As the leaves turn and chilly mornings arrive, October is the perfect time to get your home's doors and windows ready for the season ahead. A little attention now can lower heating bills, stop drafts and head off costly repairs once the cold sets in.
- Feel for drafts. On a windy day, run your hand along the edges of entry doors, patio doors, and windows. If you feel air moving, the seal is likely worn. Fittingly, Jammer Doors got its start in 1920 as a weather-stripping business, and it is still one of the simplest ways to keep warm air in.
- Inspect the garage door bottom seal. Cracked or flattened rubber lets in cold air, leaves, and small critters looking for a winter home.
- Lubricate moving parts. Rollers, hinges and springs work harder in cold weather. A light coat of garage door lubricant (not grease) keeps things quiet and smooth.
- Test the door's balance. Disconnect the opener and lift the door halfway. If it drifts up or down, the springs may need adjustment. Springs are under high tension, so leave that job to a trained technician.
- Switch over storm doors. Swap screens for glass panels and make sure closers latch firmly.
- Consider an upgrade. If drafts persist, newer insulated garage doors, entry doors, and windows can make a real difference in comfort and energy use.
For more than a century, the Jammer family has helped local families keep their homes safe and comfortable. Now in its fourth generation, Jammer Doors handles every job with its own trained technicians, never subcontractors.
Jammer Quality Since 1920
Locations:
Yardley Showroom, call 215-493-7709
Lawrenceville, NJ Showroom, call 609-883-0900
For more information, visit www.jammerdoors.com.
