At Tomms, our pros specialize in door repair. We understand how inconvenient a broken door can be for your home or business. Our pros are ready to tackle any type of door repair, big or small. Whether your door is squeaking, sticking, cracking, or maybe you need a whole new door installed; we’re here to help.
1. Door Repair for Squeaky Doors
No one likes a squeaky door. However, you may be able to fix it yourself!
- WD-40: A little bit of WD-40 on your doors hinges or petroleum jelly can often fix squeaky doors.
- Check the screws: Loose screws on your door can cause noise. Tighten them up with a screwdriver.
- Time for new hinges?: If your hinges are rusted or worn, it’s may be time for new ones.
Door still squeaking and you’ve had enough? Give Tomms a call.
2. Sticky Doors
How to fix a sticky door is a little more complex then one that squeaks but here’s some DYI tips that hopefully help fixing your door.
- Check for obstructions: Make sure nothing is blocking the door’s movement.
- Sanding the edges: Sometimes all your door needs is for the edges to be sanded down!
- Adjust door hinges: Repositioning your door hinges will sometimes do the trick.
If your door is still sticking it may be time to reach to Tomms for your door repair project.
3. Doors that wont Close!
A door that wont close isn’t just annoying, its a safety/security issue to your home or business! Here’s what to do:
- Inspect screws: Loose screws are often the issue with doors that refuse to close.
- Check the door frame: If you’re looking at the frame and it’s out of place and you can see your door isn’t closing because of that it may be time to call a professional in.
If an exterior door that gives someone access to your home or business it is important to act quickly and call in the pros as a security issue is present if you leave an exterior door open to the public.
4. Drafty Door = High energy bills
A drafty door means you’re letting air into and out of your home leading to a higher energy bill. Here’s what you can do:
- Inspect weather stripping: Check the weather strips on your door. These should be replaced every 3-5 years.
- Check the bottom seal: The bottom seal of your door should be full with the ground.
- Sealing gaps: Caulking any visible gaps with you door should help insulate your space better.
If this isn’t a DYI project, Tomms can help seal your doors properly.
5. When to Call the Pros
Some door repair projects are great from someone who has DYI skills; other projects should be left up to the pros.
- If you have a door that won’t close that is a security risk to your home or commercial facility.
- Structural damage. If your door or frame is warping it’s time to call the pros.
- The door or it’s frame needs replacement. Unless you’ve got this yourself, give us a call and we’ll be happy to help.
At Tomms, we specialize in keeping your home or business secure, energy-efficient, and looking great. Give us a call at 952-900-3465 or visit www.calltomms.com to book your door repair service today!
