If your garage door opener suddenly stops working, yet it’s nowhere near its expiration date (about 10 to 12 years from manufacture), it can leave you puzzled. Here are three of the most common garage door opener problems you may be experiencing. You can troubleshoot these problems yourself but all repairs, short of battery replacement, […]
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Today’s garage door openers provide many advantages over their predecessors. With increased safety features, convenient add-ons and Wi-Fi connectivity, there’s never been a better time to invest in a new garage door opener. When researching your options, make sure to pay special attention to the opener’s lifting power, or horsepower ratings. While ½ HP is
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Proper garage door balance is vital. This will help reduce excessive wear and tear on both the garage door and garage door opener. The International Door Association (IDA) recommends testing garage door balance monthly. Identifying an Unbalanced Door Completing a visual inspection is the easiest way to ensure the door, opener, and key components are
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It really is the little things in life that can make or break your day. Take, for example, your garage door opener. If your bedroom is above the garage, a noisy garage door opener may wake you, leaving you feeling sluggish the next day. Purchasing the quietest garage door opener for your home can help
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On average, the garage door is opened and closed 1,500 times a year. The problem with this is that it is often one of the last things homeowners think about when it comes to home maintenance, or for that matter, home improvement. That is, of course, until the door won’t open or close, someone crashes
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Do you think you don’t have enough storage in your garage? Are you unable to open the garage door and drive your vehicle(s) in at night? Make the most of your existing space with these garage space saving ideas. Except for the garage door opener, which requires professional installation, most of these garage space saving
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If you’re looking to enhance your curb appeal and increase your property value with a new door, there are many popular garage door materials to consider, including steel, wood, wood composite, and aluminum. Not only are these materials durable, but they can also easily compliment any home architecture, as well as be insulated to improve
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The beginning of a new year provides the perfect opportunity to breathe new life into your home’s curb appeal. Where better to start than with the garage door? After all, the garage door makes up a large portion of your home’s exterior design, and is often the first thing visitors see. In the Valley of
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Maybe you know this story: It’s monsoon season. Lightning strikes nearby. The power cuts out. Everything goes pitch black. With no electricity to power your garage door opener, you are left without a convenient way into or in this scenario, out of your garage. Unless, of course, you have an opener equipped with a battery
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It’s that time of year again. A time for joy, happiness, and holiday cheer. Hot chocolate, gingerbread men, homemade treats, presents, and holidays parties abound. Front yards everywhere are dressed up in a festive display of good cheer. It truly is the most wonderful time of year! Unfortunately, all the joy and happiness of the
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