Garage door maintenance & repair

Have you ever stepped inside your garage for some exercise or to work on an important project only to realize the air is sweltering and humid or even damp and cold? It can be frustrating to do whatever you came into the garage to do. On top of that, high humidity can lead to corrosion or rust, as well as mildew and mold. This kind of situation can happen when you live near a larger water source in a cold area or a climate with hot and humid seasons. The good news is that there are a few things you can do to combat the issue, regardless of the season.

Have you ever wondered what a torsion spring is? The chances are good that this is not something that has crossed your mind very often, or at all. However, these springs play a much larger role in your life than you might have imagined. If you have a garage door system in your home, and one of these springs breaks, you can be sure that torsion springs will be on your mind.

If you have a garage door that only happens to be a few years old, it can be frustrating if you start to see rust developing. You probably thought that the paint on the door should have been able to keep it safe.

Do you run a mechanic’s shop, a warehouse, a construction company, garage, or any other type of business that needs a commercial garage? If you do, you might not think about your garage door very often, but it is essential to take proper care of it if you want it to last.

So, your garage door is getting a bit older, but it still works great. It may be made of metal or even wood, but you’re wondering whether the effort and time that you would put into repainting it is worth it. Maybe you are considering whether an all new system is a better idea.

The number one reason that homeowners contact a garage door specialist isn’t actually a problem with the door. Surprising? The most common cause for a garage door malfunction is often something that many homeowners never think about - the automatic reverse mechanism, or more specifically, the misalignment of the photo eyes.

If your garage door does not function properly and you hear all kinds of strange noises, it may be time for you to take a look at your hardware system to identify the cause. Pushing aside this verification could have negative consequences. You could suddenly find yourself with a blocked garage door, with your car stuck inside or outside.

You hear a loud bang like a gunshot coming from your garage. You run to take a look and you notice that the spring above your garage door has broken in two.

Not only is your garage door the largest door in your home, it’s also the single largest moving part as well. So hopefully it makes sense that you should want to take care of it as much as possible. That’s one big part to need to replace, for one thing. Plus, if it stops working, you’re going to have quite a hassle on your hands.