As Deptford’s summer heat ramps up, Brooks & Allen Garage Door’s Repairs Co urges homeowners to inspect their garage doors before the season peaks. Small issues now prevent costly repairs when temperatures soar.
Why Deptford’s summer heat turns garage doors into ticking time bombs
Most Deptford homeowners don’t realize that summer’s triple-digit heat cycles can warp metal tracks, weaken springs, and fry openers—especially if your door hasn’t been serviced since last winter. The metal on older Deptford homes’ garage doors expands in the sun, then contracts at night, loosening bolts and misaligning sensors. We’ve already seen a 20% spike in emergency calls for stuck doors in Deptford Township this June alone. Don’t wait for your door to slam shut on your car—or worse, a family member. A quick tune-up now beats a $500 repair bill in August.
The 3 checks every Deptford homeowner should do this weekend
Start by testing your door’s balance: disconnect the opener, lift the door halfway, and let go. If it stays put, your springs are fine; if it slams shut, call us before the next heatwave. Next, wipe down tracks with a dry cloth—summer dust clogs them faster than you’d think, especially near Deptford’s construction zones on Kings Highway. Finally, check the auto-reverse: place a 2x4 on the ground and close the door. If it doesn’t reverse instantly, your sensors are dirty or misaligned. Brooks & Allen offers free estimates—schedule yours before your door becomes a hazard. We serve Deptford, Washington Township, and all of Gloucester County.