A safe, attractive, functioning garage door can add greatly to your home’s overall value and provides a significant return on any replacement or maintenance investment. Along the same lines, a malfunctioning door does not only present safety hazards but could become a detraction for your house.
You may have been wondering if it is time to replace your older garage door with a newer model. When you own a home with an aged door it may not be clear when it becomes necessary to replace it, so we have listed five signs below that indicate it may be time for a new door.
1. Your garage door breaks down regularly
When your garage door becomes unreliable and you have to repeatedly make service calls, it may be time to get a new door. As the door ages and wears, just like a car or other electronics, parts break down and need to be replaced. But when you notice that this happens frequently, replacing the whole door can cost less in the long run than repair after repair. We look at the repair first and tell you plainly.
2. The door is functioning slowly or hesitates
Your door is set up to start functioning as soon as you hit the button. A slow response time usually means a problem with the door system. In addition, if the door functions unreliably or if it suddenly goes down, then it can create a dangerous situation that can lead to injury.
3. The door makes extra noises or shakes as it goes up or down
The garage door for your residence is meant to run smoothly, efficiently and quietly, and if that is not happening then something is wrong.
4. You are ready to update your door’s safety or energy efficiency
Modern garage doors are built with newer safety features to protect against possible dangers and also maintain the security of your home. Later model garage doors are also well insulated and are designed to effectively keep out the weather.
5. The garage door looks unattractive or has damage
The look of a garage door in conjunction with the house can really add to or detract from your property value. If your door looks dated or is detracting from your home’s style or appeal, you may want to look at replacing the door. Also, if you notice damage to the door or broken parts or wires, you may be looking at a security risk that you will want to get taken care of promptly.
Questions about your garage door
If you still have questions about your garage door, just give Specialty Door a call. We are the local (Seattle, Everett, Bellevue areas) experts, proud to be locally owned since 1987. We know the area and its garage doors. With 7 days a week, 24 hour service, we are ready to help you out today.
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