No matter where you live, everyone experiences different weather conditions through the year. Climate can definitely play a role on the performance and longevity of your garage door. In other words, weather conditions significantly impact how a garage door operates. This article will help you better understand how climate impacts garage door components, what you can do to minimize these effects and avoid problems.
1. Cold Weather Impacts
The function of your garage door can change dramatically during the colder months. As temperatures drop, the metal components such as the springs, rollers and hinges become more prone to break. Although lubricating those parts is recommended, colder temperatures can thicken or freeze lubricants. Not to mention, it causes friction and puts strain on moving garage door parts. It is important to use lubricate specifically for garage doors. Overtime, this can cause issue for your garage door, such as the door being off balance or off track. This can be challenging for homeowners because your door can operate slower and be noisy than usual. Regular maintenance is important to help avoid winter related garage door problems during winter months.
2. Traditional Seasons
How your garage door operates during the fall and spring seasons can be unpredictable. Fluctuating temperatures put can put extra stress on metal components. This is because the temperatures are jumping and dropping day by day or week by week. A common issue during these weather conditions is the photo eye sensors being misaligned or the door coming off track. Fall or springtime is a perfect time to perform seasonal maintenance. By checking it during this time, it can make it less likely that your garage door doesn’t have an unexpected issues.
3. Hot Weather
Hot summer temperatures and extreme heat conditions can take a toll on your garage door. Although it is different than the extreme cold, heat can cause metal parts to expand. For example, torsion and extension springs can break or can cause a garage door to become off balance. Excessive heat can also cause lubricants to degrade. Lastly, this is why regular garage door maintenance is so important even if you live in a place where temperatures are extremely hot.
If you are in need of garage door maintenance, 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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