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Making sure you Roll up Garage Door and the springs, tracks, and all other hardware are in good condition will ensure that your opener can easily do its job. Following these simple maintenance tips will help ensure that they will last as long as or even longer than they were designed to. Every six months you ought to thoroughly inspect the entire system. Look for loose screws and bolts, worn metal, dirt on the tracks, check the springs, levers, hinges, and cables and notice any abnormalities. When there is a problem test the electric openers itself by pulling the release cord when it is in closed position to disconnect the door from the opening mechanism. Then attempt to open it manually. If it opens smoothly and correctly than it can be determined that there is a problem with the opener and it must be repaired or replaced.

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