Ohio experiences fluctuating temperatures throughout the year, from freezing winters and hot, humid summers. As the season transitions from winter to spring, lingering cold temperatures, increased rainfall, and fluctuating humidity levels can all impact your home—including your garage door. Proper maintenance during this time helps ensure smooth operation and prevents weather-related wear and tear.
Learn more about how weather conditions can impact your garage door’s performance with PDQ Doors.
Cold Weather Can Cause Frozen Components
When temperatures dip well below freezing, the garage door’s metal parts will contract. Even a slight contraction can lead to issues like garage door misalignment. When the springs, rollers, and tracks contract, the door will not open and close smoothly.
If temperatures remain low, garage door parts experience constant stress. A part that is close to failing could snap in these tough conditions. You could have broken garage door springs or a failed hinge.
If your weather stripping fails, moisture could penetrate the door’s seals. When this moisture freezes, it can cause problems opening and closing the door. Performing a maintenance checkup before winter arrives allows our garage door repair experts to fix and prevent these issues.
Heat and Humidity Impacts Garage Door Materials
During hot and muggy weather, your garage door parts might slightly expand. You may notice problems like misaligned tracks or warped door panels. Wooden doors are especially prone to expansion and swelling during high humidity.
Garage door opener malfunctions are possible in high humidity. The excess moisture can cause corrosion on loose wiring, leading to intermittent performance.
Wind and Storm Damage Needs Immediate Repair
We experience storms in both winter and summer in the Milford, OH, area. High winds can knock your garage door off the tracks, especially if you have loose hardware. Impacts from debris flying through the air in a storm can crack or gouge the door.
If this is a concern, our team can recommend and install impact-resistant doors for your garage.
Rain and Moisture Buildup Can Cause Damage Slowly
When seals around the garage door are failing, rain can penetrate the garage. Constant moisture exposure for the garage door system components can lead to rust and corrosion on metal parts. Eventually, these parts will weaken and fail.
Moisture that penetrates the electrical components of the system will cause issues, too. If you notice cracks in the opener housing or other parts that contain wiring, call us for repair help.
Contact PDQ Garage Doors For Reliable Garage Door Repair & Maintenance
Don’t let unpredictable weather conditions put your garage door’s operation under stress. The team at PDQ Doors can perform residential or commercial garage door repair and maintenance in Milford, OH. Our work keeps your door running smoothly whether we’re in the middle of a heat wave or a cold snap.
We fix any problems correctly the first time. If you call for a service appointment before noon, we’ll give you same-day service.
To book an appointment, call PDQ Doors today at (513) 760-1626.