Boosting Your Home’s Curb Appeal With Garage Door Repairs

December 19th, 2012 Posted in Garage Door Repairs
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Garage doors can be damaged in a variety of ways, from inclement weather to a momentary loss of vehicular control. Some unsightly dings, dents and damages may be merely cosmetic, causing no loss of function but negatively impacting your home’s curb appeal nonetheless.

If you’re thinking about selling your home in the near future or simply want to make sure that your home is the envy of the neighborhood, springing for some garage door repairs can be a great first step. Contacting a local garage door repair specialist to figure out what your garage door needs in order to be restored to its former glory can pay off in spades in the long run. 

While severe damages may often require a full replacement of the garage door in order to restore functionality, minor imperfections can usually be repaired with a simple panel or window replacement.  A simple assessment from a local company specializing in garage door repair can help you to determine what your garage door needs in order to look its best again, boosting your curb appeal and helping you to ensure that your home is in high demand if you make the decision to list it.

Even if your garage door has no cosmetic imperfections that you can see, it’s wise to carefully inspect the astragal, or bottom section seal. Prospective buyers will scrutinize every detail of your home to discover projects and repairs that could be waiting for them. Making sure that your garage door is in perfect condition and in need of absolutely no maintenance makes for one less concern in a buyer’s mind.

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Garage Door Replacement-What You Need to Know

December 19th, 2012 Posted in Garage Door Repairs
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Your garage door, just like any other part of your property, will need to be repaired or replaced at some point over the life of your home. In some cases, the garage door repairs will be minor ones like panel replacement or realignment, things that can be handled with relative ease and speed by a garage door repair technician in your area.

There are situations, however, that will call for a full replacement of your garage door. If the door is hit by a vehicle moving at a fairly high speed or subjected to abnormally severe weather conditions, repairs may simply be out of the question. As general rule, homeowners are advised to replace their garage door any time the total cost of repairing it is fifty percent or more of a full replacement. In the long run, a full replacement of your existing garage door may be actually be more cost effective than continuing to repair it over time. 

Even if your old garage door is still in reasonable working order, you should consider replacing it if you’ll be applying other upgrades to your home’s exterior. Springing for a new paint job or exterior home covering, shutters and doors will give your home an incredibly dramatic facelift, but the effect will be somewhat diminished if you’re holding on to an aging garage door.

Your local garage door dealer or repair technician can help you make the most cost effective and reasonable decision regarding your garage door upgrades, and choose the best option for your home. Even the most complicated replacements can usually be completed over the course of an afternoon, making a garage door upgrade one of the quickest ways to make a positive impact on your home’s exterior appearance.

 

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Don’t Underestimate the Importance of Garage Door Safety

December 19th, 2012 Posted in Garage Door Repairs
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Because your garage door has one major function, to open and close on demand, it doesn’t always register with homeowners and parents just how important it is to understand proper garage door safety measures. Your garage door is likely the largest and the heaviest moving object in your home; keeping your family safe depends upon everyone understanding how a garage door should and should not be used. 

Kids love pushing buttons, but they need to know that the garage door is not a toy. Push button controls for your garage door that are mounted on the wall need to be installed at least five feet off of the floor so as to be out of the reach of small children, and adults should make sure that all remote controls are kept out of kids’ reach.

When the garage door is moving, fingers and hands should be kept clear of door sections to avoid serious injury. Playing under or near the garage door, or trying to “outrun” it as it drops, are risky activities that can have serious consequences. Similarly, adults should keep in mind that exiting the garage by attempting to race the door as it goes down is just as dangerous, and also sets a bad example for children. 

Attempting to complete your own garage door repairs is also not advised in most cases, the electric operating mechanism does present a risk of electrocution if mishandled. Springs and cables, which are under an immense amount of pressure, can cause very severe injuries or even death if they’re handled improperly. In the case of any garage door repairs, it’s always best to contact a local garage door repair specialist or technician to ensure your own safety.

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Repairing a Damaged Overhead Garage Door

December 7th, 2012 Posted in Garage Door Repairs
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Garage doors can be damaged through a variety of circumstances. One of the most common occurrences that create damage to a garage door is when a driver accidentally backs into a closed or partially closed garage door. No garage door is meant to withstand that type of heavy collision. Whether or not the door can be repaired or needs to be replaced will depend on the amount of the damage and the type of garage door. 

When a garage door has been damaged in this way, the impact often affects more than just the door itself. The door rollers may be knocked off the rails, which can leave the door in a precarious position. The door may fall, causing further damage or injury. It is important to contact a garage door repair professional immediately to assess the situation and secure the door to prevent any further damage. 

