Why Your Garage Door Keeps Letting Cold Air In

GET THE HOMEOWNER'S FIELD MANUAL: https://www.homeownersfieldmanual.com/ If your garage door is closed but you can still feel cold air coming in, replacing the bottom rubber seal may seem like the obvious fix. But a damaged seal, a seal that doesn’t reach the floor, and a gap along the side of the door are different problems—and they may require different solutions. In this video, we walk through what to check when your garage door keeps letting cold air in, from damaged bottom seals and uneven contact with the floor to gaps along the sides and top of the door. IN THIS VIDEO, YOU’LL LEARN: • How to distinguish a cold garage from cold air actually entering through a gap • What daylight beneath a closed garage door can tell you • Why a visibly damaged bottom seal may need replacement • How to identify the correct replacement seal for your specific garage door • Why garage-door bottom seals can use different attachment styles • Why a new bottom seal may not fix a gap caused by an uneven floor or poor door contact • When a different seal profile or threshold may be worth considering • Why side and top weatherstripping need to be checked separately from the bottom seal • Why you shouldn’t adjust garage-door tracks or opener force simply to eliminate a gap • How to check whether a repair actually addressed the opening you identified • What to do if the bottom seal freezes to the floor during winter • When uneven movement, binding, or other operating problems should be assessed by a garage-door professional Subscribe for straightforward, practical guidance on maintaining and protecting your home. DISCLAIMER: This content is for general educational and informational purposes only. Every home and situation is different. Do not attempt work that is unsafe, beyond your experience, or requires a licensed or qualified professional. Follow applicable manufacturer instructions, building codes, and local regulations.