With Cherry Hill Township’s humid Augusts and frequent thunderstorms, garage doors take a beating. We’re seeing a 25% spike in emergency calls for off-track doors and broken springs after weekend storms. Don’t wait for the next downpour—run this quick checklist today.
Check the rollers and tracks before the next storm
After every summer thunderstorm in Cherry Hill Township, we get calls about doors that won’t open or close smoothly. Most times it’s not the motor—it’s the rollers and tracks. Grab a flashlight and check for cracks, flat spots, or debris in the tracks near your driveway on East Haddonfield Road or near the Cherry Hill Mall area. If the rollers look dry or the tracks are bent, don’t oil them yet—call us for a free estimate first. We’ll replace worn parts before they fail during your next barbecue.
Test the auto-reverse safety feature now—before the kids head back to school
Every August, we see parents in Cherry Hill Township stuck with a door that won’t reverse when their child’s bike gets in the way. Grab a 2x4 board and place it on the ground where the door closes. If the door doesn’t stop and reverse within two seconds, the sensors are out of alignment or the force setting is too high. Don’t assume it’s just dirty—misadjusted sensors cause 40% of the injuries we see each summer. Book a safety inspection and we’ll calibrate it for free if you’re a current customer.
Inspect the weather seal and insulation before the next heat dome
Cherry Hill Township’s August heat domes can warp wooden garage doors and crack weather seals. Run your hand along the bottom seal where it meets the driveway near Route 70. If it’s cracked or missing chunks, humid air and pests will get in. Replace it before your air conditioner works overtime cooling the garage. We stock seals in stock sizes for doors on Colonial Lane and other older neighborhoods. Call us today and we’ll have a technician out tomorrow—no extra charge for same-day service.