When rollers begin to wear, loosen or bend, they can cause the garage door to open and close more slowly or in a jerky manner. This puts more strain on your garage door system, which decreases its lifespan. Call us when you hear excessive vibration or when the
Short of replacement, there are several ways to give your garage doors a new look. Try a new coat of paint or swapping hardware with mock hinges and new handles. If the door doesn’t have windows, maybe it’s time to let in the light. Upgrade efficiency with new
The garage door plays a big role in your home’s curb appeal. Today’s designs offer thousands of combinations of color, hardware and windows. Don’t guess what the door will look like on your home. Using our DoorView® App, upload a
Just like any other large moving piece of equipment, a garage door needs periodic service for proper, quiet and safe operation. A technician can perform some routine service during an annual garage door tune-up. Moving parts requiring lubrication, worn rollers, loose track and hardware can be resolved by a professional.
Yes. The average garage door opens and closes approximately 1,500 times per year. Annual maintenance is a must to keep it running smooth and efficient. It costs very little to have a professional lubricate and adjust the door and head off problems
Minor issues can be magnified after days of cold weather. Here are four tasks to help keep your garage door safe and reliable through the winter. 1. Inspect and clean the rubber seal strip on the bottom of your door.
The best step to take is to ‘look and listen’. Listen for odd noises, and look for anything that doesn’t look normal. Call a professional for anything involving the springs or cables. Simple lubrication of moving parts (rollers and hinges)
A: Tension and use. The springs that operate a garage door are wound tight whenever the door is closed. When the opener is engaged to raise the door, the tension is released as power to raise the door. Opening an
A: Look and listen. If your garage door is loud or not moving smoothly, your tracks may be out of alignment or your rollers may be worn. Look for shaking parts when the door is operating. This is a sign
A: Not only is an insulated door much more energy-efficient for your home (especially for living space adjacent to and above your garage), but it is also much quieter in motion than an uninsulated garage door. An insulated door, along with a properly installed
