If your garage door keeps breaking down on you with different problem each time, it might be a the right moment to think about getting a new door.
Spending money on repeated repairs can end up costing more than buying a new door and usually ongoing repairs can only adds few months to your door life. It’s better to invest your money in a new door that will last for many years ahead.
Signs That You Need a New Garage Door
Taking a big decision like replacing your garage door instead of keep on repairing it depends on the door’s overall condition.
There are few sure signs that can help you understand that you need to replace your garage door:
- If you have noticed an increase in your energy bills it means that your garage door isn’t properly insulated or sealed.
- If dented panels are preventing you to completely close the door.
- If your doors make loud noise while operating.
- If a wooden garage door has black mold or if tour garage has a pest outbreak.
- Other functional issues like broken handles, frayed wires and loose hinges can also be a big problem.
- Broken safety sensors or damaged garage door openers the a lack in safety features and if the door doesn’t close properly it poses a security risk and a safety issue.
If these sound familiar to you it might be the time to consider a garage door replacement.