A free month-by-month checklist for St. George homeowners, built around long, very hot summers, dry dusty spells and mild winters with some frosty mornings.
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Cool and settled
A working alarm is the cheapest safety system in the house.
When to call a pro: Replace alarms past the date on the back.
St. George averages around 60 mornings at or below freezing between November and March, enough to split a hose bib.
Cold stiffens grease, so new noises show up first in winter.
When to call a pro: Leave springs and cables to a technician.
Late winter
A clean filter helps the AC through the long hot months ahead.
It's easier to work in a cool garage, and worn parts get caught early.
Watering needs change fast once spring arrives.
Spring warm-up
The door should reverse when it touches an object.
When to call a pro: If it doesn't reverse, have the opener and sensors checked.
Spring winds push dust through small gaps.
Small problems are easier to fix before summer.
When to call a pro: Leave roof work to a roofer.
Windy spring
A good seal keeps out dust, insects and some heat.
AC companies get busy once temperatures climb.
When to call a pro: Have refrigerant and electrical work done by a licensed HVAC technician.
Dust on the lenses can make the door reverse.
Heat arrives
Good airflow keeps the garage and opener cooler.
Dry air strips lubricant quickly. Never grease the tracks, which collects grit.
Sun breaks down plastics and rubber.
Hot and dry
Low sun can blind the safety sensor on west-facing garages.
Dry conditions raise fire risk around the home.
High garage temperatures are hard on stored chemicals.
Peak heat
The AC works hardest this month.
A closed, sealed door keeps the garage cooler.
Garages can get dangerously hot.
Late summer
Dark doors expand in strong sun.
When to call a pro: A technician can adjust hinges or track.
Sudden heavy rain needs somewhere to go.
Long run times load filters fast.
Cooling off
A door that falls or shoots up needs spring adjustment.
When to call a pro: Leave spring adjustment to a technician.
Sun and heat crack caulk over the summer.
Pleasant fall
Weak batteries cut the range of remotes.
Gaps under foliage give pests a route in.
First frosts
Freezing mornings usually start in mid-November.
Cold makes worn rollers louder.
Mild winter
A tight seal keeps rain and cold air out.
It keeps the door shut if a remote is lost or stolen.
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This calendar is general guidance. Follow your equipment maker's instructions and leave springs, cables, gas appliances and electrical work to qualified professionals.
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