Troubleshooting Broken Cables: 20 Reasons Cables Come Loose Off The Drums

Cables are a crucial part of the garage door counterbalancing system, so when they come loose from the drums or pulleys your door won’t work. Common reasons for thrown cables include; setting the door down on an object, corrosion, broken springs and improper tension.  Springs are under an extreme amount of tension and this force......

How To Replace Garage Door Hinges

Type of Garage Door Hinge? Unplug your garage door opener so nobody runs the door while you are working on hinge replacement. With the door in the closed position, identify what type of garage door hinges are installed on your overhead door. Several types of hinges exist and will vary in metal thickness (gauge) and......

How to Replace Garage Door Bottom Seal Weatherstrip

Over time garage door bottom seal weather strip can dry rot , flatten and compress down to the floor. Old weatherstripping tends to allow water and other debris into your garage. Old seals also decrease energy efficiency by letting cold air flow freely under the door. Garage door astragal replacement is an easy project for......

Top 5 Reasons to Replace Your Old Garage Door Opener

The top 5 reasons to replace your old garage door opener involve both safety and performance.  As a general rule of thumb, older garage door openers should be replaced if repair costs are over half of the original value. In other words, don’t let old garage door openers turn into money pits. All machines manufactured......

Top 5 Reasons to Replace Your Old Garage Door

Replacing your worn out garage door system with a new system will save you time and money. Many factors can help you determine if a new overhead door system is the right choice for you. Here are the top 5 reasons to replace your old garage door. Adding Value To Your Home Over 30% of......

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Replacing Garage Door Bottom Seal

If you have an older garage door chances are the bottom seal is worn out. Replacing garage door bottom seal is easy to do. Most garage door bottom seals are relatively inexpensive and easy to purchase online. Before making any purchases you will need to determine the length, width, color and type of seal needed.......

How to Buy Garage Door Torsion Springs

It is important that you know how to buy garage door torsion springs if one breaks. The most common garage door repairs are broken torsion springs. Most springs last 10,000 cycles. With typical use this means they have a lifespan of 7-10 years. Chances are good that you will need to hire a repair man......

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Garage Door Spring Repair Cost

Most people will experience the unforgettable noise of a garage door torsion spring breaking at some point in their life. Broken garage door spring repair is very common since springs have a lifespan of 10,000 cycles. If you use your garage door as the main method of entering and leaving your house 10,000-cycles may only......