Cold Weather Garage Door Problems

Unfortunately, Garage door problems are common in cold weather like what we have today here in Milwaukee.  Here are some simple problems that you may encounter that can cause your garage door to malfunction.

Contracting Metal

When temperatures fall, metal shrinks and can seize up in the winter.  There is no way to stop this from happening but you can ease its effects by adding additional garage door oil to the springs, torsion ball bearings and screw drive.  Try and keep oil away from the tracks as you may encounter the next issue.

Excess Grease

Too much grease on your garage door tracks can push the rollers out of alignment.  This can cause the door to open and close much less smoothly and can also cause it to get stuck.

Warped Tracks

Extreme temperature changes and where and tear can cause your tracks to become warped.  You should contact a garage door professional to correct this problem.

Broken Spring

With the door in the closed position, pull the red cord and test that the door is functioning smoothly.  If it feels heavy to lift, you could be dealing with a broken spring.  This repair should also be done by a trained garage door professional.

With over thirty years of garage door industry experience, DoorMaster Garage Door Co knows a thing or two about garage doors. There is not a home or business project too large or small for our team of highly qualified professionals. They will work with you every step of the way to give you a garage door that best fits your situation.

Your garage holds some of the most important things in your home and life, so you should have the right garage door to protect it. We can install a variety of different styles of garage doors that will best fit your situation. Call us today, and we will send a professional to your doorstep.