7 Ways Annual Garage Door Servicing Saves You Money
Your garage door is one of the most underrated components of your home. It’s your first line of defense against weather and protection for your possessions and your family. Plus, it plays a significant role in your home’s energy efficiency. Keeping it in peak condition ensures smooth operation and saves you money in surprising ways.
This article explains seven ways regular maintenance saves you money and reduces disruptions to your daily life.
Throughout February, we’re making it even more affordable to protect your investment with $25 off any residential garage door service call! Call us at (513) 771-9121 to schedule your appointment today.
1. Maintenance Helps Prevent Expensive Repairs
Minor problems like loose bolts, worn rollers, or minor misalignments can quickly become expensive repairs if ignored for too long. For example, a misaligned track might eventually cause damage to the door or the opener. These issues, if left unaddressed, can lead to emergency repairs costing hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars.
When you schedule annual servicing with the expert techs at Bushelman Supply, we’ll inspect every component of your door. Typically, catching problems in their early stages allows us to offer an inexpensive fix. Plus, you won’t have to deal with the headaches that come with a malfunctioning garage door.
2. Extend the Life of Your Garage Door
Your garage door is a long-term investment, and proper maintenance ensures you get the most out of it. A neglected garage door might only last 10–15 years, while a well-maintained one can last two decades or more.
Routine maintenance, like lubricating moving parts, tightening bolts, and balancing, reduces wear and tear. It also prevents overworking the opener, which can be costly to replace.
- Improved Energy Efficiency
Midwest weather is unpredictable. If your garage door isn’t properly sealed, it can let drafts in during winter and heat in during summer, forcing your HVAC system to work overtime. This inefficiency directly translates into higher energy bills.
During our servicing, we check your garage door’s insulation and weatherstripping to ensure it’s keeping the elements out.
- Improved Energy Efficiency
Midwest weather is unpredictable. In many cases, neglected garage doors let drafts in during winter and heat in during summer, forcing your HVAC system to work overtime. This inefficiency directly translates into higher energy bills.
During our servicing, we check your garage door’s insulation and weatherstripping to ensure it’s keeping the elements out.
4. Prevent Emergency Breakdowns
Most homeowners take their garage door for granted…until it stops working. When it malfunctions, it causes serious disruptions to your routine.
Annual servicing helps prevent these situations by identifying potential failures before they occur. When we give your door our stamp of approval, you get something even more valuable than a functioning piece of equipment: peace of mind.
5. Enhanced Safety
Your garage door is the heaviest and largest moving object in your home. If safety features like sensors or auto-reverse mechanisms malfunction, it could lead to accidents involving people, pets, or property.
Believe it or not, between 20k – 30k individuals suffer garage door-related injuries annually. As part of our annual servicing, we thoroughly test and adjust all safety features to ensure your garage door operates safely.
6. Potential Savings on Insurance Premiums
Maintaining your garage door could lower your home insurance premiums (it’s true!). Many providers offer discounts for homes with fewer risks, and a well-maintained garage door minimizes the likelihood of accidents or break-ins.
Remember that policy details vary widely between providers, so insurance savings may not be available to everyone. However, if you’re already in the habit of scheduling routine garage door maintenance, it’s worth asking.
7. Protect Your Valuables
Garages are the de facto storage facility for expensive lawn equipment, tools, automotive products, seasonal decorations, and a near-endless list of odds and ends. Not to mention, your vehicles are in there, too. A malfunctioning garage door can leave these valuables exposed to opportunistic thieves.
Protect Your Property with Professional Garage Door Maintenance
Your garage door is a critical part of your home, and when you choose Bushelman for your annual garage door servicing, you’ll have complete confidence that it’s in good shape. Our experienced technicians use top-quality tools and techniques to keep your door running smoothly and safely.
With our $25 off residential service deal this February, you can enjoy the benefits of a well-maintained garage door for even less. Call (513) 771 – 9121 today to schedule your appointment to take advantage!