One of the last things you expect when you hit your garage door button is for it to close nearly all the way before opening back up again. A garage door opening by itself is frustrating and (as we’ll see) can be a safety hazard. Continue reading to learn why your door could be opening by itself and what you can do about it: Safety sensors: Your safety sensors are essential in preventing accidents from your garage door. If they get misaligned or the sensors get dirty, they can prevent your door from fully closing. Cleaning them off and realigning... View Article
Garage door yearly maintenance and routine inspections can help ensure your garage door lasts a long time. However, even after providing your garage door with routine maintenance, it can sometimes experience issues. These issues might include your garage door not closing all the way, or taking a long time to open. Whatever the problem, it’s important to have your garage door fixed before it gets much worse. Common causes of garage door problems include broken springs, worn-out rollers and more. Read on to learn more about these issues. We also provide information on how often to service a garage door:... View Article
The garage door is an important part of any house. It provides safety and security for not only your vehicle, but your entire home. For a garage door to do its job efficiently, however, it needs to be well taken care of. You can easily extend garage door life by providing yours with proper maintenance. This will help ensure your garage door lasts a long time without constantly needing repairs. Read on if you’re interested in learning how to extend a garage door’s lifespan. Keep everything lubricated Proper lubrication is important when it comes to preserving the components of your... View Article
Ideally, your garage door will open and close smoothly each time you press the button—but that’s less likely to happen as it should as your door ages and goes through normal wear and tear. The best way to ensure proper functionality is to hire a professional for routine maintenance. Read on to learn how often to service a garage door. Once a year Hiring a professional to service your garage door once a year is the best way to keep it in perfect condition and to prolong its lifespan. While this service can be performed at any time, we recommend... View Article
Your garage door and garage door opener both see a lot of use throughout the year. Over time, either part might develop some problems that you will have to resolve if you’re to get back to enjoying normal operation. Here’s a quick look at some of the most common reasons your garage door isn’t working the way it should be: Control needs new batteries: A simple way to test whether the problem is that your control needs new batteries is to try using the opener attached to your garage. If that works, try changing your batteries and see if that... View Article
