4 SIGNS THAT IT’S TIME FOR A NEW GARAGE DOOR

Most of us start thinking about our garage doors only after something goes awry—but that’s a dangerous mistake to make. At Door Doctor, we know that every garage door has a finite life. With routine maintenance and repairs, you can keep the door safe and functional, but you can’t put off new garage door installation forever. If you think your garage door might be approaching the end of its operational life, keep an eye out for the following signs: 

Deteriorating Appearance

While it’s always nice to have a visually appealing garage door, there’s more to your door’s appearance than meets the eye. Minor dents usually won’t compromise the door’s performance, but significant damage certainly will. 

To maintain your curb appeal and to keep your vehicle protected from outside elements, replace your garage door as soon as you notice damage to it.

Unusually Noisy Operation

Every garage door makes some noise during operation, that’s normal. But when the noise level starts to climb a few decibels, it’s time for an inspection. Unusually loud operation is a clear sign of deterioration, and in some cases, a simple component replacement might solve the problem.

However, if you hear any excessive creaking, cracking, shaking, squealing, or grinding during operation, don’t ignore this issue! Contact us for your garage door inspection as soon as you notice strange noises. We at Door Doctor can advise you on the best course of action.  

Missing Safety Features

Modern garage doors come equipped with a multitude of valuable safety features that keep you and your loved ones out of harm’s way. But if you own an older garage door, it probably doesn’t have the safety mechanisms that you and your family desperately need. Here are the safety components every garage door should have: 

• Auto-reverse functionality
• Motion detection
• Manual override controls 
• Photo-eye sensors

Having remote access along with a security keypad is also desirable, and paramount for safety. If your garage door lacks any of these features, it’s time to start shopping for a replacement. You can also call our garage door repair technicians to retrofit your door with the appropriate features. 

Irreparable Damage

Damaged garage doors are always dangerous, so if you’re dealing with more than one broken component, that’s a sure sign that your door is past the point of repair. With regular daily use, the average garage door has a lifespan of around 15–30 years. As it approaches the end of its life, you will likely notice signs of damage and deterioration, so keep an eye out for: 

• Broken springs
• Damaged or rusting hinges
• Damaged or dented garage door tracks 
• Deteriorating cables or wires
• Damaged or broken door handles
• Rusty screws and other hardware

Something as harmless as rust can cause your garage door to malfunction. And when you’re dealing with an extremely heavy door that can injure you in the event of a fault, don’t ever allow deterioration to persist unchecked. Instead of replacing all the aging components on an old garage door, it’s best to opt for a new one, as your safety is at stake. 

LOOKING FOR RESIDENTIAL GARAGE DOOR INSTALLATION? CONTACT DOOR DOCTOR TODAY

When you need a new garage door and an installation team you can trust, Door Doctor is the place to call. For over 35 years, we’ve been serving residents throughout Montreal, Ottawa, Kingston, and the surrounding areas with high-quality garage installation and repair, and we’re ready to help you, too. To learn more about your new garage door options and our installation services, give our team a call or reach out to us on our contact page. If you are trying to price out your options, go ahead and request a free residential or commercial estimate now!