If you want your garage door to last as long as possible and function without giving you problems, you shouldn't overlook the importance of garage door maintenance. Like with other parts of your home, your garage door requires periodic maintenance so that certain components can be updated. You can hire professional garage door contractors to handle all your maintenance tasks, and the service providers can also look for other problems that aren't easily seen and will need to be fixed to avoid further hassles with your garage door.
21 March 2022
While garage doors are now available in an increasing variety of materials, styles, and sizes, most share a common component: the garage door spring. Large and powerful, garage door springs are designed to hold the door firmly in place so that it can open and close in a safe, controlled manner. The weight of the garage doors, especially those that are very large or are manufactured with heavier materials, like wood or steel, creates a constant stress on the springs that can result in wear or damage, which can impact the door's ability to operate safely.
24 November 2021
Condensation on windows, including the ones on your garage door, is normal in some circumstances and abnormal in others; and in those "other" situations, repairs to the door might be necessary. If you're finding a lot of condensation on the windows, you need to determine when and why the condensation is occurring so that you know what steps to take to stop it. Sometimes, the steps are simple and will become seasonal tasks, but if you find the windows and their seals need repairs, you need to fix it as soon as possible.
23 August 2021
The garage door opener is easily one of the most common things a burglar uses to get into someone's home. If you have a garage door that opens to your home, this is even more dangerous. It's also dangerous if you leave valuables in your garage that you obviously don't want stolen. This is why you should know how to protect your garage door opener from getting in the hands of the wrong person.
21 July 2016
You will want to make sure that you are keeping a close eye on the condition of your garage door so you do not end up with too many problems. To help you understand when it is time to call a professional garage door repair contractor, you will want to check out the following points. The Roller Balls Are Sticking No matter how much force you use, if the roller balls on the garage door are sticking, it will be near impossible to get the door to move.
29 June 2016
If a garage door closes on your pets, children, or car, it can cause some serious problems. Modern garage doors will have obstruction sensors which will detect any obstacles in your door's way and send a signal to the motor to reverse the direction of your door when closing. While these sensors serve a necessary function, they can cause problems when they are not working properly. Luckily, you should be able to get them working again on your own.
7 April 2016
Every conscientious parent makes a dedicated effort to ensure that dangerous tools that could cause injuries to a child aren't left within reach in the garage, but unless you're also taking steps to keep your children safe around your garage door, there could be a risk of injury. Garage doors accounted for more than 13,000 serious injuries in 2007. Given the risk that the garage door poses, it's important that your children understand that it's not a toy.
23 February 2016
