Update Your Garage With An Automatic Garage Door Opener

December 20th, 2013 Posted in Garage Door Openers
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Looking to add value and curb appeal to your aging house? You’ve probably thought of having a landscaper put in some new shrubs, or having a crew show up to add a shiny new coat of paint to the exterior of your home, but have you considered the value of having a state-of-the-art automatic garage door installed? 

As part of an overall remodel project to add attraction for would-be buyers or for added convenience, installing a new garage door and automatic garage door opener will bring your house up to date. Living with an outdated manual garage door can be such a hassle that homeowners will actually park in their driveways to avoid the physical exertion required to wrestle with their old garage door each time they leave or arrive. We’ve all been there, struggling with the handle, trying to lift properly in order to avoid back injury only to worry about a sudden fall when the door is finally in place. With an upgraded automatic electric garage door, these issues are a thing of the past. 

A professional garage door installation technician can have a new automatic garage door installed in no time. Make the call, learn about the options available for your garage and schedule the installation. You can open your new automatic garage door from the safety and convenience of your car or garage with your remote opener and keypad. Drive directly into your garage and shut the door behind you without any physical effort at all. No more worries about injury, damage to your vehicle or depreciating property values. A local garage door installation professional can make this dream a reality.

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Protect Your Investment With a New Garage Door

December 20th, 2013 Posted in Garage Door Installation
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For most Americans, buying a house will likely be the most important asset you own and the biggest investment you make. Regular maintenance and upkeep is the best way to help protect your investment against devaluation and the constant threat of home deterioration, which naturally occurs during years of wear and tear on the average house. 

One major component of home maintenance is assuring your attached garage is safe and secure with a modern and state-of-the-art electric garage door. Why compromise the safety of your home, the safety of your vehicles and the safety of your family with any garage door but the best? Why bother with a garage door that isn’t updated, modern and at the same quality level as the rest of your home in order to maintain it’s value? 

Scheduling an appointment with your local garage door professional is the best way to ensure the garage door you have is functioning properly, safely and is securing your garage and home from outside threats. A licensed technician can assess the current state of your electrical mechanisms, remote controls and keypad, the structure of your door, along with any windows it may have. 

When you have a safe and secure garage door, you can truly rest assured that no home invaders will enter through your garage due to negligence on your part. You can also enter and exit your garage by vehicle without risking damage to the automobile by a falling or malfunctioning garage door. Your home and vehicles will be more likely to maintain their value because of your decision to have your garage door professionally updated, maintained and if needed, replaced all together.

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3 Signs That You Need A New Garage Door

December 20th, 2013 Posted in New Garage Doors
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Your garage door is one of the largest fixtures on the exterior of your home, and can be one of the most prominent. When it’s in great condition, you have a functional entrance capable of boosting curb appeal. A dangerous, malfunctioning or unsightly door can have a the opposite effect. If any of these statements hold true for you, it may be time to contact a garage door professional in your area to make arrangements for a replacement. 

Your Garage Door is Unsafe

If your current garage door is putting your family, pets and vehicles in danger, then it’s definitely time for you to call your local garage door professional. Not only should you have a garage door that isn’t on the verge of hurting someone, you should have a garage door that stands for safety and promotes security for you and yours. 

Your Garage Door is Broken

If your current garage door is broken, a replacement is most certainly in order. Broken garage doors slide out of their tracks when least expected, no longer respond to their remote controls, get stuck, and generally cause frustration. A garage door professional can diagnose your broken door for repairs, or better yet, replace it altogether with an updated, functioning model. 

Your current garage door is ugly.

If your current garage door is unsightly with peeling paint, cracked windows, sun damaged finish and a rusted lock, it’s a sure sign you need a new garage door.  Right now, it’s easier than ever to contact a professional capable of replacing that eyesore for a more appealing, newer door.

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Control Your Garage Door With Your Smartphone

December 17th, 2013 Posted in Garage Door Openers
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How often have you forgotten to close your garage door, or even wondered if you remembered to close your garage door?  Have you ever gone out in the morning and found that your garage door had been left open all night?  Or maybe you have come home from work and discovered that your garage door has been left open all day.  It’s easy to get distracted and forget to close your garage door.

For most families, leaving a garage door open is more than just an inconvenience – it compromises the safety of your family, your home, and your personal property.  Many families use the garage door as the primary entrance to their home and if the door between your garage and your home is left unlocked, criminals can gain easy access to your home through a garage door inadvertently left open. 

Even if you keep the door between your garage and home locked, an open garage door provides criminals an opportunity to steal anything stored in your garage or to break into your home without being seen by the neighbors.

A feature of garage door openers that is becoming increasingly popular allows you to control your garage door opener via the internet or your smartphone.  No matter where you are, if you can connect to the internet you can check on the status of your garage door using your smartphone, tablet, or computer and open or close the door remotely.  This feature is not only useful if you forget to close the garage door, but allows you to remotely allow access to your home for trusted service providers such as your plumber, exterminator, and other service providers.  Some garage door openers will even notify you when your garage door opens or if you forgot to close your garage door.

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Serious Signs That Your Garage Door Needs Service

December 6th, 2013 Posted in Garage Door Springs
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Your garage door is a rather complicated system made up of several components and moving parts.

