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SeasonalApril 14, 2026

Spring Garage Door Tune-Up: Why Now Is the Best Time

After every New Jersey winter, your garage door has been through a lot — freezing temperatures, ice, moisture, and the constant stress of cold weather on metal components. Spring is the ideal time to: 1. Assess Winter Damage — Check for rust, cracks, and any damage from ice or snow 2. Re-Lubricate Everything — Winter lubricants break down. Apply fresh lubrication to all moving parts 3. Adjust Spring Tension — Extreme cold changes metal tension. A spring that was perfect in September may need adjustment in April 4. Inspect Weatherstripping — Cold and ice damage rubber seals. Replace any cracked or stiffened sections 5. Test Safety Features — Make sure sensors and auto-reverse are working correctly as activity picks up 6. Check for Worn Rollers — Winter stress accelerates roller wear 7. Clean the Tracks — Salt, grit, and debris from winter accumulates in tracks What's Included in Our Tune-Up: A full inspection, lubrication of all moving parts, hardware tightening, balance test, safety tests, and a written report on the condition of your system. Schedule your spring tune-up today — call (732) 930-4141.

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