We can tell you from personal experience. They don’t make garage door springs like they used to. You can find garage door springs installed just after World War II that still work great. Today’s springs, however, will be lucky to see 10 years. We’ve had bell-bottom jeans that have lasted longer than that. Spring Lifespans […]
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We just got an emergency call for a garage door repair that could easily be avoided, so we thought we’d share one homeowner’s grief. It seems his teenage son had accidentally locked the garage door from the outside. And then someone tried to use the automatic opener on the inside and ended up frying the
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If you’re doing your own garage door spring repair and happen to order the wrong spring, no worries. You can still save yourself the cost and time of reordering the spring with a few DIY techniques using household tools you probably have laying around in your garage. If the Spring is Too Long If your
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The occasional squeak that can be heard when opening and closing doors in your home is often ignored or considered minor. However, the sound of grinding or squeaking from a garage door when raised or closed should not be taken so casually. Performing biannual maintenance and visual inspections on the moving and non-moving parts of your garage door is an
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A squeaky garage door is an annoyance to homeowner and neighbor alike. Not only will it prevent you from slipping out of your home quietly, but will also disturb the peace of the neighborhood. Finding the cause of the squeaking will help you to rectify the problem quickly and affordably. Lubricate the door track Over time, the
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Having a properly functioning garage door often depends on knowing and understanding the door’s mechanisms and the necessary parts that keep it in working order. After all, there are multiple garage door parts that are key for operation. If something is not working, it is important to know where to purchase replacement parts. Below, we
If your garage door spring breaks and you are trying to have it replaced, the first step you should take is to avoid opening or closing the door. If you attempt that, the door opener may be damaged and leave you with a much larger repair bill. Garage Door Spring Replacement 101 Use the correct
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It’s not a good feeling when you pull into your driveway and realize your garage door won’t open. In most cases, it’s possible to repair the garage door opener yourself. There are certain situations that require you to consult garage door repair professional. Before you head to Google, it can be helpful to take the
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Is it time to replace your garage door springs? Here’s how to know it’s time for garage door spring maintenance, and how to fix them if they need it! The springs are what make a garage door function properly by reducing the door weight as it opens and closes. If the springs are damaged, the
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Your garage door is off track. What do you do? A garage door that’s off its track is not only a nuisance but also a risk that should be fixed very quickly. The first step is to immediately stop using the door to avoid further damage to it. A garage door that is off track
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