Colorado winters put extra strain on garage doors. Cold makes metal contract, grease thicken, and worn parts fail. A little seasonal maintenance goes a long way.
Lubricate and inspect
Use a garage-door-specific lubricant on the rollers, hinges and springs — not WD-40, which can dry out and attract grime. While you’re there, look for frayed cables, loose hardware, and rollers that look worn or wobble.
Check the weather seal and balance
A cracked bottom seal lets cold air and snow in. Replace it if it’s brittle. Test the door’s balance by disconnecting the opener and lifting the door halfway — it should stay put. If it slams down or flies up, the springs need adjustment.
If anything looks worn, it’s cheaper to fix it before a cold snap than to be locked out in January. We offer winter tune-ups across the Denver metro.
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