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If one garage door spring breaks do I have to change both?

10/29/2016

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Absolutely! Extension springs (located on either side of the door) need to work together and in sync in order for your door to run smoothly. If one is pulling too much and the other not enough the door will wobble or not go up and down at all. Unless you truly know what you are doing, DO NOT attempt to change you springs yourself. Springs (extension or torsion) hold an enormous amount of tension and one mistake can cause bodily harm.
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Garage door makes noises. Is that normal?

10/29/2016

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Garage doors will never run silently. There is a difference however, in a little noise from a running motor or parts and something that sounds like the house is coming down. Here are a few things consider:

1. Over time many garage doors just need a tune-up or lubricating parts to release the friction. Spray the moving parts such as rollers.
2.Some parts like nuts and bolts may wear out and need replacing. Looking for loose bolts will give this away.
3. If you have a garage door motor that runs your door, look for chain or belts off track.

Do I have to call a professional?
While we will always come to your aid, sometimes inspecting, lubricating, and tightening nuts and bolts yourself makes more budget sense.
If you think any parts need to be replaced, that might be best left to a professional like us! Garage doors are under high tension and can cause bodily harm if not handled properly.

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My garage door won't open - What's wrong?

10/29/2016

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Common reasons garage door won't open.

1. Check to make sure the power supply to the garage door opener is working properly. Is it plugged in? You can even use an extension cord to plug the motor into and have the cord plugged into another outlet.
 2. Safety eyes are not communicating. On either side of the garage door about 1 foot or 2 from the bottom there are safety eyes that look like cameras. They face each other and prevent the door from closing if there is something in the way. Try wiping the lenses if dirt is present. Sensors have to also be in line with each other. Sometimes they can get accidentally kicked or nudged. A way to tell if their lights are not on. Adjust the sensors until they light up.
3, Springs are broken. These parts help move the door. When broken the motor has a hard time doing it on it's own.
4. Cables have snapped.
5. Your garage door motor and/or accessories have stopped working. See blog about servicing you motor for DIY.
6. You garage door is physically locked. Make sure the side lock or lock bar hasn't been engaged. Do not use the motor when garage door is locked as it will damage the motor and garage door section.

Until you get it fixed, you can manually open and close your garage door!
In the closed position, walk to the garage door from the inside. Along the garage door motor rail (above your head) there should be a red rope hanging from the rail. Pull on it until you hear a snap. The garage door motor no longer controls the door. You can open and close it as you need to.

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Operating your garage door and motor properly

10/29/2016

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1. Safety Sensors - An absolute must when your door is operated by a motor is having some sort of safety sensors installed. Typically these look like small cameras with a lens that must face each other in order to work properly. They are installed about 6 inches from the ground on either side of the garage door.

Safety Commission has posted official regulations here: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Newsroom/News-Releases/1993/Safety-Commission-Publishes-Final-Rules-For-Automatic-Garage-Door-Openers/

2. Lock the door and use the motor? - NEVER! So many homeowners ask to have a lock installed on a garage door that has a garage door motor installed. Although against our recommendation we do as the customer wants. We also tell them that adding a lock can become a big future expense. How? I can't tell you many times in the past years homeowners have forgotten that they locked the garage door and then used the motor to open door. What happened? The garage door panel dented. If the panel has glass, the glass can break. Bottom line, a lock is not needed when you have a motor. If you must have one. Place something over the garage door remotes, keypads, or wall buttons to remind you to unlock the door first.

3. Maintenance is key - Regularly inspect your garage door tracks, springs, cables, and other moving parts. Look for loose hinges and damaged or deteriorating parts. If you have a wood door, annual paint/stain maintenance is a must to avoid any rotting panels.

4. What NOT to use - Part of maintaining your garage door is lubrication of parts. Contrary to popular belief WD40 is NOT a lubricant and should NOT be used on your doors. Most hardware stores carry products such as a light motor oil or a non-silicon based lubricant.

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Garage door cable snapped - Can I repair it myself?

10/29/2016

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In torsion spring systems, cables are attached to the brackets at the bottom of the door. The cables are attached to the drums at the top of the door and when the door is raised, the cables wind onto the drums.
In extension spring systems, the cables are part of the pulley system. 
Cables help both side of your door stay in balance as it moves up and down. It is crucial that cables are running in sync so that other parts do not get damaged.
Furthermore, because these parts are under high tension, please have a door professional take care of this repair.
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  • About
    • Contact
    • FAQ
    • What you don't know
  • Photos
  • Garage Doors
    • Garage Door Installations
    • Steel Garage Doors >
      • Overlay Carriage Style
      • Raised Panel Garage Doors
      • Recessed Panel Garage Doors
      • Beadboard Garage Doors
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