Many times only one panel of a garage door has been damaged and the panel can be replaced. Other times the entire door and the hardware will need to be replaced. Regardless of the extent of the damage, it is quite possible that the door has been knocked out of alignment. Again, this is one of the items that your garage door repair professional will need to assess and repair if necessary. 

If your garage door has a window section in it, this is another area that is susceptible to damage. Flying objects or tree limbs from a storm are often the culprits that break the windows in a garage door. These window sections are generally easy for a garage door tech to repair or replace.

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The Importance of Garage Door Repair and Maintenance

December 7th, 2012 Posted in Garage Door Repairs
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Just like anything else with movable parts, your overhead garage door does require a certain amount of ongoing maintenance to keep it functioning at its optimum level of performance. In addition, there are parts of your garage door that may need to be repaired or replaced over time. 

Having your garage door inspected and maintained annually can help alleviate problems in operation and avoid more expensive repair bills. Your garage door has several hinges which should be lubricated, along with the rollers for your garage door and the springs. You can purchase this lubricant from your local garage door repair professional, if you feel comfortable doing the lubrication yourself. However, having it done by the professional, along with a full inspection of your garage door may be a better option. 

During a maintenance inspection, a garage door repair specialist should check several different items. Checking the balance of the door is a critical part of that inspection to determine if your garage door is in need of repair. If a garage door is out of alignment, continual operation of the door while it is out of balance can cause additional stress on the parts. An out of balance door can also be the sign of a garage door spring that is in need of replacement. All the bolts and screws of your garage door hardware should be checked and tightened if necessary during your maintenance inspection. 

If you have a wooden garage door, keeping the paint on both the inside and outside of the door maintained is another important factor. Paint is not just there for aesthetics. The paint is there to protect the wood from moisture damage. Applying a fresh coat every few years will maintain both the appearance and the protective seal on your garage door.

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Replacing Garage Door Springs Is Not a DIY Job

December 7th, 2012 Posted in Garage Door Repairs
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The tension that helps a garage door open and close smoothly is provided by your garage door springs. There are two different types of springs used for this purpose on overhead garage doors. The most common type are coil springs. These are mounted, one on each side, along the rails of your garage door. The second type is a torsion spring. This type of spring is mounted above the overhead door opening of your garage door. 

Over time, these springs can weaken and even break. Because of the amount of tension on these springs and their size, they can be extremely dangerous to individuals and property, if and when they break. Garage door repair professionals have been trained on the safe removal and installation of these springs. For safety reasons, a homeowner should not attempt to repair of replace garage door springs themselves. This is especially true of the torsion springs. 

If one of the coil springs on your garage door should break, a garage door tech will encourage you to replace both springs at the same time. This is not a ploy to get more money out of your pocket. If one of the two springs has already reached the breaking point, then the other spring is likely to be close to that point, as well. In addition, if only one spring is replaced, then your two springs will not match in tension, as once has years of wear, while the other is brand new. It is important to always replace both springs at the same time. 

Keep yourself and your property safe. Call a garage door repair specialist if you see signs that your garage door springs are weakening or if a spring has already broken.

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So Your Garage Door Needs Repair- Who Do I Choose

October 11th, 2012 Posted in Garage Door Companies, Garage Door Repairs
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These days more and more folks are remaining in their existing home due to deflated housing prices and a poor economy, not to mention a tight budget. As a result some folks are finding it necessary to contact their local garage door repair company. Garage door repairs are a very common occurrence and if you stay in your home long enough you’ll need to have your garage door repaired too.

Some common garage door repairs are the garage door coming off tracks, a broken garage door cable or frayed garage door cable, worn out garage door rollers, broken hinges, bent garage door tracks, a broken extension spring, a broken torsion spring, damaged garage door sections or an automatic garage door opener that needs repair.

A desperate economy calls for desperate garage door repair companies that will say or do almost anything to survive and gain your business often with you the customer receiving the proverbial, ”short end of the stick”. In order to avoid poor quality workmanship and rip-off repair charges it’s more important than ever to do your homework as a consumer. Not all garage door repair companies are the same.

Stay away from the allure of “free service call” or 50% off regular repair charges these are just gimmicks to sucker you in. A knowledgeable reputable garage door repair company will always provide you with some sort of free quote over the phone for your garage door or garage door opener repair.

Online reputation these days is very important so check that out and look for a garage door repair company that has been in business for at least 10 years or longer. The length of time a company has been in business speaks volumes and the shady companies can last that long.

Don’t be afraid to ask for detailed upfront pricing, after all it’s your money and you worked hard for it.

