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Should You Winterize Your Garage Door?

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Garage Door Winterization

As one of the largest appliances in your home, garage doors should be protected as the seasons change to prolong its lifetime. The winter can be harsh on outdoor appliances and also affect the parts in use. To keep the frigid temperatures from getting past your garage door and into your home, you may want to consider winterizing your door. It brings protection and also warmth into your garage and home for the winter. Winterization can be done on your own and therefore here at Metro, we are happy to give our best tips. Broken garage doors are a hassle to deal with, and no one wants to park their car in the driveway during the winter! Trust the local choice, Metro Garage Door inc. for your garage door winterization.

Tips for Garage Door Winterization

Keep your home warm by taking these preventative steps:

  1. Insulate the Garage Door: You can install a foam garage door in addition to sheet metal door to add insulation. This keeps cool air from coming in. Which will give your heating system a break! Constant influx of cool air is only going to cost you more in energy consumption and money.
  2. Inspect the Door: The door may have gaps, cracks, and thin areas that could be susceptible to the cold. You will want to patch those areas to reinforce the quality of the door.
  3. Check Weather Strips: The door should be stripped with weather strips that are meant to keep out air and seal the sides of the door. With a lot of use, they can be worn down. Therefore they may need to be replaced or patched. Be sure the weather strips are not allowing any outdoor debris or air indoors.
  4. Garage Door Maintenance: The garage door is used daily. Which means parts will wear down over time. To prevent the cold from deteriorating any parts, be sure they are working safely and correctly by performing the yearly garage door maintenance. Metro Garage Doors offers maintenance visits to uphold the quality and integrity of your door over time. Your safety comes first!
  5. Attic and Wall Insulation: Make sure your home’s insulation is correct and up to code.

What can winterization do for your home? 

Garages are some of the most variable and unexpected rooms—people use them for storage, outdoor materials, extra rooms, car ports, and even offices for work or hobbies. These spaces can hold values of people’s lives and homes. Preventing the weather from affecting the garage begins with the garage door. Winterizing the door can:

  • Protect Water Pipes: Your home may have pipes running through the walls of the garage. Cold weather can freeze those pipes and cause serious pipe bursts where damage can be severe.
  • Keep the Home Warm: Even if your garage has nothing special in it; it is the first line of defense from keeping the cold out. If it is not equipped; the cold can seep through the garage and into the home. This can harm your furnace and make the space uncomfortable.
  • Keep the Garage Warm: Cold weather can do more harm to material things than most realize. Letting your storage or bikes or equipment sit in the cold garage all winter can cause future problems. It may also damage them. Winterizing the door can save you money on replacing any damaged items!
  • Protect the Cars: Your cars can face a lot of adversity but sitting in extreme temperatures can’t be good for the parts and motor, especially if the car has minimal use. We have garage doors for a reason because the potential weatherization on cars. Cars are too big of investments to not protect them!
  • Insulation: This is a big part of making sure your home is winterized as well – insulation in the attic, in the walls, and on the garage doors. It’s all important.  We can do an audit of your insulation and let you know what type and amount will be best for your home.

Metro Garage Doors Can Help

We are happy to work with you to winterize your garage door. We can give you more tips personalized to your size and type of door and can visit your home for yearly maintenance. Our team wants your family to finish this winter care-free and warm! Call us today to speak to our team about preparing your garage door for winter, inspecting the parts, and scheduling maintenance visits.

Are You Looking to Upgrade to A New Garage Door?

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Looking for an Garage Upgrade?

Whether it is time for a new look, or your garage door is on its last leg, Metro Garage Doors has the perfect upgrade for you and your family’s home. While keeping style, functionality, and most importantly, safety of our customers on our mind, we recommend changing up the home to a new and improved garage door. The newest designs have multiple colors, safety features, and improved parts to make your upgrade completely worth it!  

Benefits of a New Upgrade

At Metro Garage Doors, we have found that our customers never regret upgrading their garage door from old models. There are so many benefits that come along with this upgrade that you cannot miss out on!

