5 Minute Garage Door Health Check
12 quick checks, one clear result
Work through the checks below and choose green, orange or red as you go. At the end you will get a simple result telling you whether it is fine, due for a service, or needs a repair.
Start your health check
Work through the checks one at a time. Stop if anything looks unsafe, and never work on springs or cables yourself.
Twelve quick checks you can do yourself, one at a time. Answer what you see and you will get a clear result at the end. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.
- Springs
- Cables
- Rollers
- Hinges
- Tracks
- Door balance
- Motor
- Safety sensors
- Auto-reverse
- Remote operation
- Lubrication
- General condition
About 5 minutes
About the health check
How often should a garage door be serviced?
Once a year for a home, and more often for one used many times a day. An annual service keeps the springs, cables, rollers and opener adjusted, and catches wear before it breaks down.
Can I adjust the springs myself?
No. Garage door springs are under extreme tension and can cause serious injury. Spring and cable work should only be done by a qualified garage door technician.
What does a red result mean?
It means at least one check points to a fault that should be looked at straight away. Avoid using it and call Garage Door Assist on 0402 224 375.
Do you cover my area?
We service garage doors across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, seven days a week from 7:00am to 7:00pm.