May 15, 2018
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Residential Garage Door
How Much Headroom Do I Need for My Residential Garage Door? If you’re thinking about getting a new garage door, or you want to install a new garage door opener and are wondering if you have enough room in your garage, you might be curious about just how much headroom you need for the garage door system you have in mind. Request Estimate For a standard garage door with an electric opener, you’ll want a minimum of 15 inches of overhead clearance. 12 inches for the door and torsion spring system and three inches for the garage door opener equipment. […]
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March 29, 2018
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Residential Garage Door
Use Your Tax Return to Upgrade Your Home Most people this year will receive money after completing their tax returns. While it’s tempting to splurge on new personal items like a tropical vacation or electronics, consider using the extra money for some home improvements. While most refunds can’t provide enough cash for a new home addition or a major kitchen renovation, they can give you enough funds to provide a range of home improvement options — like investing in a new garage door. Replacing your garage door can improve your home’s value and curb appeal — plus increase your quality […]
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February 21, 2018
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FAQ, Residential Garage Door
How to Change a Garage Door Opener Code If you have a LiftMaster® with MyQ® Smart Technology, you are probably already enjoying the incredible ease and convenience of it to operate your garage door. Most of the time, you probably use a remote control or digital app to open and close your door without difficulty, but if you need help programming or changing a keyless entry PIN code, here is a basic rundown. Setting Your Code The first step is to set your code: Step 1: Find the Learn Button – On the MyQ Control Panel, the Learn button is […]
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What’s the Difference Between Torsion Springs and Extension Springs? You likely know that your springs are among the most important elements of your garage door system. If your garage door is not opening or closing correctly, it’s very often that a broken or worn out spring is the culprit. If you’ve heard people talk about garage door springs before, you’ve most likely heard them called either torsion springs or extension springs. These are two different types of garage door springs — but what’s the difference, and which one is better? Torsion Springs vs. Extension Springs Torsion springs are large springs […]
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Many homeowners are wondering about simple, affordable and worthwhile investments they can make to upgrade their homes. Some homeowners look for ways to update the look of their home, increase their home value, add new features or improve the functionality and efficiency of their homes. For other families, improving safety and security are paramount. No matter your reason for making home improvements, you’ve likely considered the best way to get a return on investment. You want to make sure any renovations you commit to are going to be financially feasible, especially if you’re going to be putting out a fairly […]
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How to Balance Your Garage Door If your garage door isn’t sitting right, you may need to balance it. An unbalanced garage door can put a strain on the door’s system as well as create a potential safety issue, so it’s important to take care of your balance issue as quickly as possible. If you’re not sure whether or not you need to balance your garage door — or how to do it if you need to — read on! Do I Need to Balance My Garage Door? To see if you need to balance your garage door, simply lift […]
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What Is a Garage Door R-Value? One thing you may notice when comparing potential garage doors is the door’s R-Value. But what is a garage door’s R-Value — and how important is it when choosing a garage door? R-Value, Explained An R-value tells you the level of insulation a garage door provides. Thus, it’s only an issue if you’re seeking an insulated garage door. There are many benefits to having an insulated garage door. For one, insulated garage doors, since they have that added layer of insulation, tend to be more durable and damage-resistant than non-insulated doors. Naturally, they also […]
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April 12, 2017
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FAQ, Residential Garage Door
How Does a Garage Door Work? The functioning of a garage door is something a lot of people take for granted. All they know is when they press the button on their remote, the garage door opens or closes. They may know that a spring is somehow involved, but that’s it. So, how does a spring-loaded garage door work? Most of the time, you don’t really need to know. However, when something goes wrong with your garage door, a little knowledge about how a roller garage door works can be helpful, or at least comforting. Even if you’re not going […]
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January 18, 2017
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Garage Door Repair
How to Fix a Noisy Garage Door Is there anything more irritating than a noisy garage door? The loud whirring, rumbling and rattling of a garage door every time it goes up or down — it makes you feel like something is very wrong even if it isn’t and alerts everyone in the house, also possibly all the neighbors, that you’re coming or going. While it’s probably not realistic to expect that your garage door will glide noiselessly up and down every time you use it, or even that you’ll have it purring like a kitten, it shouldn’t be unbearably […]
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December 14, 2016
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FAQ
What To Do if I Lose My Garage Door Opener Remote? There are few things as convenient as a garage door opener. It makes getting in and out of your home convenient and safer – not to mention staying dry in rainy weather. What happens though if you misplace or lose it? How do you make sure that no one else can use it to gain entry to your home? Make Sure Your Garage Door Opener Remote Is Really Missing It’s highly likely that your garage door opener remote is simply misplaced. Check all the places where it could be, […]
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