Safety:

Garage doors are one of the heaviest appliances in your home. With small children at play during the summer, the last thing you want to worry about is your garage door breaking or falling at the wrong time. While Metro provides tips and maintenance to be sure your garage door is perfectly safe, a new garage door has features to prevent accidents from occurring. The lightweight of a new door adds to its efficiency of opening and shutting both manually and automatically. A new garage door has given many parents peace of mind as their kids pull their favorite toys from the garage door. Don’t let the fear of a broken garage door ruin their fun! At Metro Garage Doors, we value safety above all, so we will only recommend the best, and highest quality products to our customers.

Modern Touch:

At Metro, we take pride in our detailed craftmanship on every garage door. Want the cleanest, or chicest, garage door? Some garage doors will make you think, “I can’t believe that is a garage door upgrade!”. Our modern look with our garage doors has that capability. Make your neighbors jealous with our newest, most intricate design yet. We have many different options you can choose from. The customer gets to choose the style, finish, color, and material to customize it perfectly for their house. You don’t need to repaint or rebuild; an improved garage door can spruce up the front of your house to make your dreams a reality!

Easy To Use:

Traditional, heavy garage doors are a pain to manually open and shut. Our new design for garage doors brings the benefit of manual use or power operated, or both! Lose power? Don’t fret–the lightweight design makes manually opening and closing the garage door simple.

Maintenance:

Our experts love the new technology—maintenance and repair of the hardware and doors much easier. New parts and equipment lessen the hassle of repair. Invest in a replacement now, and save money on repairs, service calls, and parts later. At Metro, we want you to have the best experience with our garage door upgrade by limiting your need for our help!

Reduced Noise:

Ever get annoyed with how loud your garage door is? Working from home is becoming the norm and the last thing you need is your garage door interrupting your meeting or virtual presentation. Modern garage doors are quieter than an older model because it takes less power to open and close. The new technology of garage doors provides minimal sound when in operation to keep the peace at home.

Energy Savings:

Believe it or not, installing a newer, higher-quality door will save you money on those monthly power bills. New doors have better insulation technology that keeps the cold air in and the hot air out during the Georgia summers. With this added feature, you start to save lots of money because you are preventing the air conditioner from working harder. Saving monthly makes the investment worth it!

Call Metro Garage Doors Today

You’d be lying if you said any of these benefits wouldn’t make your home life a little bit easier. We want our customers comfortable, safe, and happy in their homes and we believe using our garage door services makes that a reality. We hold ourselves to a standard of integrity, trust, and responsibility when dealing with our customers’ needs. Don’t hesitate to call us with any questions, concerns, or requests. Our technicians and staff are eager to answer your call and recommend the best options for you and your home. Our qualified and professional garage door technicians provide quotes and advice on what your home may need. Don’t neglect your garage door—it is the biggest, and most complicated, appliance in your home! Residents of Douglasville, trust the experts at Metro Garage Doors.

Have you checked your garage door rollers?

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Inspect your garage door rollers!

It is easy to forget the complexity of a garage door. The door is not the only important feature—there are many parts that need to be checked and potentially replaced throughout your garage door’s lifetime. The rollers of the door are responsible for opening and closing the door safely. If the rollers are worn down or not working correctly, your garage door could be in danger of damage, as well as any people or cars that more underneath the door frequently. Metro Garage Doors encourages their clients to be wary and proactive with the rollers on their door.

How do I know if I need a replacement?

Garage door rollers should last you a long time, so Metro Garage Doors recommends checking them at least once per year. Here are a few tell-tale signs that your rollers need to be replaced.

  • Loosening of the rollers
  • Incorrect movement of the rollers when the door is stationary
  • Rollers are visibly cracked, or any part around the roller is broken
  • Garage door is not smoothly opening and closing

The rollers are located on both sides of your garage door to roll up and down the garage when functioning.

Some rollers may look different than others!

There are two common types of rollers you may find on your garage door.

  1. Builder-Grade Rollers: These steel or hard plastic rollers are most likely what you will find on your door. They have no ball-bearings, so they need to be replaced much more often. We Metro recommends every two years to replace these to keep your garage door in great shape. These types of rollers usually squeak when in need of replacement.
  2. Upgraded Rollers: These are made of nylon and have ball bearings. They will last longer but should be lubricated a few times a year.

