Having problems with your garage door, but don’t know how to program garage door? Although garage door technology can certainly be a head scratcher, it’s not so difficult once you know how to program a garage door remote clicker, and how to program a garage door keypad. You don’t need an expert technician to fix… Read More
Safety Check Your Garage Door Before Fall
Before the weather starts to turn colder and winter bears down upon us, there are three maintenance checks every homeowner should perform on their garage doors. Misalignment, cracking, or worn parts only get worse in winter’s rough conditions. Many emergency repair jobs happen when the temperature dips. To avoid having to repair your garage door in the… Read More
The Parts of a Garage Door, and What Could Be Wrong With Them
Help! My garage door has problems, and I don’t know what’s wrong with it. These are the parts of the garage door and opener, and what could be wrong with each of them: 1. Door and Sections The sections of the door can become dented or damaged, especially if a car inadvertently runs into a closed… Read More
Do I Need an Insulated Garage Door?
Is your garage door insulated? Should it be? As a Minnesota company, we definitely recommend insulated garage doors for homes that see very low or high temperatures. Investing in an insulated door saves heat, energy, and money, and keeps you comfortable all winter. What difference does insulation make for a garage door? Consider your garage… Read More
How to Test your Garage Door and Garage Door Opener for Safety
Avoid accidents, injuries, and undue strain on your garage door and opener by maintaining and regularly testing them both. These quick 1-minute tests will keep them working smoothly and safely. Test the balance of your garage door: Step 1. Disconnect your garage door from the opener by pulling on the red release cord. Step 2. Manually… Read More
I Think My Garage Door is Broken
One of the most common and infuriating issues with garage doors is when they just don’t respond. Just think about how many times you take your car out every day. Dealing with a broken garage door gets worse everyday. If you can’t get it fixed quickly, a silly problem like a stuck garage door could… Read More