Repairing Common Door Problems

A door is something most people take for granted until it starts having problems. Over time, repairs are needed and depending on the situation, the repair may be anywhere from a slight turn of a screw to a complete change-out of the door. Knowing what you are up against with a door repair is not something to pull your hair out over. A little patience and a few tools are all you need.

Many times a door will squeak. Simply using a spray lubricant on the hinges can help in putting a stop to that irritating noise. Don’t have any spray lubricant? A dribble of vegetable oil will work. It is not a perfect fix, but it will work until you can pick up a can of lubricant.

Sticky doors are a nuisance! Knowing how to fix that problem is quite easy. If the problem is in the hinge and the pins; a quick cleaning of dirt buildup may do the trick. If the door is sticking to the jamb; an adjustment to the hinges may be what is required. If the door is continuing to stick; sanding the area where the sticking occurs will remedy the problem.

For those doors that seem to be an open window with no privacy because they are hanging off kilter; it can be quite disturbing. A little inspection of the hinges may show that one is deeper than the other. A cardboard shim behind the hinge will help in hanging the door right again.

Over time, entry doors can become drafty. When this happens, the caulk around the door may need replacing. Weather-stripping is another thing to think about when air is blowing in around the door. Repairing both of these will help in saving you energy and money.

While most repairs are easy enough for any home owner to complete, knowing when to call a door company can help you keep challenging problems at bay.