Blog post provided by Grayson Garage Door Company

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Garage Door Repair-Big Names Usually Just Mean Big Repair Bills

August 8th, 2012 Posted in Garage Door Companies, Garage Door Contractors, Garage Door Repairs
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If you’re having a problem with your overhead garage door or your automatic garage door opener and you suspect that the scope of repair is beyond your DIY abilities calling a garage door repair company with a big name might just mean a big repair bill.

Garage door repair just like electrical repair, plumbing repair or heating and air conditioning repair has it big huge repair companies that are practically a household name and many more medium to small size local garage door repair companies.

The misconception is that bigger garage door repair company is better or that bigger is cheaper or even that bigger is more reliable and the real hard facts are that none of that is true. Your local garage door repair company has far more to gain by having you as a happy satisfied customer than the big name overhead door company and your local garage door company has far more to lose by not treating you the customer professionally and fair.

Small to medium size garage door repair companies don’t have the huge overhead that big name companies do and can therefore afford to do the same work for less and because they don’t have huge advertising and marketing budgets they have to capitalize on every new customer opportunity. This will generally result in less expensive garage door repair bills for you the valued customer and because the garage door company is smaller the owner will usually be hands on.

When you need your garage door repair look for a local garage door company and beware of the national scam companies that have popped up across the country. Ask for the owners name and ask where they are located.

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How Much Power Does Your Garage Door Opener Need?

August 7th, 2012 Posted in Garage Door Repairs
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When shopping for a new garage door opener, one choice you will need to make is how many horsepower the opener has.  Garage door openers are available with motors that that have as little as 1/3 hp and as much as a full horsepower.  The natural inclination is to assume that the larger and heavier the garage door, the more horsepower the opener needs.

There is some truth to this idea, but not nearly as much as you might think.  In fact, the weight and size of the garage door has relatively little to do with the power of the opener.  That’s because garage doors have lift assist springs that do most of the heavy lifting.  No matter what size the door is, if the springs have been properly adjusted the door will open easily by hand.

If your existing garage door feels heavy or difficult to open, the springs may be out of adjustment or due for replacement.  Have the garage door serviced and adjusted by a qualified garage door technician before installing a new garage door opener.  Otherwise, the new opener will wear out quickly from the strain of opening the improperly adjusted door.  Never try to adjust or replace the springs yourself.  Garage door springs are under a lot of tension and can cause a severe injury or even death.

Getting back to the horsepower of the garage door opener, any sized opener should be able to open any properly adjusted garage door.  However, higher horsepower motors are quieter and operate more smoothly than low horsepower motors.  Also, an opener with a larger motor will last longer than a smaller one.  A high horsepower motor does not have to work as hard as a smaller motor to open the garage door so it will not wear out as quickly.

Your garage door contractor can help you select and install a garage door opener that meets your needs and fits your budget.

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Garage Door Opener Repair-Infrared Safety Sensors

July 25th, 2012 Posted in Garage Door Companies, Garage Door Contractors, Garage Door Openers, Garage Door Repairs
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So you went to close your garage door today only to discover that the motor won’t close from your garage door remote, keypad or wall button so you think you’re in need of a garage door repair. Don’t panic and call your local garage door repair company, yet!

Before you call for garage door service and repair there are a few things you can try on your own and possibly save yourself some time and door opener repair money.

The first thing you can check on your own is with the door in the open position press and hold the wall control through the entire closing cycle of the garage door opener. If your garage door opener successfully closes the garage door you have now narrowed the problem to your infrared safety sensors. Infrared sensors can often be a simple garage door opener repair.

If you have a Genie or Overhead brand automatic garage door opener you can unplug the motor from the outlet on the ceiling for about 30 seconds and see if this resets your infrared safety sensors or not. Try your unit from the wall button again if your garage door opener functions properly you have successfully repaired it yourself for free.

If this doesn’t solve your problem or you have a different brand of garage door opener such as Liftmaster, Linear, Chamberlain or Sears Craftsman the next thing to check is the infrared sensors themselves. First check and make sure that your garage door sensors are not blocked or partially obstructed by garage items, dirt, cobwebs or bugs. Also check the bottom edge of your garage door for cobwebs and leaves etc. that might interrupt the infrared safety beams. Simply cleaning away debris can save your-self a garage door repair.

If your garage door sensors aren’t obstructed and your garage door opener still won’t close the next thing to check is the alignment of the infrared sensors themselves. Often your garage door opener’s infrared sensors are bumped out of alignment because of trash cans, mowers, bicycles etc. Your infrared sensors have to see each other and can be adjusted up and down or in and out so check them for proper alignment before you call your local overhead door company for a garage door repair.

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