Preparing Your Garage Door for a New Jersey Winter

Before New Jersey's first hard freeze hits, take an hour to winterize your garage door. It could save you from a very cold, very inconvenient breakdown. Pre-Winter Checklist: 1. Lubricate everything — Use a cold-weather lubricant on springs, hinges, rollers, and cables. Standard grease thickens in cold and stops working. 2. Check the bottom seal — Run your hand along the bottom of the closed door. Any gaps let in cold air, water, and pests. Replace if cracked. 3. Check weatherstripping on the sides and top — Look for cracks, tears, or separation. 4. Test your opener — Cold affects opener performance. Make sure it opens and closes fully without hesitation. 5. Inspect springs — Cold makes springs more brittle. If yours are old, consider replacing proactively before winter. 6. Clear the area — Make sure snow and ice don't build up in front of the door or in the tracks. 7. Schedule a tune-up — Our technicians will catch anything you might miss. Don't wait for a breakdown. Call us before winter arrives.