GARAGE DOOR WON'T OPEN? CHECK THE BATTERIES IN YOUR REMOTES. If your remote transmitters are beginning to work intermittently, or not at all, it may be time to change the batteries. In normal residential use of remotes, the batteries typically last about two years. Here are a few simple steps...
Keep Your Garage Door Working Smoothly And Quietly
In most homes, the garage door is the single largest moving part. It is big and heavy, particularly so if you have a wind-loaded door with extra bracing. Over the course of a year, if you use your door an average of three to four times a day, it will go up...
How to Unstick A Frozen Garage Door
In cold winter months, garage doors can literally freeze to the floor, causing all kinds of stress for the homeowner and potentially for the garage door and opener if forced open. There are some simple remedies for this. We’ve heard quite a few creative ideas – some are good solutions,...
FAQ: How Do I Open My Garage Door When The Power Is Out?
With storms causing power outages in many parts of the country this year, one of the most frequent questions we hear from homeowners is how to open and close their garage door when the electricity is out.If you’ve pulled on the emergency release handle before and have seen how easy...