Is Your Garage Door Ready for Warmer Weather?

Our second winter has just finished in Wisconsin and it doesn’t look like we are going to get a third, which means warmer weather is right around the corner! Warmer weather can be great but is also a good time to check in on how your garage door handled the winter and how well it is still ready to handle the coming summer months! Here are some tips on what to check to make sure your garage door is warm weather ready. 

Inspect Springs – Springs are one of the most important components of any garage door. They control whether the garage door goes up and down, which is the main function of any garage door. Springs last about every 10,000 uses, so checking them often, such as when seasons change, is a really good idea. When a spring breaks it can cause a bunch of damage to your garage door and/or anything around it. This is the most important thing to check before the warm weather starts!

Lubricate moving parts – There are other moving parts on your garage door besides just springs. Springs are the most important, but each moving part needs to be in sync for the garage door to function properly. Making sure your wheels and tracks are well lubricated makes sure your garage door is functioning as well as it can be and will help prevent squeaking.

Clean the door – Winter is a dirty season, and cleaning your garage door after is important. Soap and water works for getting the job done. A good wash and your garage door will look good as new!

Just checking these things can be great for your garage doors longevity for the coming summer and beyond. This will help with peace of mind and can help save you money in the long run as well. Call Modern Overhead Door today for your garage door inspection!

Modern Overhead Door has been installing overhead doors and overhead door openers since 1984. Call us at (920) 354-6887 for a free quote on how to add technology to your garage doors for your home or business around these Wisconsin cities and their surrounding areas: Appleton, Neenah, Oshkosh, Ripon, Kaukauna, or Fond du Lac. For years, we have been serving the Fox Valley area with garage door replacements, garage door installation, garage door openers, and all of your overhead door needs.