When it comes to garage door maintenance and repairs it can be a difficult call to make whether or not to DIY or hire a professional. Minor issues such as a rattling or squeaky opener can often be fixed with a few simple tools and a little patience. However, more complex problems such as a […]
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Common Garage Door Parts that May Need Replacement
Garage doors are actually fairly complicated pieces of machinery, with a lot of moving parts. Though with care and regular maintenance they can last many years without issue, there are some common failure points that should be inspected somewhat regularly, especially when strange noises and other outside-the-norm behavior starts cropping up. Let’s take a look […]
Know Your Garage Door Inside and Out
If you have a garage door, chances are that it’s broken once or twice over the last few years. With a quick call to a garage door repair company, it was likely fixed within a few hours. You really don’t pay attention to overhead doors until something goes wrong. And when things do go wrong, […]
Stop Ignoring Repairs, Call A Garage Door Service Today
We empathize with those who absolutely detest have to deal with repairs. You use your garage door multiple times a day and likely take it for granted. After all, you get to sit in your car and open the door thanks to the push of a button. Long gone are the days of opening and […]
How To Stop Your Garage Door’s Rattling Noise
Garage doors are valuable, and important, aspects of your home and should be treated as such when they start acting out of the norm. Would you take the time to fix your front door if it was busted? Keeping your garage door repaired is at least as important for the security of your home, and […]
How To Get Your Garage Door Ready For Summer
Summer is right around the corner which means it’s time to make sure your garage door is ready for the new season. With the weather more relaxed, you’ll probably be using your garage door more often, and likely leaving it open longer. You might even have some more free time on your hands, which makes […]
Garage Door Repairs Can Take Time
Rarely do things break during a convenient time. Modern life is so busy, adding repairs into the mix can take away precious time that could be dedicated to friends, families, and hobbies. Unlike other minor repairs around the house, a garage door messing up requires immediate attention, especially if your car is stuck inside and […]
How Much Will Your Garage Door Repair Cost?
Here’s the deal: Sure, some minor garage door repairs you can do yourself, like tightening the bolts as a routine maintenance. But many repairs will require the expertise of a professional. And yes, there will be some costs. How much a garage door repair will cost depends on the nature and complexity of the repair, […]
Keeping Your Garage Door Balanced
Most homeowners use their garage door multiple times a day, which can add up to almost a thousand times per year. The door will naturally go through wear and tear, especially if it is not routinely maintained or repaired. One of the most common repairs that garage doors go through is doors being unbalanced. Your […]
Important Things to Check to Diagnose Your Noisy Garage Door
Lubricate all moving parts: Look at the infrastructure of your garage door and identify the moving parts, like the rollers, trolley carriage, hinges and springs. Any time you have metal moving against metal, it needs to be lubricated every so often to lessen friction and slow the degradation of the metal. There’s nothing wrong with […]