The garage door opener was invented in 1926 – five years after the creation of overhead garage doors – with minimal features. Early models were designed only to lift and lower the door. Garage door openers have certainly grown up since then! Today, there is a full range of openers available with a multitude...
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Garage Door Opener FAQs
Automatic garage door openers provide drive-right-in convenience. Simply press a button, and the door opens and closes in quick succession, meaning you never have to exit your vehicle. If it malfunctions, however, you could be left out in the heat until repairs can be made. Frequent breakdowns indicate replacement. You may also want to...
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Garage Door Opener Repair
The average lifespan for garage door openers is 10 to 15 years. Designed to work with torsion or extension springs, this system opens and closes your door at the press of a button; usually four times a day. Over time, problems may present themselves, necessitating the need for repair. While it is possible to...
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Lose the Garage Door Opener Remote
Do away with the remote all together with a Wi-Fi compatible garage door opener. Core features include: Controlling the door from anywhere, anytime; customized alerts on the status of the garage door; and scheduling the door to close at a specific time. These features help to ensure much needed peace of mind. MyQ Retrofits...
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Which is the Best Garage Door Opener?
Are you in the market for a new garage door opener? To help you discover the best garage door opener for your own personal needs, we examined three popular models: chain-drive, belt-drive, and screw-drive. We also discuss must have features such as battery backups and smart technology. Garage Door Opener Types There are three...
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How to Measure for a New Garage Door
Whether you’re unhappy with your existing door’s appearance, it is damaged beyond repair or it is nearing its life expectancy (from 15 to 30 years), deciding to purchase a new garage door provides an excellent opportunity to increase curb appeal. A new garage door can also increase property values making it a popular home...
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Garage Door Springs: What to Do When Yours Breaks
Don’t let their modest size fool you, garage door springs work to balance the entire weight of the heavy door as it lifts and lowers, whether manually or with an automatic garage door opener. As such, they under tremendous tension, which can make repairing them dangerous. Here is everything you need to know about...
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Your garage door provides curb appeal, which can increase property value, and an astounding level of utility. They are made of an intricate system of components that, when properly maintained, work together to ensure the door operates efficiently. To maintain their value, they must also be free of major dents, dings or persistent noise....
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During the month of October as Halloween quickly approaches, homeowners can often be found decorating their front lawns and doors, the garage door included to cement their reputation as the scariest house in the neighborhood. It doesn’t take much to get the scary look you want either. All it really takes is a little...
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Here are some of the questions we’re frequently asked about garage door replacement. Repair or replace? It all depends on the condition of your garage door. In most cases, a simple repair can have your garage door operating smoothly again, especially if the system is relatively new. However, if the damage is so severe...
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