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 […]
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Chamberlain Has Designed a Special Garage Door, Just For Your Dog
In previous blogs, we’ve discouraged you from installing a pet door inside your garage door, because ultimately the risk for mishaps is too high. Your dog can become overly comfortable with your garage door, and might not know to get out of the way when the door is engaged. Because of how these are arranged, […]
EDH Garage Door Repair Can Also Fulfill Your Locksmithing Needs
Not only is El Dorado Hills Garage Door Repair the best garage door repair company in town, we also offer a variety of other services around the clock. You might not think about it, but problems with accessing and securing your home can often call for urgent assistance. If your garage door won’t close, you […]
When Did You Last Replace Your Garage Door’s Weatherstripping?
Replacing the weatherstripping, the bottom seal on your garage door, is a simple garage door repair that should be done every other year, or every few years. Since it is made of rubber, sun exposure can cause it to crack and break apart. Not only does it protect your garage from flooding and other severe […]
Garage Door Repair: Why Did My Door Get Stuck?
It never fails. You’re running out the door, juggling coffee and your laptop, when you push the button to open your garage door and it gets stuck halfway — no sign of budging. Welcome to the world of emergency garage door repairs. Stubborn garage doors are common. They can get stuck for any number of […]
Want a Longer Running Garage Door? A How-To Guide to Smooth Operation
Think about how much you depend on your garage door for security, safety, and convenience. It opens at the touch of the button so you can always store and access your car. It keeps your house secure from burglars and neighborhood thieves. It’s a several hundred pound object you use several times a day, roughly […]
A Troubleshooting Guide to Garage Door Opener Repair
Want to keep your garage door opening smoothly and safely? Maintain a well working garage door opener. That’s the machine that does all the work after all. And considering most of us use our garage doors 2 to 3 times per day, that adds up to a thousand times per year. That’s a lot of […]
A Step by Step Guide to Repairing a Damaged Garage Door Panel
Sometimes it seems Murphy’s Law was invented for homeowners. If you own a garage door, at some point you’ll inevitably back into it, denting one of the panels. Or your kid may kick a soccer ball too hard, resulting in a pretty sizable dent. Or maybe one of those crazy rain storms we get in […]
3 Garage Door Repairs that Are Not DIY: Hire a Professional Technician!
You can save money on DIY projects — sometimes. Garage door repair is not one of those times. Trust us. You can cause serious and expensive damage to your garage. And more alarmingly, you can put family members and pets in serious danger. Garage doors weigh hundreds of pounds. They are not to be messed […]
How Much Will My Garage Door Repair Cost?
Aside from your car, your garage door is probably the heaviest moving object in your home. We use it thousands of times per year, and it weighs hundreds of pounds. So, is it any wonder your garage opener tends to wear out over time? With this in mind, one of the first questions that’s going […]