Noises made by the garage door or electric operator can be warnings that something isn’t right. Resolving this issue may be as simple as lubricating the rollers and hinges. You can also call for service to get your entire system checked out.

The expected lifespan of the typical garage door torsion spring is 10,000 cycles. A cycle consists of one opening and closing of the garage door.

First, pull the red manual release handle down to disconnect the electric operator. Then, lift the garage door halfway up and let it go. The door should stay in the same spot or move just slightly. If the door wants to drop or if it opens the rest of the way on its own, a spring adjustment is needed. The adjustment should only be performed by a trained and experienced garage door service technician. For assistance, contact us.

Getting your garage door and operator serviced every year is important to ensure everything is in good condition and working properly. The overhead garage door is the largest piece of moving equipment in your home, and many people use their garage door more than their front door. Regular service will help identify any potential issues and get them resolved before they become bigger, more costly problems.

The opening for a garage door is very large. Even if the rest of your garage isn’t insulated, an insulated door will help reduce the transfer of hot or cold air into your garage. This is important for many reasons:

• If you have an attached garage, air from the garage can travel through the doorway and into your home. The closer the temperature of the garage is to the temperature of the home, the less your heating or cooling bill will be impacted.
• If there is a room above your garage, air can travel through the ceiling of the garage into the floor of the room above.
• If you use your garage as a workshop, it will be a more comfortable working environment.

An insulated garage door is also typically quieter and stronger and it has a more attractive interior than a non-insulated door.

The R-value represents how much insulation a garage door provides (its resistance to heat flow). The R-value of your garage door should be consistent with your local climate and lifestyle. To help you decide, ask yourself these questions:

• Does my garage have climate control? – Insulation is very important if you heat or cool your garage. A well-insulated garage will reduce heat flow through the door, which will keep your heating and cooling costs down.
• What is my local climate? – A garage door with a high R-value is important in climates that get extremely hot or extremely cold. Even if you live in a location with a mild climate, an insulated door can affect the temperature in your garage and provide additional benefits.
• Is my garage attached to my house? – In homes with attached garages, the R-value affects both structures. The R-value of your home’s walls affects heat transfer from your home to your garage, and the R-value of your garage door affects heat transfer from your garage to outside. A well-insulated garage will not only reduce heating and cooling costs but also reduce the noise level of the garage door when it opens and closes.
• Do I spend a lot of time in my garage? – The more time you spend in your garage, the more important it is to have a well-insulated garage door to keep the temperature comfortable.
• Are there any rooms above or adjacent to my garage? – If so, the R-value will play a role in climate control and noise level in those spaces.