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Lubricate and check roller shutters

Raise it, brush and wipe the side guides, a little silicone spray, wipe the slats, and test the travel and the strap or motor.

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Roll the shutter all the way up, so the guides on each side are open.
Brush out the guide on each side, then wipe it with a damp cloth. Grit makes a shutter stick.
Spray a little silicone lubricant into each guide, top to bottom. Never grease or oil: they hold dirt.
Lower it part way and wipe the slats with a damp cloth and a little dish soap.
Run it up and down. It should move smoothly, sit straight and stop where it should.
Look at the strap or cord for fraying. A motor should run smoothly, without humming or stopping.
A slat out of its guide, a frayed strap, a box that rattles, or a motor that stalls: ask Handyman for a shutter pro. Don't open the box above.

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