Common Winter Garage Door repair Problems

 Common Winter Garage Door Problems

While the recent sun certainly has Pacific Northwestern residents looking forward to spring, we're still dealing with cold weather and its effects, including the chaos it can wreak on our garage doors. If you own a garage in Portland, you know how convenient it can be. While your neighbors scrape the ice off your windows in the morning, you can walk straight out of your garage and head to work. Instead of worrying about slipping on the ice while carrying a pile of groceries, you can walk straight home. However, all that convenience goes out of the window when your garage door starts working. We've put together a list of some of the most common winter garage door problems and what to keep in mind to avoid garage door repairs or replacements. Best Garage Door Repair in Portland

1. Contracting of metals

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While operating a garage door is relatively straightforward, there are many moving parts that are necessary for it to function. Many of the parts of the garage door are made of metal, and when temperatures drop, the metal contracts. While the garage door itself may not be entirely metal, some of its components certainly are. If any of the bolts, springs, or rails are contracting as a result of winter weather, you may see problems with your garage door operation.

One of the most common garage door problems in winter is broken springs, and the change in temperature is the most likely cause of this problem during cold weather. One way to ensure that your garage door does not have this problem during the winter is to perform ongoing garage door maintenance (or hire a professional, such as an experienced technician from John's Custom Garage Doors) and apply heavy-duty lubricant. quality to metal parts.

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2. Damage to the weatherstrip of the garage door

Another common winter garage door problem is weather stripping. The weatherstripping at the bottom of your garage door keeps cool air out of the garage while keeping warm air inside. Over time, weatherstripping ages and can harden or crack. This hardening can compromise the seal, increasing utility costs. Be sure to check garage door weatherstripping frequently to avoid spending money on rising gas or electric bills due to loss of heat in the home.

3. Iced garage door panels

If your garage door has multiple panels, you may notice that moisture can freeze between them. The most common symptom of this problem is a difficult garage door to open. To solve this problem, take a hairdryer to the ice and melt it. Be sure to wipe off any excess moisture to prevent the garage door panels from re-freezing. If this is a recurring problem, it may be time to call in a trained technician to look at the door.

4. Damaged garage door opener sensor

Another common problem in the winter includes problems with the garage door opener's remote sensor. Sometimes they crack during low temperatures. If you suspect that your remote sensor is damaged, be sure to call in a trained technician to address the issues.

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