Why replace your garage door opener? It's a question many homeowners ask themselves only when they realize the system is old or malfunctioning. But it's not just because of its age that you might be considering this upgrade; there are plenty of other benefits to replacing your opener with a...
Why You Should Let Professionals Handle Garage Door Repair
Garage door repair is something that you should not attempt yourself. Why? For garage doors to work correctly, they need a little bit of maintenance from time to time. Garage door repairs are a leading cause for garage door malfunctions, and it's best left in the hands of professionals who...
3 Common Garage Door Repairs You Can Do Yourself And One That You Shouldn’t
If your garage door isn't working as it should, you may be tempted to try and do the repairs yourself. But garage doors are complicated mechanisms that can be dangerous if they aren't handled properly. Here are three common problems with garage doors that many homeowners are able to fix...
Chain vs Belt Drive Garage Door Openers. Which Is Right For You?
Among all the factors to consider when shopping for garage door openers, the type of drive mechanism is probably not something you hear about very often. Yet, when using the opener, you may hear a difference in the sound of belt drive units because they are generally quieter than chain...
Get In or Out, Even When the Power’s Out
RAYNOR SOLUTION: GARAGE DOOR OPENERS WITH BATTERY BACKUP Though it is inconvenient at best when your electricity goes out, losing the ability to open or close your garage door can be among the most unnerving consequences. Of course, you can operate the garage door manually from inside the garage by pulling...
Why Is My Garage Door So Heavy To Lift?
If you have a large garage door with windows and other heavy features such as insulation, you may already know that it can be hard to lift by hand. That is particularly true if the garage door drums and springs aren't the right type and adjusted properly. Perhaps you deal...