How to Tell If Your Garage Door Is Properly Balanced (And Why It Matters More Than Lubrication)
If there is one factor that determines how long a garage door system lasts, it is not lubrication. It is balance. Most homeowners respond to noise. They lubricate hinges when something squeaks. They replace the opener when it begins to struggle. But very few ask the more important question: Is the door properly counterbalanced? Because when it is not, every other component in the system pays the price.
