Krugersdorp's larger West Rand stands — Noordheuwel, Monument, Rant-en-Dal and Kenmare — often have wider double-door garages that put extra strain on springs and hinges most single-door services don't account for. We have thousands of clients who we visit on an annual basis to service their garage door/s, reducing the risk of the garage door and garage door motor malfunctioning when you least expect it.
Many say they can service a garage door but all they do is empty a can of silicone
spray on your garage door and
motor. Only FGM Automation does it properly, as it should be done. You can book an annual garage door service in Krugersdorp with FGM Automation.
On Krugersdorp's wider double doors, both springs need to be matched and balanced correctly, not just individually tightened — an uneven pair strains the motor unevenly too. We check the tension of the garage door springs when we do a garage door service and adjust the tension if required. This will extend the life of your garage door components and your garage door motor as the garage door motor will not need to labour as hard to open and close the garage door. This also has an impact on how many cycles you will get out of your garage door motor’s battery backup system (heavier garage door, less cycles). We will advise you on the condition of your garage door springs should they need to be replaced. Garage door maintenance in Krugersdorp covers the springs, cables, hinges and rollers.
On Krugersdorp's wider double doors, cables on both sides carry more load than on a standard single door, so we check both carefully rather than assuming they wear evenly. We also check the garage door cables that attach the spring system to the bottom brackets, on both sides of
the garage door when we do a garage door service to see if they are still in a good condition.
These cables need to be replaced if they are damaged or start to fray. Due to the dangers associated with
high spring tension, these cables should be replaced only by a trained technician. We will advise you on the
condition of your garage door cables should they need to be replaced.
On a wider double door, hinges toward the centre of the garage take more strain than the edges, which is easy to miss on a quick once-over. We inspect all the hinges for cracks or to see if they are broken when we do a garage door
service. All hinge screws are checked and tightened across the full width of the door.
We only lubricate hinges (not with Silicone oil) if they
require lubrication. The reason for this is that dust accumulates in the lubricant (especially when Silicone
oil is used) and can cause other problems over time. An annual garage door service in Krugersdorp with us includes checking hinges and rollers.
Wider double doors put extra lateral strain on wheels and rollers, especially toward the centre of the track. Garage door wheels or rollers are checked for cracks or if they are broken when we do a garage door service.
The wheels must be able to turn freely and slide easily from side to side when the garage door opens or
closes. This can impact the smoothness of the garage door’s operation and can cause the garage door to start
jerking/bouncing, causing damage to other components of the garage door and to the garage door motor. We
will advise you on the condition of your garage door wheels or rollers should they need to be replaced.
Testimonials
FGM Automation are great service providers with professional advice and solutions for your garage door repairs and general maintenance. They are now my go to Automation company."
"Thank you so much for you excellent service. My garage door was fixed this morning.
I really appreciate your fast response to me and keeping me up to date about my request.
Your excellent service and efficient manner you have dealt with me is much appreciated.
Thank you
Kotie"
I have been using Franz and Wendy from FGM Automation for 5-6 years now. They are extremely professional, assist when called upon and provide fantastic after sales service."
"Thank you for the quick response - no wonder people write such nice testimonials about your company!!
Brian"
I have used this friendly and highly competent owner-managed company for both garage door motor and electric fence installations. My experience of them has been only positive, with fair pricing, good quality workmanship and materials and attention to detail."
"Thank you for the great service. The garage door is working the best that it has since it was installed. I
will be sure to get you guys out again.
Thanks
Dirk"
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