{"id":18103,"date":"2026-06-23T20:27:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T20:27:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/?p=18103"},"modified":"2026-06-23T20:35:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T20:35:03","slug":"why-your-garage-door-wearing-out-too-fast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/why-your-garage-door-wearing-out-too-fast\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Your Garage Door Is Wearing Out Too Fast"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"18103\" class=\"elementor elementor-18103\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c56bffc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3c56bffc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13eea45e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13eea45e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A garage door that starts failing years before it should is more than an inconvenience. It is a sign that something in the system has been working against it from the start, or has been left unchecked for too long. Most homeowners in Oklahoma City expect their garage doors to last a couple of decades, but that expectation falls apart when the underlying causes of premature wear go unaddressed.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the reasons a garage door wears out too fast are preventable. They stem from identifiable problems, ranging from how the door was installed to how Oklahoma&#8217;s climate puts daily stress on materials and components. Staying on top of routine <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/garage-door-service\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">garage door service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the most effective ways to catch these problems early. This guide breaks down the key causes, what each one does to your system over time, and what you can do right now to slow things down.<\/span><\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15584 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design-34.webp\" alt=\"2 people checking garage door\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design-34.webp 1200w, https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design-34-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design-34-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-design-34-768x403.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p><h2><b>How Installation Mistakes Cut Years Off Garage Door Lifespan<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The way a garage door is installed sets the foundation for everything that follows. A door that is installed correctly will perform reliably for years. One that is not will begin showing problems far sooner than the manufacturer intended, no matter how high the quality of the materials.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Improper Balance and Alignment at Installation<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A door that is not properly balanced places uneven tension on the springs, causing them to fatigue faster than normal<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Misaligned tracks create friction points that force the rollers and panels to absorb stress they were not designed to handle<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An unbalanced door also puts excess strain on the opener motor, which shortens its operational life and leads to more frequent repairs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balance issues are not always obvious from the outside, which is why a professional installer should test the door before completing any job<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Using the Wrong Hardware for the Door Weight<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Springs, cables, and rollers are rated for specific door weights, and using undersized components leads to rapid wear and early failure<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Installers who cut costs with standard-grade hardware on heavy doors create a mismatch that the system cannot sustain long-term<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rollers made from low-grade materials wear down faster against the track, increasing vibration and noise over time<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing hardware that matches the door&#8217;s actual specifications is one of the most important decisions made during installation<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are trying to understand the broader picture of how long your door should last, our guide on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/understanding-garage-door-lifespan\/\"><b>How Long Is a Garage Door Supposed to Last?<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gives you that full context.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>The Role of Oklahoma City&#8217;s Climate in Garage Door Wear<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oklahoma City homeowners deal with some of the most varied weather conditions in the country. Summers bring intense heat, winters deliver hard freezes, and spring storm seasons add wind, rain, and hail. All of that puts real stress on a garage door system over time.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing what to check after a heat wave or a cold snap can mean the difference between a minor adjustment and a costly repair.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Heat, Sun, and Freeze Damage on Panels and Hardware<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prolonged UV exposure causes painted steel surfaces to fade and crack, leaving the metal underneath vulnerable to rust<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oklahoma summers regularly push temperatures above 100 degrees, which accelerates the degradation of rubber seals and weatherstripping<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cold temperatures make metal components contract and springs more brittle, raising the risk of snapping during cold morning operation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lubricating all moving parts before winter and inspecting seals before summer reduces climate-related wear significantly<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>How Skipping Maintenance Speeds Up Garage Door Deterioration<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance is not just a recommendation. For a system with as many moving parts as a garage door, it is what separates a door that lasts 25 years from one that needs replacing in 12. When routine <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/garage-door-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">garage door maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is skipped, small problems compound into larger ones faster than most homeowners realize.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Lack of Lubrication on Moving Components<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rollers, hinges, and springs that run dry create metal-on-metal friction that grinds down components with every cycle<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry springs are under constant tension, and without lubrication, they develop micro-fractures that eventually lead to a full break<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A squeaky or grinding garage door is almost always a sign that lubrication has been skipped for too long<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applying a proper lubricant every six months is one of the lowest-effort, highest-impact maintenance steps available<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Ignoring Loose Hardware and Minor Misalignments<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vibration from daily operation gradually loosens the bolts, screws, and brackets that hold the track and frame in place<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A track that shifts even slightly out of alignment creates drag that the rollers and opener have to compensate for with every cycle<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small misalignments left unchecked can eventually cause a roller to jump the track, leading to a sudden and complete failure<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A quick hardware check every few months, tightening anything that has worked loose, takes only minutes, but prevents serious problems<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>Opener Problems That Accelerate Garage Door Wear<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The garage door opener is often overlooked as a source of wear on the door itself, but the two systems are deeply connected. An opener that is not properly set, or that is not the right fit for the door, can cause damage that accumulates quietly until the door starts struggling or fails entirely.