You are enjoying a quiet evening at your home and suddenly feel a draft. Either your air conditioning is set too low, or the cold has penetrated through your door. Winter brings a lot of challenges with it, and garage door malfunctioning is one of them. Nobody wants to deal with a malfunctioning garage door in cold weather. That is why we have assembled a DIY guide for garage door maintenance in winter so your door is winter proof!

  • Inspect thoroughly.

The very first step is to observe very carefully if there are any visible cracks or audible squeaking in the garage door. It will help you find the area that needs work or replacement. A thorough inspection can help prevent major problems like completely replacing the garage door. Save your money and look thoroughly for any irregularities in or around your garage door.

  •   Wipe the weather stripping.

Weather stripping acts as an insulator by the edge of your garage door, stopping any draft or weather elements from penetrating into your home. In winter, the rubber of weather stripping can freeze; hence, it can become quite difficult to open the garage door. Clean and dry the weather stripping to avoid any such problems. If you find any cracks while cleaning it, replace the weather stripping immediately.

  • Make sure to clean and lubricate all the moving parts.

Your garage door is a moving machine. Since it is exposed to all weather elements, dust and grime can accumulate on each part, causing a disruption in the general working of the door. Make sure to clean the door and rollers thoroughly and lubricate all the moving parts with machine oil. This will ensure that the garage door never gets stuck.

Related: “Winter-Proof Your Garage Door!”

Conclusion

We hope the above-listed tips will help you deep clean your doors. Trust us! These tips will make it easier for you to maintain a clean appearance in less time. So, think less and just follow these simple DIY maintenance techniques. If you need a complete door replacement, you can trust the experts at Katy Door Systems. Give us a call at (281) 599-9411 to reach our customer support. Check our website for more information.