Bestland Garage Door Service Tackles Common Cold-Weather Malfunctions WFRV March 2026

Cold Weather Garage Door Problems — Bestland Explains on WFRV Local 5

As the tail end of Wisconsin winter lingered into mid-March 2026, Bestland Garage Door Service returned to WFRV Local 5 to address one of the most common calls they receive this time of year: garage doors that malfunction due to cold-weather stress.

The Most Common Cold-Weather Garage Door Malfunctions

Jeffrey Pinney from Bestland walked Local 5 viewers through the malfunctions that spike every winter in Northeast Wisconsin:

• Broken torsion springs: Cold metal becomes brittle. Springs that were already worn are most vulnerable to snapping in freezing temperatures.
• Frozen bottom seal: The rubber seal at the bottom of your door can freeze to the ground overnight, tearing when the opener tries to lift the door.
• Opener motor strain: Cold thickens lubricants and increases the weight the motor has to work against, causing premature burnout.
• Contraction causing misalignment: Metal tracks contract in cold weather and can pull out of alignment, causing the door to bind or come off track.

Dealing with a broken spring? Our spring repair service is available 24/7. Door off its track? See our off-track door repair page.

Prevention Is Always Better Than an Emergency Call

A pre-season garage door tune-up before winter hits can prevent the majority of cold-weather failures. If you skipped it this year, now is a great time to schedule one for next fall.

Watch the Full Segment

Watch the March 2026 Local 5 cold-weather malfunction segment: Watch on WeAreGreenBay.com

Related Press Appearances

Also read our winter wear and tear segment (Jan 2026) and our garage door accident segment (Apr 2026).

24/7 Emergency Service — We’re Ready When You Are

Cold-weather garage door failures can’t wait. Bestland is available around the clock. Call (920) 789-3667 or visit bestlandgaragedoor.com.