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Are you trying to do what you can to limit your negative impact on our planet? When we all make small changes, we can make a big difference. A good place to start is your garage. They can be a big source of wasted heat and energy, so we’ve put together some tips to help you make your garage greener. Insulate your garage door A properly insulated garage door will help to keep the warm air in and the cold air out during winter, and vice versa during summer. This can save you a lot of money and energy on heating and cooling your garage. This is especially important if your garage is attached to your home, as the cold or hot air from your garage will affect the internal…

The lifespan of a garage door can greatly vary from one case to the next. Anywhere between 10 and 30 years is common. If possible, you want to get yours closer to the higher end of this range so that you get your money’s worth. With this in mind, here are some tips to help you get more years out of your garage door. Keep an eye on its condition You go in and out of it every day, but do you pay much attention to your garage door and its condition? You should monitor your garage door so that you notice if anything needs attention. Pay attention to how the important parts look, how the door sounds when opening and closing, and how it opens. If the door is…

There are lots of components that go into making your garage door work. The two biggest ones are the door itself and the electronic door opener. It can be hard to separate the two when it comes to the operation of the door, so how can you tell which is at fault when your garage door starts to malfunction? Let’s look at some problems you might be facing with your garage door and assess whether it’s a problem with the door or with the garage door opener. Your door won’t open or close There can be several reasons why your garage door won’t open or close properly. It could have fallen off its tracks, a spring may have snapped, or it may be a problem with the garage door opener.…

Is your garage door a little worse for wear? Your first response to a broken garage door might be to grab the toolkit and start tinkering away. But stop! Before you attempt any garage door repairs yourself, read this blog to find out why it’s a much better idea to call a professional. For your own safety The average garage door weighs between 130-175 lb. You wouldn’t want to imagine this falling on you while you’re working on it. But with problems like snapped cables and broken garage door springs, this can be a real risk if you’re not experienced with garage door repair. Not to mention that if you make a mistake in your DIY repairs, the door could potentially come crashing down at any time. Keep you and…

Maybe you backed up a little too far in your car, or maybe some extreme weather conditions are to blame. Whatever happened, you’ve damaged your garage door and need to know what to do next. Or maybe you’re just reading this to be fully prepared in case serious damage happens in the future. Either way, read on for advice on what to do if you’ve damaged your garage door. Assess the damage Inspect the garage door to see how bad the damage it, but make sure you stay safe while doing so. Is it just superficial damage to the panels of your garage door or are the moving parts damaged too? Check the condition of the springs and cables, and check whether the rollers are still securely on their tracks.…

Commercial garage doors get a lot of use day in and day out. Typically much more than residential garage doors. They’re made tougher and more durable to compensate for this, but they can still suffer from the wear and tear they experience every day. This blog is going to prepare you for some of the common problems you might face with your commercial garage doors and what to do in these situations. Broken garage door springs Whether your commercial garage door uses a torsion spring or extension springs, they can cause real problems if they become damaged or break. With broken or damaged garage door springs, you might not be able to open or close your garage door completely, or it might not open at all. They can also pose…

If your electric garage door opener is getting on in years, then maybe it’s time for a replacement. Perhaps it was already installed when you moved into the house, in which case you might not even know how old it is. Even if it seems like your garage door opener is operating in good condition still, there are lots of benefits of upgrading to a new electric garage door opener. Here are a few of those benefits… Enjoy smart technology Smart technology is making our lives more convenient in so many ways, and it has spread to the garage, too. You can connect to your garage door opener via your smartphone or home Wi-Fi network to control and monitor it remotely. This offers the benefits of convenience, saving precious seconds…

Compared to residential garage doors, commercial doors undergo a lot of daily use and, therefore, a lot of daily wear and tear. They are also likely to be concealing more valuable goods and equipment, or high levels of stock. For both these reasons, it’s important that you select high-quality commercial garage doors to ensure that they are built to last and are effective at protecting the goods contained inside the garage. When choosing a high-quality commercial garage door, here are a few key characteristics to look for. Sturdy parts A high-quality garage door needs to be made up of high-quality parts. The garage door spring and other parts should be made from sturdy materials and designed to withstand more cycles than is required of the garage door. This will ensure…

Do you have a broken garage door spring in Savannah, GA? A broken spring can be a serious and dangerous problem, so it’s important to be safe around your garage door and to contact a professional to fix the problem. If you’re unsure whether your garage door spring is broken or damaged, this blog should help you identify the symptoms. Here are our tips for dealing with broken garage door springs. What to do if you notice that your spring is damaged If your garage door spring has become damaged, the best case scenario is that you notice this before the damage becomes so severe that the spring breaks. When that spring breaks, it can be very dangerous, so it’s best to call a garage door technician right away to…

Your garage door and opener system are made up of lots of different parts to help them operate properly. One of these parts is the garage door spring that helps to lift and lower your garage door safely. Garage doors are fitted with either a torsion spring or an extension spring. Torsion springs are more commonly used, so it’s likely that this is what’s fitted to your garage door. But what are the differences between these two types of springs, and which one is best for your garage door? Let’s take a look at some of the key differences… Location and appearance You should be able to tell whether you have an extension spring or torsion spring on your garage door. A torsion spring is a large spring that sits…