Winter is almost here and while your customers might be busy insulating their windows and doors, there is one crucial area they often overlook—the garage door. If not properly winterized, a garage door can be a vulnerable entry point for cold air and drafts.
Here is where your expertise in the garage door industry can come to their rescue. Helping your customers keep cold air from coming in through their garage door can assist them with a warmer, more energy-efficient home, reduce heating bills and avoid unexpected repair costs. Doing so will also boost your relationship with your customers and their trust in you.
To help you help them, here are some simple but effective winterization tips for you to share with your customers:
Insulate garage doors to maintain comfortable temperatures indoors
A garage door is one of the largest entrances into your customer’s home. If uninsulated or poorly sealed, it can let in cold air, increasing heating costs. Explain how an insulated garage door can allow them to maintain indoor temperatures. It will make their entire home more comfortable, especially if the garage is attached to the home. You can recommend either foam or fiberglass insulation panels as effective options to insulate their garage doors.
Check weatherstripping and repair or replace if needed
Cold weather can be tough on garage doors, making metal parts contract and rubber seals harden. Any cracks or breaks in the weather-stripping seal can result in air leaks, cold drafts and may even allow moisture to seep in. This is very likely to drive up energy bills.
To avoid that, it is important that your customers examine the weatherstripping along the edges of their garage door. If it is cracked, hard or worn, replacing it can make a big difference in keeping cold air out. Adding a rubber threshold under the garage door can also block cold air from entering, creating an additional barrier against the chill.
Lubricate the moving parts
The contraction and expansion in garage door parts during winter can increase friction. By applying lubricant to hinges, springs and rollers, your customers can keep their door operating smoothly and avoid rust buildup. This will assist in preventing wear and tear from the harsh weather, prolonging the door’s life.
Take it a step further
Once you’ve educated your customers about the importance of winterization, offer to do the work for them to save them time and ensure it’s done right.
Pro tip: Once you've wrapped up the winterization service, be sure to ask your customers for a Google review!
When needed, you will find high-quality insulation, weatherstripping and lubrication products for a successful winterization on OHDParts.com.