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 […]
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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 […]
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How to Reset a Garage Door Code
Having a door code for your automatic garage doors is a convenient way to add another layer of safety to your home. But, what if you recently moved into a new home, and the realtor had access to the code? Or you’ve lived in your home for years and haven’t changed the code since you […]
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How to Reset a Garage Door Opener
Your garage door is one of your main points of entry in and out of your home, so being able to use it is a key part of your daily life. Like anything else, though, a garage door may need some attention now and then. In many cases, resetting the garage door opener is the […]
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How a Garage Door Works
Most people don’t think about how a garage door opener works. It is too simple to push a button in the morning when you leave for work and not think about your garage again until you come back home — at least until it stops working correctly. Understanding how garage door openers work can help […]
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Adjusting a Craftsman Garage Door Opener
Learning how to adjust the door travel on your Sears Craftsman garage door opener is essential to keeping it safe and operating effectively, as an improperly set garage door can be dangerous to young children and cars alike. However, the manual’s guidance may not clarify how to get the door travel adjustment right. Aladdin Doors […]
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WHY IS MY GARAGE DOOR SO NOISY?
Garage doors make noise. Some more than others. They’re made of complex mechanisms and moving parts that will indeed make noise. Because the door weighs a lot, especially if it’s insulated or made of wood, it takes a lot of effort to move it, again, making noise. Garage door openers, while certainly a convenience and […]
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Prepare Your Garage Door For Summer
Did you know that summer’s heat and humidity can affect your garage door system? While your garage door can last 15 years under good conditions, performing regular maintenance on it can lengthen its life and prevent damages and repairs. After all, it is the largest door in your home. Like Benjamin Franklin once said, “an […]
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Replacing Garage Door Cables and Springs
Garage Door Cables and Springs Replacement There are many components to your garage door system. Garage door springs and cables are vital to your door’s safety and operation. In fact, they depend on each other and without them your door will not open. That’s because springs counterbalance the door and apply the right tension so […]
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What is the best time of the year for garage door replacement?
You’ve been thinking about replacing that old, ugly garage door for months if not years. It’s been a neighborhood eyesore and an embarrassment to your home’s curb appeal. If it’s been damaged beyond repair, dilapidated, or rusted through, you have no choice. Dented panels can usually be replaced if the door isn’t too old. If […]
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