Hello. I’m Maria Jardine. I’d love to talk to my readers about garage door maintenance and repairs. When you take the time to keep your garage doors in great condition, you can reduce your costs over the life of the doors. Well-maintained garage doors retain their easy movement and attractive appearance for years longer than ones that do not receive the proper level of care. On this site, I will teach you all the maintenance and repair techniques needed to keep your garage doors in phenomenal condition. Come by often to learn all you can about maintaining your garage doors.
Winter weather is finally here. If you haven't serviced your garage door yet, you need to take care of that as soon as possible. Winter can be particularly problematic for your garage door, especially if your garage door hasn't been serviced in a while. If you're expecting freezing temperatures this winter, now's the time to have your garage door serviced. If you're not sure why you need to have your garage door serviced, take a look at the list provided below. Here are just four of the reasons why you need garage door services for the winter:
Prepare for Increased Use
Your garage door might not get a lot of use during the spring and summer. That's because milder weather allows you to leave your car parked in the driveway. However, once those freezing temperatures arrive, you'll want to pull your car all the way into the garage. Unfortunately, you won't be able to do that if your garage door isn't functioning properly. One way to avoid being locked out of your garage this winter is to have your door serviced as soon as possible.
Identify Potential Problems
If your garage door has been functioning properly, you might not think that you have anything to worry about. Unfortunately, that might not actually be the case. Your garage door could have problems that you don't know about. Issues with your tracks, automatic garage door opener, and even the springs, might not identify themselves until it's too late. Luckily, those issues can be identified during a service call, which means the problem can be resolved before you're stuck outside in the cold.
Remove Dirt Left Behind From Summer
If you live in a region that experiences high winds and dust storms during the summer, you need to have your garage door serviced before winter weather really takes hold. An accumulation of dirt and sand on the tracks can leave your garage door unable to open and close properly this winter. A service call will take care of the dirt that's been left behind from summer.
Weatherize Your Garage for Cold Weather
If you notice a strong blast of cold air when you walk out into the garage during the winter, you need to have your garage door serviced. You might not realize this, but if your garage door isn't properly sealed, the energy efficiency of your home will be compromised. Before you're left with cold air leaking into your home through your garage, have your garage door serviced. A new gasket can help reduce the blast of air you experience.
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