The Overlooked Link Between Garage Doors and Heating Costs

When it comes to getting ready for winter at home, most people think about adding insulation in their attic and weatherizing windows and doors. But it is the garage, one of the largest openings in a home, that many people overlook. If your garage door isn’t sealed or insulated (or operating as it should), there’s ample opportunity for cold air to pour into your home – meaning your heating system must work much harder. The solution is a Winter garage door tune-up that can prevent this energy loss and put some green back in your pockets by lowering your heating bills every month.

Identifying and Eliminating Heat-Loss Points

Garage doors can shift a bit over time, weatherstripping can crack, and seals can wear out. These little issues compound in the winter, allowing cold air to enter your garage. In a winter tune-up, technicians inspect the entire system for worn seals, gaps around the door, or misaligned tracks. Fixing these problems will help keep warm air in and cold air out, allowing your home to maintain a more uniform temperature.

Ensuring Your Garage Door’s Insulation Is Effective

An insulated garage door is your best line of defence against winter cold. But insulation can become worn, loose or underperform. A maintenance visit will check for signs of wear on the insulation and its R-value, confirming that it is providing the level of protection necessary in your home. Upgrading the insulation on your garage door can increase garage temperatures by 10-20 degrees, so you don’t need to rely on your heating system as much and can save money on energy costs.

Improving Door Alignment for a Tight, Energy-Saving Seal

An incorrectly aligned garage door will not seal properly with the ground and/or frame. Even small openings let in cold drafts, driving up heating costs. Technicians do things like adjust springs, tighten hardware, lubricate moving parts, and make sure the door closes flush with its frame during a tune-up. A well-fitting door keeps heat where it belongs: in the house.

Reducing Strain on Your Home’s Heating System

The chill in your garage can affect the rooms around it. If your garage is vastly cooler than your home, the temperature difference can affect nearby rooms. Your heating system has to compensate by running more and using more energy. By adding insulation to your garage door, sealing gaps, and stabilizing temperatures, a winter tune-up takes the burden off your heating system. That not only means lower energy bills but also less wear and tear on your heating and cooling equipment.

Ensuring the Garage Door Opener Runs Efficiently in Cold Weather

Motors can strain, and lubricants can congeal in cold temperatures. If your garage door opener is slow to close, it may not shut all the way, leaving your home cold. A winter lube service, which means oiling and adjusting everything to work like new, even in sub-zero temperatures. And every time the door’s closed, you are protected from drafts, and your home gets a little closer to ideal.

A Small Investment That Pays for Itself

The perks of a winter garage door tune-up really add up. By reducing heat loss, minimizing heater strain, and increasing home efficiency, most homeowners experience increased year-round comfort and savings right away. The investment in a tune-up (especially given the energy savings) is paid back within that same season.

Keep Cozy This Winter With DoorMaster Garage Doors

At DoorMaster Garage Doors, we focus on and offer a comprehensive winter tune-up to help you keep your home ready for the cold months ahead and prevent energy bills from skyrocketing. From preventing drafts from entering the garage to optimizing operation, our professionals will have your door ready for even the most brutal winter.

Ready to cut your heating bill? Go ahead and schedule your winter tune-up now with DoorMaster Garage Doors!