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Why Safety Cables are Important?
An average garage door is a pretty heavy unit, weighing an average of 300-500 pounds. Each time you operate this heavy door, it opens up smoothly and closes down with ease and at a steady pace. In a typical operation, you don’t worry about it lifting up too fast or crashing down on you or…
Read MoreIs your garage really safe?
Is your garage a safe place? This question is important because homeowners use this versatile space for a number of reasons. A typical garage not only houses your vehicles, but it also serves as a space where you store tools, hardware, equipment and repair devices. But your garage is also a potentially dangerous place if…
Read MoreIs it time for garage door cable drums replacement?
While garage door spring provides strength to operate the door, it’s the drums and safety cables that actually do the real work of lifting the door. Now, what are the drums? And what are the signs that you need garage door drums replacement? Let’s start with springs, that are mounted on a spring bar or…
Read MoreUnderstand your garage door emergency release feature
A simple push on the remote button is all your need to open your garage door. And this simple convenience usually goes unnoticed until there is power outage,and the opener has no battery back-up.Or when there is some kind of garage door malfunctioning. Can you still open your garage door? Take a deep breath and…
Read MoreWhen to replace your garage door opener?
A garage door opener makes your life easy, while ensuring that a heavy garage door is operated safely and efficiently. With an assortment of safety and operating features, some essential and some just nice to have, garage door openers not only add safety and convenience, but also add quick value to your home. This motorized…
Read MoreWhen is the time for garage door replacement?
Your garage door is possibly the heaviest piece of machinery in your house. Daily use and weather elements cause gradual deterioration and downtime that can be usually taken care with regular inspection and fixes. Lubricating the moving parts, tightening hardware and timely replacement of damaged components go a long way in improving the life of…
Read MoreTips to extend your garage door life
A high quality, properly installed garage door can serve you for a long time, if it is maintained well. Regular use, heavy weight-lifting and exposure to harsh weather elements cause wear and tear to your garage door and impact its performance and lifespan. No one wants to deal with a busted or a stuck garage…
Read MoreHow to care for your garage door springs?
It is a general belief that garage door opener is in charge of lifting and opening the heavy garage door. But contrary to popular understanding, it is the springs that do the actual weightlifting and maintain balance, whereas the opener is responsible for smooth movement of the garage door. Most garage doors are equipped with…
Read MoreWhy call professionals for garage door repair?
If you are someone who has a knack of tinkering or DIY, chances are that you can fix kitchen cabinets needing re-facing, or hanging a pendant light and even installing insulation in your attic. There can be many unexpected issues that may stop you from repairing your garage door, or if you don’t have the…
Read MoreWhat are garage door safety sensors?
Garage door safety sensors prevent any accidents or mishap caused by the automatic door close mechanism. Since garage doors are extremely heavy, any accidental impact can severely damage any person or object in its path. Safety sensors have been an integral part of the automatic garage doors systems, made mandatory by the law since 1993.…
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