Is It Time For a Garage Door Replacement? Top Signs You Need an Upgrade
If your front door was broken, you’d surely have it repaired or replaced as soon as possible. After all, without a fully functioning front door, you’d be compromising the safety, security and privacy of your property and everyone who lives within it. Your home would be vulnerable at the hands of criminals and opportunists, not to mention exposed to the elements and potentially even fires.
The same is true for damaged garage doors. If your garage door has sustained damage or has broken altogether, it truly is important to make sure you get it repaired as soon as possible. This is especially important if you use your garage to store valuables, such as cars, building tools or expensive sporting equipment, but even if your garage is nothing more than a place to store unused furniture, maintaining security measures on your property is crucial.
But how do you know when it’s time for a garage door replacement? As experts in the installation of industrial and garage door solutions, it’s safe to say that we at Thoroughbred Industrial Doors know a thing or two about this, which is why we’ve collated a list of the top signs you need a replacement. Read on for more information.
Your garage doors need to be repaired frequently
If you’ve had to call out your local garage door specialists to repair your doors more than once in the past year or so, it might be time to consider upgrading them altogether. Depending on the severity of the issues your garage doors are facing, having them repaired repeatedly may end up costing more than it would to simply replace them.
Needing to have your garage doors repaired time and time again also indicates that they’re going to give up the ghost soon. With this in mind, it’s a good idea to nip this in the bud and upgrade them to a more modern and more efficient model before they break completely and leave you with a garage that won’t open or close.
Your garage doors don’t need to be hanging off the wall for you to be in need of a replacement. If your current doors are looking tired and shabby, this is a perfectly good reason for you to replace them with a brand new set of garage doors.
It may be tempting to save the pennies and leave your garage doors until they really need to be replaced. However, it’s more important than you might initially think to keep your garage looking well-maintained and stylish.
After all, the way your garage looks can have a big impact on your home’s kerb appeal, which could have an effect on the value of your home. A poorly maintained garage will bring down the overall appearance of your property, which could also make it more difficult to sell - if this is something you’re planning to do.
So, if you’ve spotted some cosmetic damage or your garage doors simply look tired and outdated, it may be time to get an upgrade. There are plenty of stylish garage doors available to replace yours - all you need to do is browse!
While there’s a lot to be said for manual garage doors, there’s no denying that electric garage doors offer a higher level of convenience. Electric garage doors give you the flexibility to open your garage with just the push of a button, meaning you don’t even have to get out of your car before driving in.
Having electric garage doors also minimises the risk of damage or injury occurring, as you won’t have to struggle with the lock or the door itself in order to open it. While there are many great and hassle-free manual doors on the market, electric doors have increased in popularity in recent years due to their long list of benefits, including those above.
With this in mind, upgrading your manual doors to automatic alternatives may be a great reason to book a replacement service. You’ll be able to enjoy the benefits of modern technology while increasing the value of your home at the same time.
Your doors are covered in dents and scratches
Over time, your garage doors may develop lots of dents and scratches. General wear and tear can happen as a result of car prangs or even knocks and scrapes from opening and closing the doors, and may not affect the efficiency of your doors themselves.
However, over time, these dents and scratches are likely to negatively affect the look of your property. This is especially important if you’re hoping to sell your home in the near future, as a scratched garage door is likely to leave potential buyers unimpressed.
Additionally, if your garage doors are poorly-maintained, this may make your garage vulnerable to criminals. Thieves will often search for properties that look as if they have easy access or haven’t been looked after, whereas a well-maintained garage door with secure locks is sure to deter any intruders.
No garage doors are completely silent, however, too much noise could be a sign that your garage doors are in need of repair. Next time you open or close your garage doors, it’s a good idea to have a listen for any unfamiliar or noticeably loud sounds. Loud grinding or shuddering noises are likely to be a sign that something’s gone wrong, so it’s important to investigate if you notice sounds like these.
There are a number of reasons why your doors may be making more noise than usual. For instance, it may be that your hinges need lubricating, or it may be that your door opener has broken and is in need of repair. However, depending on the severity of the issue or the condition of the rest of your door, it may be more cost-effective to replace your door entirely.
This is worth discussing with a professional, so make sure you contact a trusted garage door installation company if you’ve noticed that your doors are making unusual noises.
Your garage doors won’t open or close
If your garage doors don’t open or close, it’s certainly time to get an upgrade. After all, if your doors don’t open, you won’t be able to use your garage at all. Additionally, if your doors won’t close, you’ll be putting everything within your garage at risk of theft and also exposed to the elements.
If your garage door is an electric model, then it may simply be that your key fob has run out of batteries, or that the opener mechanism needs to be replaced. However, if your door’s torsion springs are broken, the panels have become misaligned or the door’s sensitivity is too low or too high, then you may be looking at a more complicated repair service.
In this case, it may even be better to replace your garage doors entirely, but a trusted professional will be able to advise you regarding this situation.
Getting your garage door repaired or replaced is also a matter of safety if it isn’t opening or closing properly. If your springs have broken or its sensors aren’t working properly, it’ll be difficult, if not impossible, for you to control your door’s movements. This is something you’ll need to have sorted as soon as possible, as a door that closes unpredictably could cause injury to you or anyone in close proximity.
Your garage doors are using too much energy
Have you noticed a spike in your energy bills? It may be that your garage doors are using more energy to open and close than they should be, in which case you’ll be paying out for increased energy bills unnecessarily.
If your garage door is warped or misaligned, or if its springs or motor have developed faults, then it will need to work harder to operate. As a result, it will use more energy than it’s designed to do, which you’ll unfortunately have to pay extra for.
Replacing them will give you the opportunity to purchase a newer, more energy-efficient model that runs smoothly without breaking the bank - something every garage owner wants!
Thoroughbred Industrial Doors: High-quality new garage doors in Mildenhall and Royston
If it’s time to replace your garage doors
, then you needn’t look further than
Thoroughbred Industrial Doors for a service you can rely on. Based in
Mildenhall and Royston, we’re proud to specialise in supplying and installing
first-rate industrial doors and garage doors at highly affordable rates.
Whether you’re looking for roller shutter doors, fire doors, sectional garage
doors, overhead garage doors or another style, we’re the company you need.
For more information about our range of services, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at Thoroughbred Industrial Doors today.
