Common Garage Door Issues in Winter
You know how garage doors seem to have a mind of their own when winter hits? One of the biggest headaches is what happens to all those metal parts in the cold. Just like how your fingers shrink when they’re cold (ever notice your rings getting looser?), the metal in your garage door does the same thing. The tracks, springs, and other hardware all contract a bit, which can throw everything out of whack. Suddenly your door’s making weird noises and moving like it’s had too much eggnog at the holiday party.
Here’s another thing that drives people crazy – the lubricant issue. Think about how honey gets super thick and slow in the fridge. Well, the same thing happens to the grease and oil in your garage door system when temperatures plummet. Everything starts moving in slow motion, and your poor garage door opener must work overtime to get things moving. Most people don’t think about switching to winter-grade lubricants until their door starts sounding like a squeaky horror movie sound effect!
And don’t even get me started on the dreaded “frozen shut” situation. You know those mornings when you’re already running late, and your garage door is basically glued to the ground? That happens when a bit of snow melts, sneaks under your door, and decides to freeze overnight. The worst part is when people try to force it open – that’s a great way to end up with a bent door or a burned-out motor. And Mother Nature loves to play this trick repeatedly as temperatures bounce up and down all winter.
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