Any service professional that works with homes will tell you that their maintenance or inspection routines will save you money, but few are able to show exactly which areas of your budget you can expect to save real dollars. Along with a few avoided expenses that can happen if your garage door becomes non-operational, simple maintenance on a regular basis for the door can immediately save you money that you can actually see in the short-term. To get a better idea of how regular garage maintenance or garage door repair is important (even if you just use your garage for storage), check out the details below.
Security expectations within reason
Although most homeowners hire garage maintenance pros for keeping the door operational, people that rarely open the garage door also need inspections to prevent theft. When criminals come knocking, they usually check the garage to see if they can use that area to break in to your home. This means that garages that have damaged doors are like a beacon to burglars because they assume you rarely use your garage, so it is probably not secure. Worse, burglars assume that your garage is a neglected area that is not regularly checked for criminal activity. In other words, even if your garage is primarily used for storage or a den, having garage inspections with minor maintenance for the door can mean keeping your home safe from theft by keeping a neat appearance on the outside.
Saving money on utilities
Beyond a shadow of a doubt, most homeowners are only concerned about their garage door opening and closing when they need it or to keep the drafts out. When it is hot or cold outside, homeowners can lose a significant amount of money on utilities because their garage door has not been maintained. Although there are garage repair jobs or renovations that can dramatically lower the amount of heat/cold loss a door experiences, maintenance twice a year ensures that the door is sealing properly and does not have structural damage. One other major maintenance adjustment that saves money on utilities is making sure that the door does not take longer than usual to open or close.
Saving money on homeowners insurance
Although homeowners may not be aware of it, some insurance companies actually check to see if you have regularly maintained your garage door. Doing so saves the insurance companies significantly because garage door maintenance means steering clear of avoidable thefts. In addition, a garage that does not have regular maintenance can be a potential disaster area for insurance companies due to door-related injuries or fatalities. To see if you will save money in this way, call your insurance company directly and ask if they need professional paperwork to get the discount.
Keeping injuries at bay
One of the unfortunate aspects of having a malfunctioning garage door is the catastrophes it can cause. Sadly, if a door is not working properly, it can slam shut on top of someone trying to move it into the open or closed position. For example, if the remote battery quits working or the mechanized door opener is not operational, trying to open or close the door can cause it to shift weight unexpectedly and lead to injuries or even fatalities. Of course, one of the easiest ways to prevent these types of injuries is to schedule regular garage door maintenance and inspections.
Making garage conversions more of a reality
If one of the ways you are saving money on your annual budget is by repurposing the garage, you may still need help from pros. Some of the ways regular maintenance professionals can help with your garage door include sealing it from the outside and removing mechanical components for a door you no longer use. Along these lines, if you want to make sure the door works at some point in the future as a normal garage, we can help you put the mechanical units in a state of hibernation.
Get your garage area maintenance from us today!
Now that you have a better understanding of what garage door repair and maintenance can do to help your budget stay under wraps, the next step is to contact us online. While you have us on the phone, be sure ask about our free programs. For example, Texas Overhead Door offers a free garage door maintenance program for police and firefighters as our way of saying “thank you” for serving the community. Of course, our free remote battery program is open to all of our customers. Thank you in advance for choosing us, and we look forward to hearing from you!
It’s interesting that you mention that having maintenance performed on your garage door regularly can help you save money on your utility bills. I want to keep my utility bills as low as possible, so I’m thinking about hiring a professional to service my home’s garage door this month. I’m going to search for a good provider of garage door maintenance services in the area to hire.
You brought up how you need regular inspections done on your garage door even if you barely open it. No one wants to have their door break unexpectedly. That could leave you open to theft and potential burglary.
Thanks for explaining that if a garage door does not work properly, then there is the possibility that it can shut on top of someone. My garage door starting acting odd yesterday, and I want to make sure that my kids aren’t injured. I’ll look for a professional who can help me repair my garage door later this week.