Weather is a tricky element. It can be pleasant, but it can also be brutal depending on the temperature. People require certain items during these times, as do windows and garage doors. Garage doors, just like anything else, can be affected by cold weather. The door may stick or become non-operational. It is important to take precautions, such as lubricating all the moving parts of the door and doing so, many times. It is a good idea to lubricate each door section as well. These sections tend to stick in colder weather conditions, which is something to be avoided. It is important to lubricate, but one should read the instruction manual to ensure that the lubrication is done where it should be done. It is a good idea to use the door daily, even if usage is not necessary. This should be done to make sure that functionality continues uninterrupted. If there is anything building up around the door, daily usage should be able to stop that. If the automatic door that is not working, then perhaps it is time to disconnect the mechanism and attempt to open it manually.