Problem With A Noisy Garage Door?

August 15th, 2013 Posted in Garage Door Repairs
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We give little thought about the maintenance of our garage doors until something goes wrong with and it fails to function properly.  Worse yet, if your living space is either directly above or adjacent to your garage, is when the arrival or departure of a loved one is announced with much screeching, rattling and banging. Some of us kind tolerate that inharmonious symphony for a while but, eventually, that horrendous noise has to go, in order for peace to return to the house. 

Garage door noises usually sound far worse than the problem it reveals; they can usually be fixed with a little maintenance and part replacement. Depending on the age of your garage door, the wear of continuous use over time can cause cables to be loosened or frayed, chains and pulleys can develop rust, hinges can become frozen, or the track can become dented or misaligned. From inside your garage, with the door shut, visually inspect these items to determine if garage door repairs or replacements are needed. Spray a small amount of lubricant on the hinges, rollers and tracks.

Open and close your garage door manually; it should open easily, smoothly, and remain at the top until you pull it down. If the door does not seem to function properly with this manual test, the tension springs may be out of balance. Also, if you have the older chain-drive type of garage door opener, you may want to consider replacing it with a newer, quieter, screw-drive or belt- drive type opener. 

Above all, please be aware that working on your garage door can be dangerous.  Garage doors are much heavier than most people realize and garage door springs are unde tremedous pressur.  It is always advisable to have your garage door inspected and repaired by a reputable garage door service professional. Safety means peace of mind.

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Garage Door Panel Replacement

August 1st, 2013 Posted in Garage Door Repairs
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Damaged garage door panels are a real eyesore and are often very frustrating to the homeowner, as they are not sure if they can be repaired or if the entire door needs to be replaced.  One of the more common forms of damage is dings and dents in metal doors where children use the door as a backstop when playing ball.  Also common is cars either running into the door while the owner either enters or backs out of the garage with their car. Replacement of the damaged panel is a very cost effective means to correct the problem, restoring the appearance of the home. 

Professional garage door contractors have access to replacement panels from all of the major manufacturers and these garage door repairs can be done much cheaper than replacing the entire door.  The first step in resolving the problem is to set up an inspection with a garage door installed.  They will verify the extent of the damage and upon approval by the owner, order the replacement panel or panels, provided that they do not already have them in stock. 

Once the replacement panels are available, the technician can usually change out the panel in less than an hour.  The door will be checked for proper operation once the work is complete.  All that will remain to be done is for the homeowner to repaint the new door panel.  Often it is beneficial to repaint the entire door, so that the paint matches. 

Panel replacement is a viable and cost effective option to garage door replacement.  A professional garage door service contractor has the expertise and tools to properly complete the work safely and to the highest standards.

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Leave Garage Door Repairs to the Pros

April 23rd, 2012 Posted in Garage Door Repairs
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Whether it’s a malfunctioning garage door opener, broken springs, or other problem, most garage door repairs are best handled by a trained garage door technician.  Garage doors are more complicated than they appear which is reason alone to let a professional handle the job, but more importantly garage doors can be dangerous to work around and can pose a serious safety hazard if they are not installed or maintained properly.

Garage doors are much heavier than most people realize.  Garage doors weigh hundreds of pounds but a properly adjusted garage door feels very light because they are equipped with lift assisting springs.  These springs carry most of the weight of the door so it opens easily by hand or with a small automatic opener.

When the springs are out of adjustment or have been removed for repairs, the garage door becomes very heavy and can come crashing down from an open position.  In fact, many homeowners have been surprised by a garage door that seems to get heavier as it is closed until it gets too heavy to lift.  All that weight means that the garage door can injure someone who is standing or working in the doorway.

In addition, the powerful steel lift springs that help balance the door are under very high pressure.  If they are disconnected improperly they can seriously injure or even kill someone.

An experienced garage door technician has the training and skill needed to handle garage door repairs safely.  Protect yourself and your family from harm by calling a professional garage door service whenever you need garage door repairs.

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