What to Do When Your Garage Door Gets Stuck in Cold Weather

Cold weather is one of the most common reasons garage doors stop working properly in New Jersey. Here's what to do: If the door is frozen to the ground: - Don't force it with the opener — you could burn out the motor - Apply a de-icer or warm water along the bottom seal - Gently break the ice seal with a flat tool - Add a door bottom seal to prevent future freezing If the door is sluggish: - Lubrication thickens in the cold. Apply a cold-weather lubricant to all moving parts - Warm the space slightly if possible If the opener struggles: - Older openers lose torque in cold temps. Consider upgrading to a model with a higher horsepower rating Preventive lubrication each fall can save you a lot of headaches come January.