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…
The Importance of Garage Door Maintenance
Most people do not put much thought into the upkeep of their garage door until it begins to cause them serious issues; However, neglecting to have routine maintenance performed on your garage door by a professional can have massive consequences. Not only can a malfunctioning garage door put you and your family at an increased…
Stop Your Garage Door From Freezing this Winter
Halloween is over and you know what that means? It's the holiday season! While this may only be true for the real Christmas enthusiasts, the one thing we can all relate to is that colder weather already rolling in. When the temperature dips, ice and snow can hamper the abilities of your garage door, freezing…
How to Tell If Garage Door Spring Is Broken
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…
When Is the Best Time for Garage Door Maintenance?
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.…
How to Open Your Garage Door Without Power
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…
Tips and Tricks for Garage Door Maintenance in the Summer
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…
5 Tips on How to Avoid Costly Repairs for Garage Doors
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…
How Do I Remove Rust from my Garage Door?
Is your garage door starting to rust? Seeing the early signs of a rusting garage door can be frustrating for any homeowner. If you’re wondering “why does a garage door rust?” or “how do I remove rust from my garage door?” keep reading! The team at Alpha has compiled answers to a few frequently asked…
Garage and Garage Door Installation in Nanaimo BC: Should You Consider it?
With spring here and summer around the corner, we’re embracing the change in temperatures and welcoming the fresh summer weather! Winter can be beautiful here on the Island. There are lots of great memories to reminisce about - building snowmen, celebrating Christmas with our families and clearing all the snow and ice off our cars.…