Why Does My Garage Door Get Stuck in the Cold?
It’s early morning and you’re ready to leave for work, only to discover that your garage door is frozen shut. You wonder, why is my garage door not working in the cold? It’s obvious the freezing temps and snow, sleet, and ice are wreaking havoc on your door. When the temperature dips, moisture can accumulate […]
How to Tell If You Need a Garage Door Opener Replacement
How to Tell If You Need a Garage Door Opener Replacement You love your garage door opener. It opens and closes your garage door on demand. It’s convenient, increases your household security, and has become one of the most important investments in your home. But lately, it hasn’t been doing the job. It’s old, struggling, […]
Pros and Cons of a Belt-Driven Garage Door Opener vs. Chain-Driven
Belt-Driven vs. Chain-Driven Garage Door Openers The automatic garage door opener has changed the way we come and go, offering convenience, safety, and security for homeowners. A quality opener typically lasts 10–15 years, depending on usage and maintenance. Today’s most popular models, including chain drive and belt drive “smart” openers from our preferred brand, LiftMaster®, […]
Preventing Garage Door Break-Ins: Chicago’s Top Security Tips
Homeowners can spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on high-quality security systems to safeguard their cars and homes. Yet at the same time, they neglect to pay attention to their garage door, one of the most common entry points for burglars. If your garage connects to your home, it’s the easiest way to get access […]
Understanding Garage Door Springs – Torsion vs. Extension Springs
Your garage door springs are one of the most important parts of your garage door. When they break, it is frustrating and inconvenient. Springs offset the door’s weight and balance it, allowing it to easily open and close, either manually or with an opener. Garage door springs can break due to wear and tear, lack […]
Insulated vs Uninsulated Garage Doors
A new garage door can add to your home’s beauty and functionality, improve safety and security, and reduce energy costs. One study found that you can recoup over 75% of the cost of a new garage door when selling your home. While choosing the style, color and accessories are key factors, have you thought about […]
Homeowners Guide to Garage Door Maintenance
If it’s not broken, don’t fix it, right? Not necessarily. Everything works better when it is regularly maintained, and that’s true for your garage door system as well. When was the last time you had your garage door looked at? If you can’t remember it’s probably been too long. Your garage door is the largest […]
The Aladdin® Doors Difference – Replacing Your Garage Door
Take a moment to walk outside your home toward the curb and turn around. What do you see? Since it’s 30% of your home, you’ll notice the garage door. Does it say, ‘welcome to our home’ or scream ‘keep on going?’. While we all want a beautiful home, your garage door shouldn’t be the exception. […]
GARAGE DOOR WINTER MAINTENANCE AND TUNE UP
Now that winter has arrived, what have you done to prepare your home for the season? Bringing in outdoor furniture, wrapping inside pipes, putting away the garden hose, cleaning up your landscaping, tuning the snow blower, ordering wood for the fireplace, bringing out those warm winter throws, putting up Christmas lights, etc. But what […]
LiftMaster® Garage Door Openers: The Next Generation
Electric garage door openers have been around since the mid-1920’s and almost everyone has one. Once seen as a luxury, they have evolved into a matter of safety, convenience, and necessity. More than 75% of Americans use their garage door as the primary entrance to their home. A quality garage door opener keeps out […]