Need help determining the next step for your garage door? Metro Garage Doors is here to help ensure your garage door is functioning with perfectly working parts. We can inspect your rollers, lubricate them, and replace them when needed. Call us today to speak to a garage door expert and schedule your next appointment for repair or replacement. We are proud to serve the residents of Douglasville Georgia and ensuring their comfort and peace of mind with their garage door.

Garage Door Safety

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The safety and health of our customers are Metro’s biggest priority. We want to be sure that your garage door is working correctly to avoid possible injury. Garage doors are complex and heavy machines that require attention to detail to ensure you and your family are safe with everyday use. Metro Garage Door is your garage door safety expert in Douglasville, GA, trust our experience.

Garage Door Safety Features that We Offer

Modern garage doors are manufactured to provide extra safety benefits for everyday use.

  • Pinch-resistant garage doors are designed to push small objects, like fingers, out of the way to prevent closing on them. If you have kids, this feature may appeal to you because kids are less likely to understand how your garage door works. No parent wants to deal with smooshed fingers!
  • Another safety feature is tamper-resistant bottom brackets on the door. These brackets prevent someone from altering the cable tension. They also allow easier access to repairing rollers without tampering with springs.
  • The springs of a garage door are the most important part and become very dangerous if not working properly. The springs hold all of the tension and weight of the garage door as it rolls up and down. The TorqueMaster counterbalance system encases the springs to prevent damage to the springs. If the springs break, it will occur in the tubes keeping any bystanders safe. In the event of a broken spring, the counterbalance system holds the door in place to prevent falling onto an object or person unexpectedly.

Call Metro Today

Here at Metro, we know your priority in your home is safety. You buy the safest cars, child-proof your house, and protect your pool, but did you ever think about the garage door? It can be dangerous if not used correctly. Modern Garage Door can provide you with these safety features to ease your stress as you watch your children use the garage door. We want you to understand all the benefits of having an upgraded, safe door. We are happy to answer any questions and schedule you a visit today. Contact us today!

Efficient Garage Doors

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Is your garage door operating efficiently?

Garage doors are some of the most used appliances in the home. With everyday use comes the need for maintenance and repairs to keep the garage door running smoothly. Not only do you want a working garage door, but safety is our first priority for our customers here at Metro Garage Doors. Your family’s safety comes with a well-kept garage door. Maintaining the highest quality garage door requires regular maintenance, repairs, and the knowledge of how to ensure your garage door is running correctly. Efficient garage doors are a must in our eyes.

How you can maintain your garage door

Garage doors are heavy and complex appliances with many moving parts. It is important to be consistent in checking out a few key parts and features to determine if you may need a repair.

  • Dusting the metal parts of your garage door keeps the tracks running smoothly. Lubrication of the metal rollers, hinges, rail, and armbar prevents the garage door from breaking. If you notice one of these parts missing, bent, or broken, you can call Metro today to diagnose the problem with your garage door. Trying to operate a garage door with broken hinges or a bent rail can be very dangerous.
  • Your garage door’s reverse mechanism should be checked for accuracy. If there is an object in the way, it should stop and reverse rather than hitting the object.
  • Check the alignment of the sensors. It is common for sensors to get knocked out of line and interfere with the garage door opening and closing. Be sure that they are facing one another.
  • Ensure the seals around the door frame are in place and blocking any debris or moisture from entering. Having secure weather seals will save you energy and money on your electric bills. They prevent chilly weather from entering the home and circulated air from leaving.

Efficient Garage Doors – Metro Garage Door

Metro Garage Doors is here to help the residents of Douglasville GA maintain their garage doors. If any of these routine checks resulted in a broken part or a garage door that does not open or close well, it may be time to call us. We are available to do routine maintenance and ensure the efficiency of the garage door as well as perform repairs needed. Call us today at 770-281-4480 to schedule your garage door diagnosis.

 

About Metro

Metro Garage Door, Inc. is a family owned and operated company. We’ve been serving the metro Atlanta area since 1992 in the garage door industry. In May 2012, Metro Garage Doors, Inc. and L&W Insulation and Fireplaces, Inc. (since 1979) joined together to add fireplace and insulation services to the company’s garage door business. Our business consists of three main areas: garage doors, fireplaces, and insulation. We offer services, repairs, replacements and installations for residential and commercial customers.

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