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Why Won’t My Garage Door Open in Cold Weather?

Why Won’t My Garage Door Open in Cold Weather?

2026-01-312 min readServices

Colorado cold snaps cause more garage door service calls than almost any other time of year. A few things happen when temperatures drop.

Common cold-weather causes

Why Won’t My Garage Door Open in Cold Weather?

The bottom seal can freeze to the ground, old grease thickens and slows the rollers, metal contracts, and the opener’s force settings may be too low for the added resistance. Brittle parts are also more likely to snap.

Prevent a winter lockout

Lubricate with a garage-door-specific lube before winter, clear ice from the threshold, and have worn springs or rollers replaced before the cold arrives. We offer winter tune-ups across Denver.

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