Cold Weather Garage Door Problems in Fort Wayne
Cold, snowy winters are hard on garage doors. Here is what tends to go wrong in Fort Wayne and how to stay ahead of it.
Request a technicianSprings and the cold
Springs work harder when it is cold, and a worn spring often breaks on a cold morning. See how long garage door springs last.
Stiff grease
Old grease thickens in the cold and makes the door slow and noisy. Clean it off and use a light garage-door lubricant that stays thin in winter.
A door frozen to the floor
Melting snow can freeze the bottom seal to the floor. Do not force it with the opener — free it gently, and clear snow and slush away from the door.
Road salt and rust
Salt carried in on cars rusts springs, cables and hinges. Rinse salty slush off the garage floor and watch for rust on hardware.
Sensors in winter
Snow, ice or a fogged lens can block the safety sensors and stop the door closing. Keep them clean and clear. See garage door won’t close.
A pre-winter checklist
Watch the door run, check springs and cables, lubricate moving parts, test the auto-reverse and replace a cracked bottom seal. Or book a garage door tune-up.
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