What to do with a Garage Door Condemned by the Ice

Is winter your favorite season? It's not ours either. Of course, winter can be fun during skating, sleighing or skiing sessions, but snow storms are not very enjoyable.

Knowing that you will have to shovel on Monday morning before going to work is a rather unpleasant thought. And you know what's even worse? Having to deal with a garage door, condemned by the ice, this same Monday morning, than make sure it does not happen to you! Follow our preventive tips and make sure your garage door gets the maintenance it needs to keep it in good working order all winter long. If you are unlucky and your door is already trapped in the ice, read on to find out how to clear it. I remember that last time in winter 2017, when i had a garage door torsion problem, i asked an online US company, which helped me in fixing the issues. It was an amazing experience, they told me garage door safety in winter season. You my visit them by clicking on this website. No doubt, Diy-garage-door-parts is one of the best garage door company in all over the United States of America. 

What to do if your garage door is doomed by the ice

We recommend that you do not attempt to open your garage door with the automatic garage door opener . This could cause overwork of the engine which may not respond properly.

Step 1: Make sure the garage door is not locked. Leave the side latch and the lock button on the wall console in the open position.

Step 2: Disable your automatic door opener and pull the emergency release string, this will allow you to open your garage door manually. The emergency release string is normally equipped with a red handle and can be located near the center of the garage door. You can now try to free the bottom of your ice door.

Step 3: Inspect the entire operating system to make sure the door is not obstructed. Also check that no parts are broken.

Alternatives to get rid of ice:

·         To melt ice, you can try using a dryer. Do not hold it in one place for too long and do not adjust the heat to a setting that is too high as this could damage your door.

·         While taking care not to damage the door, you can crush the ice with a hammer, knife or screwdriver. Make sure to wear safety glasses as the ice will probably fly in all directions.

·         Hot water can also be used to melt the ice. Have someone test the opening of the door while you pour water along the base of the door. Once the door is released, dry the rubber seal and do not let the door come in contact with the water again so that it does not freeze again.

Preventive tips

·         Use a shovel or snowblower to clear the space near your garage door. You do not want the snow to accumulate, since this is how ice is created.

·         Open and close your garage door daily during the winter. It does not matter if you have to go out or not, opening your door regularly will prevent it from sticking to the icy floor and warm up the operating system.

·         To prevent potential problems, you can cover the rubber seal at the bottom of your garage door with a silicone spray. The silicone will prevent the door from adhering to the ice.

·         To make sure you do not have a major problem during the winter, be sure to provide proper maintenance at your garage door throughout the year. At Pro-Fix Belair Garage Doors Inc., we can ensure that your garage door is working properly and is ready for the cold season. We will lubricate the important parts and inspect each of the metal components to ensure that none are worn or damaged.