Garage Door Tune-Up & Weather Seal Replacement in Brighton, CO

A yearly check, ideally in the fall before Brighton's first hard freezes, catches worn springs, frayed cables and failing rollers before they leave the door stuck. A good seal along the bottom keeps out wind, snow, meltwater and mice.

What a professional tune-up should include

• Inspecting springs, cables, drums and bearings for wear
• Checking door balance (it should stay put when stopped about halfway)
• Lubricating hinges, rollers, bearings and springs
• Tightening hardware and checking the tracks
• Testing the opener's force settings, safety sensors and auto-reverse
• Checking the bottom seal and perimeter weatherstripping

Homeowner checklist (every few months)

1. Watch the door run. Look for jerking, rubbing or one side lagging.
2. Listen for new grinding or popping noises.
3. Test auto-reverse: lay a 2x4 flat under the closing door. It should reverse on contact.
4. Wipe the safety sensor lenses.
5. Lubricate hinges and rollers with a garage-door lubricant. Don't grease the tracks.
6. Check that the bottom seal is flexible and touches the floor all the way across.

Bottom seal and weatherstripping

Bottom seals harden, crack and flatten with age, and that's when wind-driven snow and water get in. In winter, water under the door freezes overnight and can glue the door to the slab. Replacing the bottom seal is a common, inexpensive part of a tune-up. The seal has to match the retainer channel on your door, so bring a sample or the door make and model if you buy one yourself.

Areas served

Tune-Up, Maintenance & Weather Seals requests from Brighton, Commerce City, Thornton, Henderson, Lochbuie, Fort Lupton, Todd Creek, Hudson, Keenesburg.

Frequently asked questions

How often should a garage door be serviced?

Many manufacturers and technicians suggest a professional inspection about once a year, plus simple homeowner checks and lubrication every few months. Heavy daily use may call for more frequent service.

Why does snow blow in under my garage door?

Usually the bottom seal is worn, the wrong size, or the floor is uneven so the seal doesn't touch everywhere. Replacing the seal, and sometimes adding a threshold, generally fixes it.

Related services

• Garage Door RepairRepairs for doors that are stuck, noisy, crooked or won't respond.
• Broken Spring RepairTorsion and extension spring replacement, done safely.
• Opener Repair & InstallationChain, belt, wall-mount and smart openers repaired or installed.
• Off-Track & Cable RepairDoors off their tracks, crooked doors and snapped or frayed cables.
• Emergency & Same-Day RepairDoor stuck open, stuck shut, or a car trapped inside.
• Roller, Hinge & Track RepairNoisy, jerky or scraping doors fixed at the hardware.
• Panel Replacement & Hail DamageDented, cracked or hail-damaged sections replaced or assessed.
• New Garage Door InstallationReplacement doors sized and installed for your home.
• Commercial Overhead Door RepairSectional and roll-up doors for shops, warehouses and farms.

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