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…
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,…
Once the warmer weather finally decides to roll around, you may be tempted to leave your garage door open during the day or night. A little fresh air will do your dusty garage some good, right? Wrong. Leaving the door to your garage open for an extended amount of time can be a costly…