Maintenance
Troubleshooting Reversing Sensors For Your Garage Door Opener
Your garage door reversing sensors protect people and property from being struck by a closing door. If an obstruction blocks the sensors’ pathway, the door automatically lifts back up. Hundreds of lives have been saved over the years with this technology. However, these sensors can malfunction over time. Troubleshooting your own system helps you save…
Read MorePrepare Your Home and Family for Power Outages
Some people love a good power outage. They get out the hurricane lamps, break out a few board games and enjoy some quality family time without the intrusion of electronics. However, power outages can make it impossible to get your car out of the garage, and they can leave you with hundreds of dollars in…
Read MoreDenver Weather Extremes Can Damage Garage Door Springs
If you live in Denver, you’re probably familiar with the adage “if you don’t like the weather, wait 15 minutes and it will change!” While this weather volatility certainly makes living in the Mile High City interesting, weather extremes and even seasonal changes can wreak havoc on your home, and, perhaps surprisingly, on your garage…
Read MoreRoutine Garage Door Maintenance
One of the most important investments in life is a home, and for this reason, a homeowner should take good care of it so that it can last for a long time. However, there are times when some take it for granted and forget to give it a check simply because everything seems to be…
Read MoreParts Is Parts
Although garages may seem rather simple, they are actually complicated systems requiring the coordination of many separate parts. By understanding the function of each part, you will be better prepared to address any issues should they arise. Springs A garage opener works by using two primary types of springs. Extension springs provide the strength the…
Read MoreCommon Garage Door Opener Issues
Garage door openers can have several common problems. Knowing the general types of problems that commonly arise with garage door openers and some tips on how to fix them can be helpful in being better prepared. The following are some common types of door opener problems: Fails to Close In some cases the garage door…
Read MoreGarage Door Torsion Springs 101
Have you ever wondered why your garage door is so easy to open, even though it’s such a huge piece? Torsion springs are a simple but genius part of any garage door that serve to stabilize the door, do most of the heavy lifting when opening it, and prevent it from falling shut once you…
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