Cold weather can take a toll on your garage door and garage door opener. Regular maintenance is extremely important to ensure your door and opener work for many years.
Here are some garage door winter maintenance tips to keep your door smoothly operating all year-round.
1. Inspect the Weatherstripping
Weatherstripping is a piece of rubber at the bottom of a garage door that helps seal the door from cold, air and moisture. If your garage door freezes to the ground or is ripped away by a shovel or vehicle, it can become damaged.
If the weatherstripping freezes, you can use hot water to melt the ice away before opening the garage. It may be time to replace the weather stripping if you feel a draft from the bottom of the door or if the rubber becomes corroded.
2. Lubricate Moving Parts
At Sterling Door, we recommended lubricating your garage door at least twice a year. Lubricating allows the moving parts to work smoothly up and down the tracks. If you hear grinding noises when you open or close the door, it’s time for a garage door winter maintenance appointment.
3. Replace Worn Rollers
Overtime, it is very common for garage door rollers to become damaged or worn. When this happens, the door may not open as smoothly or efficiently as it used to. Bad rollers can cause extra stress on the door’s operating system. If you see cracking, chipping or loose parts on your garage door, it may be time for the rollers to be replaced. You may also want to look for broken seals on the rollers. If you see anything wrong with the rollers, call a professional technician at Sterling Door to help you out.
4. Check the Cables
As the temperatures drop, cables become brittle. It’s very important to inspect your garage door cables periodically. High tension cables can be dangerous if they break. If you notice any sign of damages or fraying, be sure to call Sterling Door quickly. Sterling Door provides same day service at affordable prices. We will make sure your garage door is working properly and safely.
This is the best time of year for a regular garage door inspection. If you are would like to schedule a garage door winter maintenance appointment, feel free to give us a call at 586-412-5600. Or you can email us at info@sterlinggaragedoor.com. We’re always here for you!
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