Garage Door Spring Repair: What You Need to Know
One of the most important parts on your garage door measures just 2 1/8” or 2 3/16” (these measurements may vary though). But don’t let its small size fool you. Without this one component, the garage door cannot be opened or closed, regardless of manual or automatic operation. The danger broken garage door springs present is far […]
High-Tech Garage Door Openers
The earliest garage door opener, invented in 1926 by C.J. Johnson, was quite basic. Chain-driven, it simply lifted and lowered the door when activated from within the garage. Remotes weren’t invented until much later. Over the years, several additional features were added, including photoelectric sensors, designed to prevent the door from closing in the event […]
Stuck Garage Door? Troubleshoot it Here!
A stuck garage door can happen to the best of us; occasionally even with regular, monthly maintenance. Thankfully a stuck garage door can be fixed with little to no inconvenience. Keep in mind though that if the door sticks in the open position, it presents a safety concern, necessitating the need for immediate repair. Troubleshooting […]
Guide to Garage Door Sizes
In mountain states like Arizona, 54.4% of all residential homes built in 2017 featured two-car garages, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Three or more car garages are included in 36.6% of homes built. Only a small percentage of homes have garages that accommodate one-car (3.9%) or oversized vehicles (5.1%). Whether you’re building a […]
Commercial Garage Doors 101
Commercial garage doors can be as big as 24 ft. wide and 20 ft. high. These doors also vary in terms of style, appearance, and energy-efficiency. Fire-rated commercial garage doors can also be constructed. The various types of commercial garage doors available to you as well as what components are required are outlined in the […]
Why Do Garage Door Springs Break?
Garage door springs break some time during their 1,428th operation, usually while the door is being closed. This is based on a 10,000-cycle spring, opened and closed four times per day. Once they go out, all tension is released, and they are no longer able to counterbalance the weight of the door. The result is a […]
What is Geofencing?
Geofencing uses special technology (e.g., GPS, RFID or Wi-Fi) to trigger a pre-programmed alert, or other action when a specific user’s smartphone or other device enters or leaves a virtual perimeter around a geographical location (source, 2016). Geofencing requires the use of location services. It may require an application to be open as well. Only […]
Want a New Look? Replace Your Garage Door!
Looking to boost your home’s curb appeal? A new garage door can instantly transform the look of your home – especially if the old door is very dilapidated. A new door can be a great investment as well. According to Remodeling magazine’s latest Cost vs Value Report, garage doors top the list with a 98.3% return on investment […]
Garage Door Maintenance Tasks
1,500 That’s the number of times the average garage door is opened and closed. The garage door, however, remains one of the most overlooked areas of the home. That is until something goes wrong with either it or its automatic opener. You can help ensure trouble-free operation, thus preventing the inconvenience of a malfunctioning system, […]
Smart Garage Door Opener Buying Guide
Whether you’re in the house, at the office, or on a beach somewhere – monitoring and operating the garage door has never been possible. Thanks to modern technology, you can do this directly from your smartphone with a smart garage door opener. Real-time alerts if the door is left open or it’s operated by someone […]
