Is it Time to Replace Your Garage Door Opener?

March 24th, 2015 Posted in Garage Door Openers
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If you’re like most people, when your garage door opener is working, you have no plans to replace it. However, unlike a television or toaster, your garage door can actually cause safety issues and incredible inconvenience when it eventually breaks. Most garage doors openers can last 10 years or more if maintained, but if you’re starting to experience any of these signs, it may be time to consider replacing your garage door opener.

  • Loud operation. If your garage door opener has gotten louder over the last year, it may be starting to wear out or be in need service. Often, loud operation is a sign you need your system lubricated; however, it can also be the sound of your motor dying.
  • Hesitation. Does your garage door jerk or hesitate as it opens or closes? These can be signs of issues with your opener, your hardware or an unbalanced garage door.
  • Intermittent slow response. Has your garage door refused to open or close when you use your remote? The battery could be going out on your remote, or there may be problems in the signal receiver.
  • Safety features not working. Does your garage door stop if there’s an object underneath it? If not, the safety mechanism may be broken or the lasers are not aligned.

If any of these issues sound familiar, it’s time to have your garage door and opener serviced and inspected. It’s worth the investment to have these problems repaired, or your opener replaced, before they cause the system to become non-operational. There are many new options available in garage door openers with features for added convenience to homeowners; don’t put off a preemptive replacement if it’s time to replace your garage door opener.

Posted on behalf of Habpro
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 985-3355

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Does Your Car Have An Installed Garage Door Opener?

October 28th, 2014 Posted in Garage Door Openers
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Many new vehicles are being manufactured with built-in garage door openers designed to remove the need for a separate remote control to open your garage door or automatic gate. With an easy-to-use remote built in to your vehicle, you can enjoy the convenience of an automatic opener with fewer security risks. This technology is similar in theory to a universal remote you might use to control your home entertainment devices, only for garage doors. 

Types Of Vehicle Installed Remotes

The two most commonly installed remote controls for your garage door opener are Homelink and Car2U. These devices often come factory installed in newer model vehicles, similar other upgrade options like satellite radio and OnStar. Most of these remotes can be programmed to open three different gates or garage doors. 

Is Your Garage Door Opener Compatible?

While these installed remotes can be convenient, they are not compatible with all garage door openers. Some older model garage door openers without the rolling code feature may not work with these remotes. If you have one of these remotes yet are not able to program it open your garage door, you have two options: 

  • Replace your garage door opener. If your opener does not include a rolling code feature, it will not work with these new remotes and may pose a security issue. Talk to your garage door service company about installing a newer opener which has rolling codes for you and your family’s protection. A new opener should be easily programmable to your car’s remote.
     
  • Install a conversion kit. For some openers which are not compatible with the new technology, there are conversion kits that will allow you to use Homelink or Car2U devices with your current opener. Your garage door opener company should be able to help you get the right conversion kit installed for your opener.

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How To Determine If Your Garage Door Opener Is Broken

September 14th, 2014 Posted in Garage Door Openers
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You press the magic button, yet your garage door does not open. Your first feeling may be frustration, then panic. Not only is replacing your garage door opener expensive, it can also be a major inconvenience. However, before you call your local garage door repair service, it’s prudent to first try and troubleshoot the problem. Here are a few tips to help you determine whether your garage door opener needs repair or replacement: 

  • Is the light showing on your remote? If you press the button on your remote, is the light coming on as normal? If not, the battery within your remote may be dead. Try opening your garage door with the indoor opener button. If this method is successful, the opener is working, but you may need a new battery for your remote.
     
  • Check your opener for power. Often it is the simplest solution that will get your opener working properly again. Check to make sure your opener has power, and has not short-circuited through your power box. Try flipping your circuit breaker; if that doesn’t work, unplug your opener for a moment before reconnecting. Sometimes openers need to be reset, just like a computer.
     
  • Try opening your garage door manually. If your garage door opener is not working from either your remote or indoor opener control, try opening your door manually. A door that will not open manually means the opener is most likely fine; unfortunately, you may have a broken spring or cable that needs to be fixed by a professional. 

If after trying these methods your garage door opener is still not working, it may be time to call your garage door repair service. They can further assist you in troubleshooting your opener, and discuss repair or replacement options.

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Garage Door Openers

June 3rd, 2014 Posted in Garage Door Openers
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There are different styles of garage door openers to fit the needs of everyone. Whether you are finally closing in a car port so that you no longer have to run in from the rain, or whether you are upgrading your current garage door opener to a more updated version, there are options available to suit all needs and budget. Traditional automatic garage door openers come with a remote that can be kept in your car or truck. These remotes allow you to open your garage door as you pull down your driveway. These traditional remotes have been extremely popular for the last 30 years. 

Today there are options to have an additional garage door opener. Perhaps you have teens who have started driving and they need their own garage door opener to enter the house when they come home. Or, perhaps you need to change out remotes to enter the garage due to a divorce. Garage door remotes are incredibly convenient for entering and exiting the home. No longer do you have to run back and forth during the rain and snow to open and close the garage door! 

Wireless keypads are also an option that is convenient for many families. For instance, if you want to take a walk but do not want to have to carry your garage door remote, a keypad will also you easy entrance into your garage while also locking it up while you are gone. When choosing a remote or keypad, or both, for your garage door it is important to take into consideration how they would be used in order to suit yours and your family’s needs.

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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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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 Range

May 21st, 2012 Posted in Garage Door Repairs
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Do you have to drive all the way up to your garage door before the remote control will operate the door?  Wouldn’t it be better if the opener worked further away and the door was open when you pulled up to it?  A typical garage door opener range is at least three to five car lengths.  If your opener is not working at this distance there are a few things you can try to get better performance.

The first thing to check are the batteries in the garage door opener.  Weak batteries will put out a weak signal that will not operate the door until the opener is very closs.  Putting in a fresh set of batteries will solve the problem in most cases and give you back the range you want.

If the batteries were not the problem, try reprogramming the remote control.  On older openers, you can manually switch to a different channel for the opener and the remote. If you have more than one remote control, don’t forget to reprogram all of the remote control units.  With newer remote controls, just follow the manufacturer’s instructions for reprogramming the remote.

If you are still not getting the performance you desire, try repositioning the antenna on the opener.  If it is coiled or bent, see if straightening the antenna improves the reception.  Some manufacturers also offer external antenna kits that mount outside the garage to avoid the interference sometimes caused by steel doors.

If all else fails, talk to your garage door repair service.  There may be a problem with the transmitter or receiver.

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