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, […]
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 […]
GARAGE DOOR WINTER TUNE UP – ALADDIN DOORS
Before old man winter arrives, and believe me, it’s coming soon, it is customary to bring in the lawn furniture, wrap indoor pipes, repair the roof, and put gardens to sleep. When it comes to our cars, we get them ready for the season as well. Checking engine coolant and antifreeze levels, refilling windshield wiper […]