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How to Weigh a Garage Door
March 13, 2014

The weight of your garage door is a major factor in determining what type of torsion springs or extension springs you need. Door weight, along with other information like door height, track radius and drum size are used to calculate a spring that will balance out your door. In order to properly weigh the door,......

Extension Springs
Garage Door Extension Spring Replacement Cost

Garage door extension spring replacement cost varies by door weight , overhead door size and specific market area. Extension springs are commonly called “stretch” springs and can be easily replaced by most homeowners. Unlike torsion springs that wind up under tension, extension springs stretch to balance out the door. These springs can be ordered online......

15
Dec
Signs Of Broken Garage Door Springs

Loud Breaking Noise Many signs of broken garage door springs exist. One of the most alarming noises you can hear is the unmistakable sound of a torsion or extension garage door spring breaking in your garage. It can be best described as sounding like a shotgun going off. The best way to determine that your......

20
Aug
Increase Opener Remote Signal Range
Top 5 Ways to Increase Garage Door Remote Signal Range

The garage door opener remote range is influenced by several factors. Interference, antenna position and radio frequency determine signal strength. Here are some tips and tricks for troubleshooting poor remote reception. Poor garage door opener range is a common problem among homeowners. Pulling up to your driveway ,pressing your remote control button several times with......

15
Aug
Garage Door Extension Springs
Garage Door Extension Springs

Garage Door Extension Springs Garage door extension springs are installed along the horizontal track. Unlike torsion springs, extension or stretch springs fasten to a cable pulley system. As the garage door lowers the springs stretch out half of the door height.  When the door is closed the springs are under full tension, helping to raise......

04
Sep