Your garage door is an important entrance to your home, especially if you use it to park a vehicle. Over time, continued use can wear down your garage door system, limiting its effectiveness and potentially presenting a safety risk. By paying attention to a few key warning signs, it’s possible to recognize when your garage door needs to be replaced. Here are three indications that it’s time for a new door.

Top 3 Signs You Should Replace Your Garage Door

1. Shaking & Excess Noise During Operation

Garage doors are hardly silent, but if you notice a sudden increase in the amount of noise produced while opening or closing your door, you likely need repairs or a new door. Similarly, a door that visibly shakes during operation is often suffering from serious repair issues that may require a replacement.

2. Lack of Safety & Efficiency Features

Many older garage doors lack the safety and efficiency features that modern homeowners take for granted. Installing a door with a motion sensor could make all the difference in preventing an accident, particularly if you have pets or young children. Upgrading to a door with better seals and weather strips will also improve garage insulation, helping your home maintain a consistent temperature — and helping you save on heating and cooling bills.

3. Worn Appearance

Even if your garage doors may function properly, they may look worn or outdated. This can severely impact your curb appeal. Additionally, this can be an indicator of future issues. If you have a wooden door, it can eventually fall apart as the material cracks, rots, and sags. A replacement is a long-term investment that will help your property look much better.

With fire-rated doors, rolling steel doors, and more, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from with the Overhead Door Company of Lycoming County — The Genuine, The Original Overhead Door Company — a division of Schrader Architectural Products. Serving Lycoming County, PA since 1981, their expert team will help you find the best garage door for your needs. To learn more about their products and services, visit them online or call (570) 326-7337.