Complete This Garage Door Safety Checklist This Spring

Posted on: 30 March 2016

Automatic garage door openers certainly make life convenient, but if they're not maintained properly or if developing issues are not caught early, they can also pose a safety hazard. You would never want your garage door to close or fall on someone, or the spring to pop off and fly into someone's head. If you take the time to go over this safety checklist this spring, you can ensure your garage door is in safe shape and reduce the risk of dangerous calamities.
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Troubleshooting a Garage Door That Will Not Close

Posted on: 30 March 2016

Garage doors offer security by keeping your garage closed off while you are away. This is incredibly important if you keep expensive tools, recreation vehicles, and other items in the space or if your garage has an access door that opens up to your home. However, if you have a garage door that will not seem to close or stay closed when you activate it, then the door is not keeping any of your belongings safe.
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When Buying A Pre-1993 Home, Check The Garage Door's Auto-Reverse Feature

Posted on: 29 March 2016

When buying a house, there are a litany of things to check. You'll want to make sure the garbage disposal, the doorbell and all of the toilets are in proper working order, among other things. One thing that many homeowners overlook is the garage door opener. If you're buying a home that was built prior to 1993, here's why you need to also check the garage door and how to do so.
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3-Step Guide To Making Your Jerky Garage Door Open And Close More Smoothly

Posted on: 28 March 2016

If you have noticed that your garage door is jerking every time you open or close it, you may decide to take action to make it open more smoothly. After ruling out a problem with your garage door opener, use the three-step guide below to take steps towards removing possible causes. Step 1:  Check The Tracks For Debris And Loose Screws The first step involves checking the tracks for any signs of debris, as well as loose screws that could be snagging the rollers.
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