Commercial garage door keeps overheating.....

I have a commercial garage door in my back yard since I live in the city. It's a steel roll up door. It sits in the sun all day long and apparently theirs a thermostat by the motor that shuts it down so it doesn't overheat. Any suggestions on how I may be able to keep my door working on those hot sunny days? It works fine when it cools off outside.

It sounds like you have a rolling steel type door. How old is the door? It sounds like there is a broken spring in the barrel causing the thermal overload to kick in, which can be quite a tough job. Send more info/pics of the door and we can definitely get it figured out.

In this situation, it would be best to take help of professional garage door company to resolve the heating problems with your garage doors.

If the door works fine sometimes and not so good other times i doubt that you have a broken springs. You may need service to your operator or it may need to be replaced.

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I have a commercial garage door in my back yard since I live in the city. It's a steel roll up door. It sits in the sun all day long and apparently theirs a thermostat by the motor that shuts it down so it doesn't overheat. Any suggestions on how I may be able to keep my door working on those hot sunny days? It works fine when it cools off outside.

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I see, dealing with a commercial steel roll-up garage door that's exposed to direct sunlight all day can certainly present some challenges. Here are a few suggestions that may help keep your door functioning properly on those hot, sunny days:

Install a Larger Motor: The thermostat shutting down the door when it overheats indicates the motor may not have sufficient capacity to handle the heat load. Upgrading to a larger, more powerful motor designed for heavy-duty commercial use could resolve the overheating issue.

Add Ventilation: Consider installing additional ventilation near the motor and other key components. This could involve adding louvers, fans, or even an air conditioning unit to help dissipate the heat buildup.

Insulate the Door: Applying insulation to the back or underside of the steel door can help reduce the amount of heat absorbed from the sun's rays. This will lower the overall heat load on the motor and other components.

Utilize Sun Shades: Installing retractable or fixed sun shades, awnings, or canopies above the door opening can provide valuable shade and minimize direct sunlight exposure.

Upgrade the Thermostat: The existing thermostat may be set to shut down the system at too low of a temperature. Adjusting the temperature threshold or replacing the thermostat with a more robust commercial-grade model could allow the door to operate at higher temperatures.

Regular Maintenance: Ensure the door is properly lubricated and all mechanical components are in good working order. Dirty or worn parts can contribute to overheating issues.

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