Your garage door is a complex system with many parts working together to open (and close) the door at your command. Like any other important part of your house, it needs regular inspection and maintenance… in order to work properly and keep all kinds of unsightly pests from entering your home (including insects, raccoons, mice, snakes, and thieves). A failing garage door can be very dangerous (and costly) for you and your family, so you’ve got be extra careful if your garage door is not working properly, and you need to know when it’s time to replace your failing garage door for a new one.
Here are the 5 signs that your garage door needs to be replaced:
The door won’t open (or close) no matter what you do: Well, this is pretty obvious. If your door doesn’t open (or close), it’s a clear sign something is wrong with your door or your opener.
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The door shakes or makes a lot of noise: You see, garage doors are designed to operate smoothly and (relatively) silently. If your door is shaking or making unusual sounds, this means your door has broken parts. You’ll need to call a professional and thoroughly inspect the door inside out. If the bottom section of the door is damaged, the best solution is to replace the garage door.
The door doesn’t open (or close) immediately: Your garage door must start opening within a couple seconds after your press the button on your opener. If this isn’t happening, then there must be a problem with the system and/or several parts of your door are failing.
The door is sagging: Ideally, you should evaluate the balance of your door once every month. This means to manually operate the door, bring it at about midway, and leave it there. If your door is still in good condition, it won’t continue to rise or fall. If your door falls, this means the tension spring or other parts of your door are broken.
Higher utility bills: If you start noticing your utility bills are rising even though your energy usage remains the same, then you can blame your old garage door. Chances are, your garage door’s insulation is failing and your HVAC unit is working very hard to keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Besides, new doors are usually equipped with high-performance insulation and also are way more energy-efficient than older doors.
If you notice any of these signs on your garage door, then you must call a professional. Don’t try to repair your door by yourself, it can be very dangerous and you can end up injured. So, if your garage door won’t open… or takes a lot of time while opening (or closing)… or your door is sagging and makes a lot of noise… then please don’t hesitate to call Hudson Valley Overhead Doors & Operators at (845) 876-2772.
Hudson Valley Overhead Doors and Operators has been providing professional garage door installation and service in the Hudson Valley for more than a decade. A few of the services Hudson Valley provides are LaGrange Garage Doors, Germantown Garage Doors, Hudson Garage Doors, Somers Garage Doors, and Yorktown Heights Garage Doors.