If you have a garage door opener that was installed any time after 1993, it has a garage door sensor that improves safety and prevents injury. (And if your garage door doesn’t have this, it’s time to upgrade with a new installation.) These sensors are...
It’s been a long day when you return home. You’re tired and beat. You push the button on your garage door and nothing happens. Nada. Same with the wall switch. Your garage door opener won’t open. Maybe it needs to be repaired. In the meantime,...
LED lights are an amazing invention. They produce light at 90 percent more efficiently than incandescent bulbs. While they do cost more than traditional bulbs, they last significantly longer. They save both your budget and the earth. But the catch is they can play tricks...
Is your garage door warped or bowing in the middle? This is a concern you need to fix. It’s obvious a sagging and bowing door is unsightly, but it’s more than just an aesthetic problem. It can seriously affect how your door opens and closes,...
Oiled tempered springs are the most common garage door springs available. They’ve been around for ages — practically since the car replaced the horse. They work pretty well, but they come with a catch — they rust. But they make up for this inconvenience with...
Thinking about a home renovation? Your garage door is a great place to start. It’s likely the largest forward facing feature of your home. In fact, your garage door is pretty much where curb appeal begins. It has a huge impact on your property value....
Your garage door works well. It’s got a few years left in it, but let’s face it: The paint job dates it. The paint is either out of style or its flaking and peeling, or rust spots cover your door. This can make an otherwise...
Garage doors are like water out of the tap — we tend not to think about them until its a problem. But when there’s an issue, our whole worlds are out of whack simply because we depend on them so much. So what do you...
If you own a garage door, it’s going to break eventually. And sometimes those repairs can be expensive. It’s an intrinsic cost of owning a home. Fortunately, there are several DIY maintenance repairs you can regularly do to your garage to keep the cost of...
At our professional garage door service in Elk Grove, California, our service technicians are asked for their advice all the time. Which is great, because we love to discuss garage door repair with our customers. Often, our customers face similar issues, questions and concerns. Here...