Our garage doors in Vaughan have to deal with everything from hot, humid summers to cold winters in the GTA. These big changes in temperature do more than just make you want to put on a coat; they also put a lot of stress on the metal parts, springs, and motor of your garage door.

Knowing how the weather in your area affects your door can help you avoid paying for an expensive emergency repair. This is why your garage door might not be working right, and what you can do about it.

1. Brittle Springs and Metal Contraction

When the temperature drops in Vaughan, metal shrinks. This includes your torsion springs, which are under significant stress. Most spring breakages occur in the first few weeks of winter because steel becomes more brittle when it’s cold. If you hear a loud “bang” from the garage, it’s probably a broken spring that needs to be replaced by a professional.

2. Lubricant that has gotten thicker

When it’s cold, regular grease can thicken into a sticky paste that behaves more like glue than a lubricant. This makes your opener work twice as hard, which can make it sound “laboured” or cause the door to stop closing halfway. Using a high-quality silicone-based lubricant can keep rollers and tracks moving smoothly year-round.

3. The “Stuck to the Floor” Problem

After a snowstorm in Vaughan, water can collect at the bottom of your door and freeze overnight. If you try to open the door while the bottom seal is frozen to the driveway, you could break the gears in your opener or rip the weatherstripping.

Tip: Always clear the snow from the bottom of the door and sprinkle some sand or salt there to prevent ice from forming.

4. Misalignment of the sensor

The “eyes” at the bottom that keep your door safe are very sensitive. Frost or condensation can build up on the lenses in the winter, making the door think there is something in the way. A quick wipe with a dry cloth is often all it takes to fix things.

When to Get Help

It’s fine to do maintenance on your own, like lubricating things, but it’s not safe to handle high-tension parts like cables and springs without the right tools.

For years, Omega Garage Doors has been helping people in Vaughan with their garage door problems, quickly, reliably, and at a fair price. If your door is off track or your motor has finally given up, all you have to do is call us.

Call Omega Garage Doors at 647-503-5179 today for professional service in Vaughan and the surrounding areas.