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Cold temperatures can affect how your garage door operates, so it's important to anticipate potential problems that can occur during winter weather. Although not all weather-related garage door issues are preventable, performing maintenance can reduce the chance of you needing emergency garage door service. The team at Automatic Garage Door Repair Service, providing quality maintenance to the Greece, NY, area, discusses how winter weather can result in damage to your garage door.

garage doorWhen the temperature drops, garage door springs are more likely to break, especially if they have frequently been used over the course of several years. Winter weather can result in stiff, brittle metal springs, which can snap under the weight of the opening or closing door. When a spring breaks due to the excessive pressure, it can cause severe damage to the door and its components, possibly resulting in injuries to anyone nearby. A thorough garage door inspection right before winter can make sure any needed repairs are addressed ahead of time.

Wooden garage doors, their frames, and jambs can absorb water from sleet and snow, resulting in the garage door parts rubbing together during operation or even getting stuck in place. Ice near the garage door can stick to weather stripping at the bottom of the door. This ice can cause the weather stripping to peel away when the door raises, and it ruins the seal.

Keep as much water away from your garage door opening as possible during the winter. Cold weather can also affect the metal frames on the door, causing the door to become stuck in the track. A silicone-based garage door lubricant applied before winter can keep your door running smoothly.

The emergency garage door service professionals at Automatic Garage Door Repair Service have over 35 years of experience providing repairs and installation. Give them a call at (585) 663-1180 to speak with a member of the team, or visit them online to learn more about their garage door repair services.

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