Garage Door Repair Glendale, CA― The benefits of updating your garage door stem deeper than cosmetic reasons. Aside from adding curb appeal, garage doors provide your home with utility and security. They also increase the value of your property. Keep these things in mind when servicing, upgrading, or replacing your garage door.

Old springsGarage Door Repair Glendale, CA

Springs are a key component of a garage door. Unfortunately, wear and tear is an inevitable factor in your garage spring life. Garage doors weigh more than 300 lbs, so your spring system operates under a great deal of tension. They are vital to your garage door’s opening system – if just one breaks the door becomes dangerous for anyone standing nearby. Without the spring supporting it, the door may slam down quickly which could cause injury or damage to your property. Prevent these issues by replacing your springs and lubricating them often.

Ravages of timeGarage Door Repair Glendale, CA

The older the garage door, the more the effects of age and time will wear on it. Older garage doors are looser and easier to break into. Replace your garage door every 10-12 years to prevent this. Perform routine exterior inspections on your garage door, nipping any problems in the bud early on in the process. However, the best solution to the problems caused by wear and tear is to simply replace your garage door.

Lubricate your garage door frequently

Metal is prone to rust, so you will need to maintain lubrication of your door system in order to keep it running and in good shape. If you don’t, you risk the perils of water damage, loss of staying power, and worst of all, the risk of forced entry. You can purchase a good lubricant or even make your own, just make sure you do. It extends and preserves your garage door life spectacularly. If rust has already begun to set in, replacing the door would be the most viable option for you.

Defective, outdated technology

Another thing that should be up to date and upgraded is your garage door opener. Garage door openers built before 1993 are much easier to hack into or break into than newer models. MyQ Technology, the technology that all current LiftMaster openers operate under, can interfere with older openers. This allows your neighbors to be able to open your garage door with their remote, or for burglars to enter your remote easily due to the simple transmission code older models use.

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