While you do not need to become a garage door expert, it’s a good idea that you become familiar with the most common signs that your garage door seriously requires repair.

Is Your Garage Door Uneven?

A garage door that is an uneven or lopsided while descending or ascending is definitely in need of repair. The possible causes range from broken or frayed springs to a seriously worn torsion spring. Severe injury can result from improperly repairing or replacing torsion springs. It is highly recommended to allow a trained garage door technician to service your garage door, especially garage door spring repairs

Does Your Garage Door Make Strange or Loud Noises?

Strange, loud noises are one of the first signs that there is something wrong or broken with your garage door. Pinpointing the origin of your garage door’s noise can be a challenge. A trained technician can inspect your door, locate the noise, and repair the problem.

Will Your Garage Door Just Not Open?

Your garage door’s failure to open can be the result of various problems. However, here are a couple of basic factors for you to consider, if your garage door won’t open. Ask yourself the following two questions:

  1. Is your garage door uneven in the track?
  2. Did you hear any strange or unusual noises coming from your garage door before it malfunctioned?

If your answer to either of the above two questions is “yes,” then it is recommended for you to call a professional to repair your garage door.

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Your Step-by-Step Guide to a New Garage Door

December 6th, 2013 Posted in New Garage Doors
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Regardless of why you decide to get a new garage door, you can simplify the process with these steps.

STEP 1: Budget – determine how much you are comfortable investing in a new garage door before you start shopping for one.

STEP 2:  Desired Style – what style of garage door suits you and your taste? There are various styles available, from contemporary to traditional garage doors.

STEP 3: Material – you’ll have to choose from quite a number of different materials used for overhead garage doors, including:

–        Steel

–        Aluminum

–        Wood

–        Wood composite

–        Fiberglass

STEP 4: Garage Door Opener – not all garage-door openers work the same. Each works differently. You’ll need to decide whether you want a

–        Belt drive opener

–        Screw drive opener, or

–        Chain drive opener.

Furthermore, you’ll want to consider features such as:

–        Size

–        Speed

–        Safety &

–        Security

STEP 5: Estimate – don’t worry if the options for openers, materials, and styles overwhelm you. When your garage door professional gives you an estimate, he or she will also explain the different options.

STEP 6: Installation – it is usually a good idea for you to be present while your garage door is being installed – in the event of questions, concerns, or problems.

STEP 7: Remote– the final phase of your garage door’s installation is the programming of your garage door opener remote. Your garage door installer will help you with the programming.

STEP 8: Manual – it is very important that you read the manual. If your garage door is improperly used, then it can pose a danger to you and your family. Please be sure that you make time to read your garage doors, manual.

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Your Home’s New Look and Increased Value With A Wood Garage Door

December 6th, 2013 Posted in Uncategorized
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Many people consider having a wood garage door installed before selling their home or simply to enhance their home’s exterior. That is because wood garage doors give homes a beautiful aesthetic accent while at the same time increasing property value.

After your old garage door has been replaced with an attractive new wood garage door, you’ll be blown away at the beautifying effect that your new wood garage door has on your home.

Therefore, installing wood garage doors provides you with many benefits, including:

  1. Custom building to your specifications/preferences
  2. Able to be made to fit any shape or size garage
  3. They provide your home with a “unique” look
  4. Damages can be repaired easily, without replacing the entire door
  5. Automatic (remote) or manual operation
  6. Increased home and property value
  7. Naturally insulating your home against cold and heat

Nevertheless, there is more to wood garage doors, then there positive effects and benefits. It is important for you to consider the installation and configuration of your new wood garage doors.

Your Options

It is highly recommended that you use a professional garage door contractor to take care of the installation.

This ensures that all of your needs are met. Furthermore, a professional can provide you all the possible service options required to bring new life to your garage and home.

Your local garage door company will be able to offer you many trims and finishes from which to choose. In addition, many homeowners enjoy having a trained professional help them decide which garage door is best suited for their home and situation.

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Why Repairing Your Garage Door Opener Is So Important

December 6th, 2013 Posted in Garage Door Openers
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You probably don’t think much about your garage door opener.

After all, the garage is not the most romantic part of your home. Therefore, most people don’t pay it much attention to the garage door or its opener as long as they’re properly functioning.  

Nevertheless, if your garage door opener is damaged or malfunctioning, getting it repaired quickly is extremely important.

Safety and Security for Your Family

Your garage door provides your home with an added layer of security.

Therefore, if suddenly, your garage door opener stops working, that extra layer of added security disappears if your garage door won’t close.

In addition, while many people are tempted to solve their “broken garage door opener” problem by simply leaving their garage door open, this can result in theft or wild animals in your garage. Therefore, it’s strongly recommended to have your garage door opener repaired immediately.

Convenient Home Entry

Another reason that it’s important to have your garage door opener repaired is “convenience.”

If you normally access your home (leave and enter it) via your garage, then you’ll really be burdened and inconvenienced when your garage door opener is broken. In addition, even if your garage door opener is simply beginning to malfunction, or it now requires more than a “simple light touch,” you might one day find yourself having to park outside of your garage, and enter your home through another door.

With a repaired, garage door opener, you can go back to your normal routine and enjoy the ease of access to your home through your garage.

If your garage door opener requires repair, contact your local expert today.

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