Technology, Weather Can Lead To Garage Door Problems

Technology, Weather Can Lead To Garage Door Problems... Check out why the MyQ app from Liftmaster may be a good option. It will ensure the garage door is closed and will alert you if it opens. So have peace of mind with the Liftmaster MyQ system. Call us today for any questions 214-612-8375 or www.garagedoorsrepairsinstallations.com

My Q example on phone below:

Are you ready for the cold weather? Winterize your garage door today!

Are you ready for the cold weather? Winterize your garage door today!

Winter is almost here, and you need to consider how safe your garage door is and if it will leave you locked out on a freezing, cold day. It is recommended that at least twice a year, a routine preventative maintenance is done on your garage door and garage door opener. This will help assure you are ready for the elements that Winter may bring. Nothing is more of a hassle than having your garage door stuck in the open or close position in the freezing cold weather!  The good news is with a few preventative maintenance tips you will keep your garage door operating all Winter long. Below are a few helpful tips to help get ensure your garage door is working as it should and can beat the colder weather.

1. Check the weather stripping on the garage door. This is the vinyl stripping around the top and sides of your garage door. Make sure that it is not dried out, cracking, chipped, or missing any parts. If so, contact a garage door professional to have it replaced at a low cost to you. This helps to seal the door when closed against any wind that may enter on the edges of the garage door.
2. Inspect your garage door rollers for any signs of damage. They should roll freely in the tracks and should not stick for any reason. If they look to be getting stuck or dragging on the track, they may need to be changed out. Grease in the tracks will thicken with colder weather and may cause the door to stick when the rollers are going up and down the tracks. This is also a fairly low cost repair that can be done by a professional garage door technician.
3. As I stated above, hardened grease can cause the door to stick. This will also put a strain on your garage door opener, causing it to work much harder to lift that garage door. You can help this by wiping down any old grease or debris in the tracks. Doing this will save you strain on the garage door motor and having to replace it down the line.
4. Make sure the cables are tight on each pulley. If you find that they are not, contact a garage door company for immediate service. This can be very dangerous and should not be done by you. The cables are tensioned by the springs and one wrong move could cause the spring to snap and hurt anyone around! Broken garage door springs occur more often in the Winter or colder weather. Continuing to operate your garage door on a broken spring will wear out the opener motor very quickly and will require the opener to be replaced, as well. Because the spring is the most vital part of your garage door system, it should be repaired or replaced by a professional only. Once again, this is very dangerous to do.
5. Just do a quick overall inspection on the garage door and garage door opener. If anything looks damaged, missing, or just suspicious call a professional garage door company to help you out.

Once you have completed your severe weather check, you can sit back and relax and enjoy a Winter of trouble free garage door operation. Please feel free to contact us with any questions regarding your garage door maintenance or other issues that may arise. Our direct number is 214-612-8375 or visit us online at garagedoorsrepairinstallations.com
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Broken Garage Door? Swapping out the panels only vs. A whole new garage door.

If money is a little tight and your garage door is broken, you can save a few hundred dollars by just replacing the sections or panels only. This is an example of a garage door that we swapped out only the panels. As you can see, everything still works fine.

Accidents can happen. Let's say you hit the garage door with your car, your panels are cracking, or the panels start to bend. When any of these things happen, the first thing you think is "I need a new garage door".

While this may be true, why replace tracks, springs, and rollers when the only thing that is damaged is panels? The panels can come in a variety of colors and styles, insulated, non-insulated, or double steel. Changing the panels only will save you a couple of hundred dollars! Ask your service technician if this is an option for you. Feel free to comment with any questions you may have or contact us at garagedoorsrepairsinstallations.com

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Cedar Overlay Doors

Here are a couple of Cedar Overlay Garage Doors we just installed today, look at the sunshine glaring down on them.

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Solid Wood Garage Doors

Here are pictures of a cedar wood door install we did this week. The beautiful design and custom look gives your home that extra curb appeal.

 The elegant look of the garage doors really make your home stand out in your neighborhood.

This example is model # 112 although they are available in a variety of different styles and designs.

If your looking for a hand-crafted, quality garage door, in both affordability and class, do not hesitate to give us a call. 214-612-8375 or check out our website Garage Doors Repairs & Installations

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Garage Door Up-sells on Garage Door Repairs.

Garage Door Up-sells on Garage Door Repairs.

