The sort of garage door opener you have, how frequently you use it, and how well you take care of it can all affect how long it lasts. The chances are good that the mechanisms on your garage door can endure long if a professional inspects and maintains it regularly.
Nevertheless, a garage door opener will ultimately need to be replaced no matter how well you maintain it. The typical lifespan of a garage door opener is 10 to 15 years. But how can you tell when a garage door opener needs to be replaced or upgraded? It helps to keep an eye out for a few issues to prevent an unexpected breakdown or structural damage from a broken garage door. Continue reading to learn more about these typical problems, but if it’s already time for a replacement, watch the video below to see how it’s done.
Take Into Consideration the Age of The Garage Door
You might want to consider replacing your garage door if it is between 10 and 20 years old and only has minimal damage. A worn-out door likely needs to be replaced sooner rather than later. Therefore, it might not be worthwhile to spend money on a door that has to be replaced if it can be repaired.
Replacement of your older door can still have benefits, such as a more modern appearance or a garage door that better matches the style of your home, even if the level of damage doesn’t necessarily require it.
- Signs You Need to Change Your Garage Door Opener: Your garage door opener will show clear indicators of needing to be replaced. The first thing you could observe is that your opener starts to function inconsistently or not at all. You might be left stranded and forced to force a 16-foot, double-wide door open with your hands in the dark or inclement weather.
- Garage Door Opener that Moves Slowly or Detaches: Not all indications that a new garage door opener is required are that immediate. When rising, your garage door can move more slowly. It could also disconnect from your opener and fall to the ground at a dangerous angle. That scenario is hazardous and could be fatal for children or animals below. Your opener will likewise start to hesitate. That is a telltale sign that it is worn out and ready to retire.
- The Garage Door Spontaneously Opens and Closes: No, there is no ghost in your home. Instead, you most likely have a malfunctioning garage door opener. The last thing you want is your garage door to accidentally open when no one is home, allowing someone to enter your home or garage. There are numerous causes for a garage door to open by itself, so contact a technician to identify the problem. If it’s safe, turn off the electricity to the garage door opener.
- Strong and Out-of-the-Box Garage Door Opener Noises: Another significant warning sign that your garage door opener is about to quit is noise. Older garage door openers appear to be deliberately made to be noisy. Particularly annoying and loud are chain drives. Usually, the first sound you hear inside your house when you go home is rattling drive chains. Before you even nudge your car toward the garage entrance.
- Fix Damage Early to Avoid Late Damage: The harsh, if not outright brutal American winters may take a toll on your garage door system, vulnerable to damage from salt, ice, wind, and snow. Additionally, it is much more difficult to see evidence of damage during the winter; nevertheless, once the ice and snow have melted, it is frequent to discover dents, peeling paint, cracks, and other problems. Rain and summer humidity could badly damage the door if you don’t take care of these issues, which could ruin the system’s different parts. You won’t need to be concerned about these extra problems if you replace a damaged door in the spring. Although damage to the door panels and windows is frequent, you shouldn’t rule out the potential that your garage door system’s cables, springs, and other components may also sustain damage. Additionally, your opener may require maintenance.
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