Garage Door Operational Inspection Checklist

October 16th, 2019 Posted in Garage Door Opener Repair
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There are ways to identify problems with your garage door before they cause a failure in your system. Inspecting the components and operation on a regular basis can alert you to issues that need to be addressed. Preventing a failure of your garage door system is less expensive and certainly more convenient. Here is a checklist of areas to inspect on your garage door a few times a year.

  • Door panels. Are there any dents, holes or cracks in the panels of the door? Check inside and out. Damage can affect balance, safety and security. Make sure that panels and sections seal tightly when door is closed.
  • Weather stripping. Check the weather stripping at the bottom of the door for wear and tear. Look for cracking and check the pliability of the rubber; replace when needed to keep your door water resistant when closed.
  • Inspect the tracks and rollers. Look for dents and damage on the tracks; these are often hit by vehicles coming or going. Damaged tracks should be replaced for safety. Also, check the rollers and tracks for rust, wear and tear.
  • Cables. Inspect the cables that move your garage door. Look for fraying or unravelling of the cables. Call your local garage door repair service to replace them if needed.
  • Check balance/operation. Engage the manual switch and check the operation of your door. Can it be easily opened with one hand? Does it stay partially open? If it falls closed or is heavy, it needs service.

These are easy components to check on your own, but replacing parts should be performed by an experienced garage door repair technician for safety. This inspection can also be performed by your service technician during your routine tune-ups on your garage door system each year.

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Habpro Garage Doors
Dacula, GA 30019
770-985-3355

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4 Ways to Reduce Garage Door Repair Costs

September 4th, 2019 Posted in Garage Door Opener Repair
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Garage door problems are not just inconvenient, they can be costly and dangerous. A broken cable can allow a garage door to crash down on your car, or worse, you or a family member. A spring can break in the middle of the night, trapping your car inside the garage until it can be replaced. To avoid unexpected garage door repairs and cut down on costs, considers these tips for garage door maintenance.

  1. Complete regular inspections. You can identify many garage door issues before they become a major problem. Inspect your garage doors and opening system at least once a month for loose screws, frayed cables, dents, rust and other obvious issues.
  2. Lubricate your opening system. Follow the manufacturer recommendations for lubricating your garage door system. This can protect the hardware and reduce wear on your opener to help extend the life and cut down on repairs.
  3. Start with a quality door and opener. It may cost most initially, but the adage is true: you get what you pay for. Invest in a quality garage door and opener and you can cut down on repairs and enjoy a longer life from your system.
  4. Schedule annual tune-ups. Scheduling a tune-up on your garage door system once a year can catch issues proactively, reducing emergency garage door repairs. Tune-ups also can extend the life of your garage door system, saving you money in the long run.

Not all garage door repairs can be avoided but keeping up with preventive maintenance and investing in quality equipment is a good start. Contact your local garage door service to schedule your next tune-up and inspection to reduce unexpected garage door repairs.

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Habpro Garage Doors
Dacula, GA 30019
770-985-3355

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Garage Door Opener Repairs

October 12th, 2014 Posted in Garage Door Opener Repair
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Properly maintained, garage door openers will provide years of trouble free service.  However, when there is a problem with them it is now possible to have them repaired, which will save a significant amount of money over the cost of replacing the opener.  As with most things, garage door openers have a small computer in them and in many cases the problem with the opener is related to the failure of some part of the computer. 

Most of the major manufacturers have replacement logic boards, sequencer boards, and radio receiver boards available for their garage door openers.   In addition there are also non-computer related parts available for repairs including chains and belts, as well as components for the motor and electric eyes.  Even original replacement remotes are now available!   In many cases these replacement parts and components are “plug and play”, which helps to minimize the labor costs of the repair. 

The key to repairing the garage door opener quickly and efficiently is to be able to troubleshoot the problem and determine if the problem is related to the computer or another component of the system.  Once that is determined, the technician will be able to determine what part or parts needs to be replaced and make the repair.  Once repaired, the opener will be tested to verify that the opener is working properly and within the technical specifications of the manufacturer.  No longer does a garage door opener problem mean the immediate replacement of the entire system, which is much more expensive than simply repairing the opener.

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Getting Your Garage Door Opener Repaired

October 9th, 2013 Posted in Garage Door Opener Repair
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It’s a major inconvenience to have a malfunctioning garage door opener.  Furthermore, it can affect your home’s safety. 

