After a morning of shoveling out your Akron, Ohio driveway, the last thing you want to deal with is a frozen garage door. If you cannot open your garage door and suspect it may be frozen, here are some tips that may help you:
- Clear any ice that is present on the door itself and on the seal where the door meets the ground.
- If you notice that water tends to pool near where the door closes, keep that area salted to prevent ice from forming.
- Cold weather can expose a weak garage door opener. If your opener is failing, especially during the cold months of the year, it might be time to call a professional to have it inspected and lubricated.
- Sometimes cold weather can cause shifting in your garage structure or door framing, interfering with the garage door operation. If you are experiencing this, do not force the garage door. Call a professional for servicing.
Never force a garage door up or down, as you could damage it and injure yourself. Call a professional like Above & Beyond Door Systems to have your door and opening system examined.