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Your garage door system is made up of many moving parts working in harmony to lift and lower a heavy door with ease. But in Calgary, with our harsh winters and fluctuating weather, certain garage door components wear out faster than others.
Whether you're dealing with freezing temperatures, spring thaw cycles, or simply years of use, recognizing which garage door parts commonly fail can help you catch problems early and avoid major breakdowns.
In this article, we’ll cover the top 5 most common parts that fail, how to spot issues, and when to contact a trusted garage door repair company in Calgary.
Why They Fail:
Garage door springs are under enormous tension and typically rated for 10,000 cycles (1 open and close = 1 cycle). In Calgary’s freeze-thaw climate, temperature swings can weaken the metal over time, leading to sudden breakage.
Signs of Failure:
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Why They Fail:
Cables work with the springs to lift the door. They often fray or rust due to moisture and salt tracked in during Calgary winters. Friction from misalignment or poor maintenance can also cause failure.
Signs of Failure:
Why They Fail:
Rollers guide the door along its tracks. Worn or cracked rollers can create excessive noise, jerky motion, and strain on other components. In Calgary, cold temperatures and lack of lubrication accelerate wear.
Signs of Failure:
Why They Fail:
Over time, gears inside the opener wear out—especially with heavy, unbalanced doors or older openers. Calgary’s cold snaps can also affect electronic components, sensors, and remotes.
Signs of Failure:
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Why They Fail:
Often overlooked, the weather seal keeps cold air, snow, and pests out. In Calgary’s climate, weather stripping can crack, shrink, or lose flexibility, reducing energy efficiency and letting in moisture.
Signs of Failure:
Most failures can be avoided with routine garage door maintenance in Calgary, including:
We recommend a tune-up at least once a year, especially before and after winter.
If your garage door is making strange noises, operating unevenly, or just feels “off,” it's best to call the pros at C Town Doors before a small issue becomes a costly repair.
We provide fast, reliable garage door repairs in Calgary, including same-day service for emergency issues like broken springs or cables.
Contact us today to schedule an inspection or service appointment and keep your garage door running smoothly all year round.
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See why Calgary homeowners and businesses choose C Town Doors. From fast service to quality workmanship, our team is proud to deliver results that speak for themselves. Here's what our customers have to say.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Awesome company. Fast and decent pricing and the phone person and Jesse the tech was friendly. This is the second time I’ve used them and the last time they came on a Saturday and replaced my broken springs quickly as my cars were stuck inside and we needed to get out.
Dean P.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
With an emergency service late night call to repair our garage door, Mr. Gal responded to our phone call immediately and was at our country house on time as promised. His work was excellent and professional. I recommend C Town Doors.
Bernard F.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Highly recommend this company. We replaced everything, our garage door, rails, weather stripping, and motor with them. Everyone we talked to or did work at our house were professional and efficient, most importantly highly skilled.
Jenevieve C.
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