It’s not exactly fun to try and open (or fix) a garage door without power, but are manual garage doors themselves all that bad? A garage door serves an important function to securely keep your home and often vehicle locked away. Whether you choose a manual or electric one, each has its own benefits and…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Your garage door serves an important function in your life. You may not think much of it, but once your garage door isn’t working, it can be a huge inconvenience! If your garage door isn’t opening, it could be due to your garage door opener, perhaps your garage door is damaged, or, it could be due to a garage…
Your garage door may not be an area you think about frequently, but it’s likely something you use at least twice a day. However, when your garage door track hinders it from opening or closing properly, it can cause a huge inconvenience in your day. No one likes having their vehicle stuck inside their…
Your home's garage door weather stripping has a tough job. Especially now that the weather is cooling down in Nanaimo. Your home’s garage door weather seal prevents the elements from entering through the openings. As winter approaches, the chances of water, snow and cold air seeping into your garage door become greater. If you’re…
The garage door is one of the most common entries to our home. Most families use it as their everyday entrance. We often share our garage door codes with others, which is easier than trying to track down front door keys you've lent out. Keeping your family safe around this heavy piece of machinery is…