Open That Garage Door Carefully During Winters

Oh you winters! Such glorious white beast in its full glory, spreading white wings all around! Winter season is so mesmerizing and fascinating with snowfall, festive mood and holidays. Everyone seem to be very happy during this time of the year, having a smile on their faces. However, this happy time can also turn into an agonizing one when your garage door opener system is stuck in the mid way while going out or coming back. When you are getting late for that meeting or your appointment with dentist, this can be a major issue and a deal breaker. Here is how you can avoid all these troubles during winter season:

-          Clear out the snow: Always make sure to clear out the snow from parkway as well as around the garage door. This can help a lot in reducing the chances of door mechanism getting jammed with snow or frost. During winters, snow and frost is one of the major reasons for jamming the garage door. You can avoid it by being a little extra careful.

-          Proper insulation: During garage door installed, make sure that garage door has proper insulation. This comes in handy during blizzards and heavy snowfalls when the machinery may get jammed due to extreme cold weather. It can prevent the electronic or manual motor of the garage door.

-          Oiling: Keep the machinery of garage door well oiled to avoid friction during winter season. Not just during winter season but during the span of entire year, you should oil the motor every now and then. It can also be done while getting the door serviced.

Hopefully, all these tips and regular garage door servicing will help in proper functioning of your garage door.