It’s not uncommon considering the amount of daily use it gets for your garage door to need maintenance or repair. Different types of issues can arise from parts like the springs or the electrical system. For instance, your garage door won’t open manually, or it gets stuck open and won’t close. If you don’t feel confident in repairing your garage door opener there…
Replacing or fixing your garage door can come up for a variety of reasons, some including: It gets stuck open or shut It’s slow to open/close It's misaligned It’s been damaged It’s noisy There are so many forums on the internet discussing whether or not you should install your garage door yourself. The short answer is…
You’re about to leave the house—you hit the garage door opener, but nothing happens. Now what? There’s a good chance your garage door spring is broken and needs replacing. Before we provide tips for how to tell if garage door spring is broken, we advise you to leave it up a certified garage door technician…
The best time for garage door maintenance is anytime. If you notice things are “off” with your garage door controller or the speed at which your garage door is opening and closing, there’s no sense in putting garage door maintenance off until the weather is warmer or until you have time to organize your garage.…
Power outages happen…along with misplaced garage door remotes! Summer storms brew and lightning strikes or maybe an unfortunate accident wipes out a power line or transformer. Perhaps, your spouse or teenager drove the vehicle last and now your precious garage door remote is MIA! So what happens when you discover you have to open your…
While the average garage door today can last anywhere from 15 to 20 years, it is still necessary to perform regular garage door maintenance just as you would on any other major appliance of home equipment. Performing regular maintenance will help to maintain its suggested lifespan and the overall reliability of the garage door. During…
One feature you may want or have in your home is a garage with automated doors. Having automated garage doors require ongoing care, as to avoid garage door repairs that can be costly. Garage doors need regular maintenance to ensure they continue working properly. A general rule of thumb is that you want to have…
Spring is around the corner here in Nanaimo! As temperatures start to rise, it’s the perfect time to have your garage door serviced. A garage door is a big investment. While you may not consider it when it’s working, having a garage door that fails to open or close can be frustrating – especially if your car is…
Maybe you’ve had one of those mornings. You know, the morning where you’re off to a late start, don’t have time to do your hair just right, and you’re rushing to get yourself and your kids out the door on time. You rush through your routine, run out the door, throw your car into reverse,…
If you’re like most homeowners near Nanaimo, you know the changing weather can bring a myriad of problems with your garage door. Parts such as your garage door torsion springs, gears and cables can all be affected by the weather. All these little pieces work together to open and close your garage door hundreds of…