There are so many things to keep track of in your life that get worn out and need to be replaced. Pretty much every part of your car (tires, oil change, tune ups, etc.) is going to either need to be repaired or replaced. The thing is you know that you’ll need to do those things, so you can actually budget for it.
However, most people don’t even think about repairing or replacing their garage door so they don’t budget for it. The good thing is that you don’t have to change it every year. But when it does, you have some things you need to consider before you break out your checkbook.
Before you break open your check book, see if you can fix it yourself. The most common culprit for malfunctioning garage doors is lubricant build up on the tracks. Simply clean it with light soap and water, and apply some new lubricant to it.
If the re-lubrication trick doesn’t work, check to see if the tracks are bent. This is another leading cause of garage door malfunction. Fortunately it’s super easy to fix and costs pretty much nothing. If it is bent, get a wooden block and a hammer, and bang it straight again.
If those two fixes don’t do the trick, you’ll probably need to buy a new garage door. As you’ll quickly find out, garage door pricing can be a little tricky. Limited budget? No problem, you can get a basic aluminum door for a few hundred dollars.
If you’re looking for a higher quality door, you’re going to need to budget between $600 – $1,000 for an insulated aluminum door. Why the big price jump? Well, two reasons:
- The door insulation will help to regulate the garage temperature. This will help to keep you garage habitable no matter what the weather is like outside.
- Durability. A higher quality door will be able to handle bumps and bruises way better than cheaper versions. So if you accidentally bump the door with your car, you won’t have to worry about replacing it. Just a couple of bangs to get the dent out, and it’ll be as good as new.
For the best deals, head online. If you can’t find deals on the big box hardware store websites, you can do a quick search for Home Depot or Lowe’s coupons to get some type of discount on your door. Plus, there are smaller garage door web sites that sell their doors at close to cost, which saves you a ton of money.
Plus, you can search online to find coupons to these websites. There are so many coupon websites out there, that you’ll be able to find one for at least 10% off the retail price.
So don’t even worry about heading into physical stores to find great garage door prices that fit your budget. Just head online and find a great door for a great deal.
