GUELPH, ONTARIO — November 1, 2026
GUELPH, ONTARIO, November 7, 2026 – Wm. Haws Overhead Garage Doors is encouraging homeowners across Guelph, Wellington County, and Bruce County to schedule preventative garage door repair in Guelph, Ontario this fall. The Guelph-based company, founded in 1985, says addressing worn springs, cables, rollers, and seals in October and November helps families avoid breakdowns during the coldest months of the year.
Why Do Garage Doors Break Down More Often in Ontario Winters?
Cold temperatures contract metal, stiffen rubber seals, and thicken lubricants, which puts added strain on parts that are already worn. A door that runs smoothly in September can struggle once freezing weather settles in.
Winter in the region is long. Guelph’s average daily temperature stays below freezing for four straight months, from December through March. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada’s 1971 to 2000 climate normals, Guelph’s average January low drops to -11.4 °C (11.5 °F). Each year, the city receives an average of 160.6 cm (63 inches) of snowfall.
Communities along Lake Huron face added moisture and drifting snow. Homeowners in Kincardine, Point Clark, and Goderich often see ice build up along door bottoms and tracks after heavy lake-effect storms.
“Winter doesn’t usually break a garage door on its own. It finds the spring that was already tired or the seal that was already cracked,” said Bill Haws, owner of Wm. Haws Overhead Garage Doors, who has been with the company for more than 32 years. “When we catch those problems in the fall, a family in Fergus or Kincardine isn’t stuck on a January morning with the car trapped inside at minus 20.”
Which Preventative Repairs Does the Company Recommend Before Winter?
Wm. Haws Overhead Garage Doors recommends five pre-winter checks that address the most common cold-weather failure points.
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Springs and cables: Technicians check tension and replace worn springs or frayed cables before cold makes them more likely to snap.
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Rollers and hinges: Worn rollers grind and jerk in cold weather. Replacing them reduces strain on the opener.
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Bottom seal and weatherstripping: A cracked seal lets water pool and freeze, bonding the door to the floor.
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Opener settings: Force and travel limits are adjusted so the opener handles a stiffer, colder door.
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Safety sensors: Photo-eye sensors are cleaned and aligned so snow and frost do not interrupt the beam.
The company notes that springs and cables hold high tension and should only be serviced by trained technicians.
How Can Homeowners Avoid Emergency Garage Door Repair in Winter?
Homeowners can avoid most winter emergencies by watching for early warning signs and booking repairs before the first heavy snowfall. Common signs include a door that feels heavy, uneven lifting, grinding noises, daylight under the door, or a door that reverses before closing.
When a spring snaps or a door freezes shut, homeowners often need emergency garage door repair in Ontario. Wm. Haws Overhead Garage Doors responds to urgent calls, but the company says fall scheduling reduces the chance of a breakdown when roads are icy and service demand peaks.
Which Communities Does Wm. Haws Overhead Garage Doors Serve?
The company provides residential, commercial, and agricultural overhead garage door repair across Ontario, with a focus on Wellington County and Bruce County. Service areas include Guelph, Elora, Fergus, Rockwood, Cambridge, Kincardine, Point Clark, Goderich, and nearby areas.
The company’s technicians have served the business for five to ten years or longer. That long tenure gives the team deep familiarity with the doors, openers, and weather conditions found in local homes. Over four decades, Wm. Haws Overhead Garage Doors has earned nine Reader’s Choice Awards.
Homeowners can book a pre-winter inspection by contacting the team, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
About Wm. Haws Overhead Garage Doors
Wm. Haws Overhead Garage Doors Ltd. is a family-owned and operated company founded in 1985 and based in Guelph, Ontario. The company provides sales, installation, maintenance, and garage door repair for residential, commercial, and agricultural properties across Guelph, Elora, Fergus, Cambridge, Kincardine, Point Clark, and surrounding communities. Services include spring and cable replacement, opener installation and repair, weatherstripping, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs. The company is a nine-time Reader’s Choice Award winner.
Media Contact
Bill Haws
Owner, Wm. Haws Overhead Garage Doors
5408 Silvercreek Pkwy N, Guelph, ON N1H 6J2
Phone: (519) 763-4297
Email: wmhawsdoors@bellnet.ca
Website: https://hawsdoors.com/
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