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Spruce outlines the most common garage door issues homeowners encounter, including opener-related problems that go unnoticed. Their guide on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/troubleshooting-common-garage-door-problems-1398186\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">troubleshooting common garage door problems<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a practical reference for identifying what is actually wrong with a struggling door.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Force Settings and Opener Mismatch<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When an opener&#8217;s force setting is set too high, it pushes and pulls the door with more power than the hardware is designed to absorb<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over time, excessive force stresses the hinges, bends the top section of the door, and wears out the spring system faster<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Openers rated for specific door weights create an imbalance when mismatched, tending to jerk the door rather than lift it smoothly<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a technician check force settings and opener compatibility during a tune-up is a simple step that protects the full door system<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>Physical Damage That Compounds Over Time<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all garage door wear comes from inside the system. Physical damage from impacts, weather, and outdoor exposure plays a significant role in how quickly a door deteriorates. What might look like a cosmetic issue at first can become a structural one if left alone.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angi&#8217;s guide on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.angi.com\/articles\/how-to-inspect-and-maintain-your-garage-door.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to inspect and maintain your garage door<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> walks through what homeowners should check for during a visual inspection, including early signs of damage that are easy to miss.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Panel Damage and Weatherstripping Wear<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A dented panel changes the structural integrity of that section, causing it to flex unevenly and put stress on surrounding panels<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cracks in wood or composite doors allow moisture to enter, which leads to swelling, warping, and eventually rot<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A torn or hardened bottom seal allows water to pool under the door and lets in pests, which in Oklahoma City can include insects that reach attached living spaces<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replacing weatherstripping and addressing panel damage early prevents the problem from spreading to the rest of the door<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing when to stop repairing and start replacing is a decision many homeowners struggle with. Our guide on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/?p=18109&amp;preview=true\"><b>When Should You Repair vs Replace Your Garage Door?<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> breaks down exactly how to make that call with confidence.<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15460 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how-to-change-garage-door-cable-1.webp\" alt=\"Why Your Garage Door Is Wearing Out Too Fast\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how-to-change-garage-door-cable-1.webp 1200w, https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how-to-change-garage-door-cable-1-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how-to-change-garage-door-cable-1-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how-to-change-garage-door-cable-1-768x403.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p><h2><b>When Wear Becomes a Replacement Decision<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a point where the damage is extensive enough that repair is no longer the practical path forward. Recognizing that point early helps homeowners avoid pouring money into a system that is already past its useful life. Understanding the right time for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/garage-door-replacement\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">garage door replacement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> saves both time and money in the long run.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Signs the System Is Beyond Repair<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the same spring, cable, or roller has been repaired more than once in a short period, the underlying cause of failure has not been addressed<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visible bowing across multiple panels, rather than a single dented section, indicates the door&#8217;s core structure has been compromised<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the frame, spring anchor bracket, or horizontal track is warped, repair costs often approach or exceed the cost of full replacement<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At that stage, a full replacement is typically the more cost-effective and reliable long-term choice<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a structured plan on how to protect your investment going forward, our guide on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/?p=18115&amp;preview=true\"><b>Garage Door Maintenance Tips to Make It Last Longer<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gives you a clear routine you can follow throughout the year.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Small Problems Do Not Stay Small<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premature garage door wear almost always traces back to one of the causes covered here, whether it is an installation issue, a climate challenge, a skipped maintenance step, or physical damage left alone too long. The earlier these problems are caught, the less damage they do and the more life you preserve in the door.<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CCM Overhead Doors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the team Oklahoma City homeowners turn to when a garage door needs a professional eye. From diagnosing early wear to handling full system repairs, their experienced technicians know exactly what to look for and how to address it. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"tel:+14052594127\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">give us a call<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get your door back on track before a small issue turns into a costly one.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1735d5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c1735d5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d4f76c elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"0d4f76c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1390\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1390\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why is my garage door making noise after only a few years?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1390\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0db2de7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0db2de7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d66b604 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d66b604\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noise this early usually points to a lack of lubrication, loose hardware, or misaligned tracks. These are straightforward issues that a technician can diagnose and address quickly.