Garage Door Repairs

August 1st, 2013 Posted in Garage Door Repairs
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Sometimes homeowners will run into a variety of repair issues of their garage door or garage door openers.  As a result, often homeowners are not aware there are contractors available that can make the necessary garage door repairs.  Often the doors are left in disrepair, resulting in the garage being unusable over time, as the condition of the door continues to deteriorate.  Many people are not aware that professional garage door contractors not only install new garage doors and openers, but they also service them as well.  Many contractors have a dedicated service department to handle these types of repairs! 

Common door repairs include damaged panels, broken cables, damaged or missing weather stripping, worn out springs and inoperable garage door openers.  Left unrepaired, these items can leave a garage door not only unusable, but also dangerous.  Many homeowners do not realize that worn out springs, broken cables and the inability of a garage door to reverse itself when a garage door opener closes the door can be life threatening issues if on addressed in a timely manner. 

In addition, every garage door requires periodic maintenance to keep it operating properly.  Door tracks need to be kept lubricated, chains oiled and door springs replaced after a certain number of opening and closing cycles.  A professional garage door contractor will be able conduct a survey of the existing condition of the garage door and garage door opener and make the necessary repairs in a safe and cost effective manner. 

It is important to keep in mind that many of the repairs will involve specialized tools and expertise to perform correctly and more importantly safely.  A professional garage door contractor will be able to make these repairs quickly, safely and economically!

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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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Photoelectric Eye Maintenance To Avoid Garage Door Entrapments

May 15th, 2012 Posted in Garage Door Repairs
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A garage door is the largest, heaviest moving object in your home.  Garage doors weigh hundreds of pounds and when operated with an automatic garage door opener, they can exert deadly force when they are closing.  A person or child trapped under a garage door can be seriously injured or killed due to crush injuries or by asphyxiation.

Incidents of garage door entrapments have declined since the mid 1990’s when all garage door openers sold in the United States were required to have safety reversing systems such as a photoelectric eye that reverses the door when an obstruction is detected in the path of the door.  However, the danger of entrapments has not been completely eliminated.

Unfortunately, photoelectric safety eyes are one of the most common problems with garage doors.  They are easily knocked out of alignment or blocked by insects, dirt or debris, all of which causes the garage door to become stuck in the open position.  As a result, they are frequently seen as an inconvenience by many homeowners who then attempt to bypass the sensors.

Bypassing the photoelectric safety sensors on your garage door is very dangerous and can lead to injuries or death due to garage door entrapment. If you are having problems with your garage door photoelectric eyes, do not attempt to bypass the system.  Instead, call your local garage door repair service.

Properly installed and adjusted by an experienced garage door technician, the photoelectric eyes are a reliable and important safety mechanism.  Your garage door repair technician can adjust and align the sensors to ensure that your garage door operates smoothly while protecting against garage door entrapments.

 

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When to Call A Garage Door Service

May 10th, 2012 Posted in Garage Door Repairs
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Modern garage doors and garage door openers are designed to work great for years, but with daily use parts can wear out or go out of adjustment and when they do, the garage door will need professional attention.  Some garage door problems can be addressed by the homeowner, but most garage door repairs should be performed by a professional garage door service.

For example, a broken spring is a very common garage door malfunction.  Most garage doors are equipped with either torsion springs mounted over the garaged door opening or extension spring mounted along the tracks.  These springs help lift the door and are under a tremendous amount of tension.  They can cause serious injuries or even death if mishandled.  A homeowner should never attempt to repair, replace, or adjust the garage door springs.  Let the pros handle garage door spring repairs.

Repairing bent door tracks is another example of a garage door repair that is best handled by a trained technician.  Garage door tracks are frequently bent when they are accidently struck by a vehicle.  Homeowners who attempt to straighten and align the track generally experience poor results and run the risk of the door falling off the tracks. An experienced technician can quickly replace and align the door track and get your garage door working smoothly again.

If the door is already off the track, you should immediately shut off the power to the opener to prevent inadvertent operation of the door and then call your garage door repair service.  Garage doors are much heavier than most people think and a garage door that is off the tracks poses a serious risk that it will fall  and injure someone or cause damage to your vehicle or other property.  Stay well away from the garage door until your garage door repair professional arrives and reinstalls the door on the track.

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