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If you've had your home for a long time, the garage door may be ten or twenty years old. Not only have older door openers and systems seen years of wear, but these designs also lack features and technologies that have been developed after they were installed. This combination of traits can make an older garage door inconvenient and even hazardous in the following ways.

Why You Need to Upgrade Your Garage Door 

1. Old Springs

If the door has seen years or potentially decades of use, many of its parts could be worn-out. As a homeowner, you want to replace any deteriorating parts before they break, especially when it comes to the spring. This component is always under extreme tension, and when it breaks, it can snap back hard enough to cause injuries.

2. Fewer Safety Features

Garage DoorModern garage doors are designed to avoid closing on people or objects underneath them. They use small infrared sensors near the floor to detect when something is in the way and reverse the direction of the door. Older setups don't have this feature. Modern doors also have design improvements meant to minimize the risk of pinched fingers and other injuries.

3. Worn-Out Mechanisms

The older the garage door, the more likely it is that it will break. This can result in the door slamming closed or getting stuck in place. Even if this doesn't happen, older systems need more maintenance and repairs because of the wear and tear they've endured. Plus, older components are often noisier and slower than modern systems.

 

If you need a new garage door to replace one that's worn-out, turn to Chris' Garage Doors in Centennial, CO, for help. Serving the Denver metro area, they use cutting edge tools and techniques as well as innovative, high-quality products to ensure you receive a system that is reliable, convenient, and safe. To get a free estimate, call (720) 277-8451 or send a message online.

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