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1391\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1391\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can a bad installation really shorten my garage door's lifespan?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1391\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac92cbd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ac92cbd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32831e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32831e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Improper balance, wrong hardware, and misaligned tracks from the start put constant stress on the system, causing components to wear out years before they should.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1392\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1392\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How does Oklahoma City weather affect garage door durability?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1392\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a08471c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a08471c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d15c76b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d15c76b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The combination of intense summer heat, freezing winters, and storm exposure accelerates wear on seals, panels, springs, and hardware more than in milder climates.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1393\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1393\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What happens if I keep using a door that is showing signs of wear?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1393\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-470713a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"470713a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b30d5e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b30d5e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuing to operate a door with visible wear increases the risk of sudden failure, which can leave your home unsecured or your vehicle inaccessible until emergency repairs are made.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1394\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1394\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is it normal for garage door springs to wear out faster in cold weather?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1394\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-783c721 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"783c721\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0429e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c0429e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Springs become more brittle in freezing temperatures and are more likely to snap during cold-weather operation, especially if they have not been lubricated before winter.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1395\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1395\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How do I know if my garage door opener is damaging the door? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1395\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b26497 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0b26497\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b21a7e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b21a7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs include jerky movement, the door straining to complete a full cycle, and visible stress on the top panel. A technician can check force settings and confirm the opener is properly matched to the door.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1396\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1396\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What type of lubricant should I use on my garage door?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1396\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ea875e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3ea875e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67b972f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67b972f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a silicone-based or lithium-based lubricant on rollers, hinges, and springs. Avoid general-purpose degreasers, as they remove the protective coating components needed to operate smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1397\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1397\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can a dented panel cause bigger problems over time?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1397\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03a960a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"03a960a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cff9698 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cff9698\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. A dented panel changes how that section flexes during operation, which puts stress on the surrounding panels and hardware and can lead to further damage if left unaddressed.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1398\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"9\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1398\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How often should I check my garage door for signs of wear?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1398\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03bd7a9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"03bd7a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eb7519 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7eb7519\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A visual and functional check every three months is a good habit. A more thorough inspection by a professional should happen at least once a year.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1399\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"10\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1399\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Does the brand of garage door affect how fast it wears out? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1399\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00a340e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"00a340e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ada2fd9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ada2fd9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quality does vary between manufacturers, but even a well-built door will wear out prematurely if it is installed incorrectly, used with mismatched hardware, or left without regular maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A garage door that starts failing years before it should is more than an inconvenience. It is a sign that something in the system has been working against it from the start, or has been left unchecked for too long. Most homeowners in Oklahoma City expect their garage doors to last a couple of decades, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":14075,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18103","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-garage-door-services"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18103","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18103"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18103\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18129,"href":"https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18103\/revisions\/18129"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14075"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18103"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18103"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ccmgaragedoor.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18103"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}