It’s important that you ensure your garage door opener works properly. This means that your opener promptly opens and closes your garage door. A malfunctioning garage door opener can result in accidents – such as your garage door closing on a pet or person.  

In addition, your garage door needs to close securely. This keeps your home safe – free of burglars and intruders who could take advantage of your poorly secured garage door to gain access to your home. 

The cost of repairing your garage door opener depends on:

  •  Type
  • Maintenance
  • Remote
  • Door

Type of Garage Door Openers

There are various kinds of garage doors and openers.

Installing the correct garage door opener is important. Some openers are specially made to facilitate the lifting of heavier garage doors than others. The right garage door opener is one way to minimize repair costs – from the beginning.

Garage Door Maintenance

You can also minimize garage door opener repair costs by regularly checking to see if the whole apparatus is functioning properly. Your garage door tracks should be greased and operational. Additionally, the garage door itself should be in good condition. 

Garage Door Opener Remote

Many garage door repair professionals will likely check your remote first. Sometimes, you don’t need your opener repaired. A new battery might be all that you need. Alternatively, you might simply need a new remote.  

Door

Your garage door might be experiencing a simple issue that keeps it from properly opening and closing. Misaligned tracks or obstructions might be the culprit.  

For a quick inspection of your garage door and opener, call a garage door professional. Professionals can often easily identify and repair the problem(s).

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Repair of Your Garage Door or Garage Door Opener

May 24th, 2013 Posted in Garage Door Opener Repair
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Two common components of most homes are the garage door and garage door opener. When one of these components breaks or malfunctions, you will certainly want to have it immediately repaired. Otherwise, you won’t be able to use your garage. 

RESIDENTIAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER REPAIR

The typical repair of your garage door opener will usually include the realignment of the opener’s eyes or the replacement of stripped gears or sprockets. Other common garage door opener repairs include the replacement of any of the following:

  • drive chains
  • drive belts
  • brackets
  • limit switches
  • trolleys
  • circuit boards
  • motors

Widely known and often used brands of garage door openers include Craftsman,  Chamberlain, Lift Master, Genie, and Alister. You can have a professional easily repair openers from any of these manufacturers, as well as many others. 

GARAGE DOOR TRACKS, HINGES, & ROLLERS

Other common garage door problems include damaged sections, bent tracks, squeaky hinges, and squealing rollers. You can have repairs like these taken care of by a professional. In the event that your garage door or parts cannot be repaired, you can simply have them replaced. 

REPLACEMENT OF YOUR GARAGE DOOR’S BOTTOM SECTION

Damage to garage door sections is often due to mice having chewed through the bottom section that is made of wood, your car striking your garage door, or water damage eroding away the bottom section. If your garage door’s individual sections have only experienced minimal damage, then you can simply have the individual sections replaced. The wood or steel sections from most manufacturers can be replaced by a garage door repair professional.

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Garage Door Opener Repair & Troubleshooting Part 1

September 19th, 2012 Posted in Garage Door Companies, Garage Door Opener Repair, Garage Door Openers
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A common garage door opener repair and troubleshooting issue is short range transmitter reception or intermittent operation from your garage door openers remote control.  One of the first things you would do is to see if all your garage door opener remotes behave the same way. If they don’t try changing the battery in your transmitter as they become weak with routine use and require periodic replacement, the type of battery will depend upon the make and model of your automatic garage door opener. If you only have 1 remote and changing the battery doesn’t help you could have a problem with your receiver board inside your garage door opener control box on the ceiling. It’s also very possible that you have a damaged or intermittent garage door transmitter.

You can contact your favorite garage door opener repair company to purchase a replacement garage door opener remote.

Since your garage door openers remote control or transmitter works off of radio frequency there are many things that can interfere with the signal and diminish the distance or range that your garage door opener will work from. Some of the causes can be another garage door opener unit in the same garage, cordless telephones, WiFi, Invisible Pet Fences etc. Furthermore the source of your garage door opener repair could be interference from your neighbor’s home, cell phone towers, a nearby airport, microwave transmitting station or a radar station.

Sometimes the garage door opener that you think needs repair isn’t the problem and it’s actually your other garage door opener needing repair. If you have more than 1 garage door opener in the same garage try unplugging the other garage door opener from the electrical outlet and see if that solves the problem. If it does the radio receiver circuit board in that machine may need to be replaced.

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