      Having been in the industry for 15 years, I have had the opportunity to work for several companies in the market. As a service technician in this industry, most of the techs are paid off of commission, so the ability to up-sell can be a big advantage to them. I have recently opened my own company, Garage Doors Repairs & Installations, so you may ask me why I am writing this post. I believe in a fair price for a fair job like most people in this world.Unfortunately, it really makes me mad when I hear tales of crazy up-sells to uneducated customers. So if I can get just a handful of people to read this and educate them on a few of the basic up-sells,then I hope I have saved you a few dollars and a little bit of pride you may have lost after the fact.

• Roller up sell
  
  

      This is probably the easiest up-sell of them all. When you move into a new home, after living in it for a while, you will probably be tired of dealing with all the cheaper things the builders installed when they built the house. You will probably notice the garage door making a lot of noise because you haven't or didn't know how to maintain it. What you have to remember here is the fact that you have called a garage door company out to deal with the noise you are hearing.
     The technician will come in and let you know, immediately, it is because the garage door is a builder model door and you have the cheap, inexpensive, plastic rollers. They will tell you that the rollers need to be changed to a much quieter ball bearing roller.
 (see one of my earlier posts on different rollers)
     It all sounds good, but your missing the fact that when you moved in the door was new and quiet. All it needs is some lubrication to ease up all the joints on the door, in order to get the door running smoothly and quietly again. The cheap, plastic rollers are rated  by the manufacturer for that door and will run forever when maintained properly. Yes, they are cheap, but they work or they wouldn't have been installed with the door in the first place.

• 1 spring vs 2 springs up sell
  

      On most builder homes, on new sub division houses, builders are putting in the cheapest doors they can lay theirs hands on at the time of the build. (everyone is trying to squeeze that last dollar). Usually, this means on a double wide garage door they put one spring on the door to lift it.
    Well once again, your friendly garage door technician comes in and tells you that you have the wrong spring on the door and you will need two springs instead of one. Obviously, double the price to change them out! Stop and ask yourself the fact question. It has been working like that for at least 7 - 10 years (which is what the average is for springs these days before they break).
   Why do I need two springs for this door if its rated for one when the manufacturer sold it to the builder?
That single spring is rated for the same weight as what the garage door technician would be changing out for two springs to do the same job for another 7-10 years. For example, if your door weighs 180lbs., that single spring has lifted the weight of that door for the last 7-10 years. The two springs used to replace the single spring would still be lifting the same 180lbs. for the same length of time.

So in closing I hope this gets to save you a few dollars and peace of mind. Please feel free to visit my website and ask me any questions regarding any garage door related issues. I will answer anything you need to ask.
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How to program a universal garage door remote

How to program a universal Garage Door Remote

Many have wondered how to program their universal remotes into their garage door opener. It is really a simple procedure with just a few basic steps. You can have that universal remote working on your garage door in no time! Let me explain.

First, you will notice that your universal remote can be opened. Just open the cover of the remote and inside will be a button that is used for programming.

You will want to press and hold down the program button inside the remote until the light on the remote control comes on. This is letting you know that your remote control is now in programming mode.

Next, you will need to access your motor located at the top of garage ceiling. Each garage door motor or opener has what they call a learn button. It is usually located at the back of the motor and may or may not be behind a cover that may need removed. Learn buttons can be purple, red, orange, or other colors depending on the make and model of your opener. 

Once you have located the learn button, you will need to press it once. Do not hold it down. You are now actively putting the motor unit in programming mode.

Decide on the remote control which of the two buttons you would like to use to open and close your garage door. Either one is fine. Press and hold that button for two seconds and release. Then press and hold it again for two seconds and release. Repeat this step until you see on the opener (motor) light flash at the ceiling. This has let you know that the motor has accepted the remote control.

Once the light has flashed, you may now take the remote control out of programming mode. To do this, just press the program button inside the remote control again to exit this mode. Replace the cover.

Now you are ready to test your remote. Your remote should now be ready to work with your opener and your garage door should open and close!

We offer a Liftmaster Universal Remote on our website that can be directly shipped to you for a low cost of $24.95 plus $6.95 s/h Click here to purchase one today!  Garage Doors Repairs & Installations

Compatible with the following brands

• Genie garage door openers*
• Linear moore-o-matic garage door openers*
• Stanley garage door openers*
• Overhead door garage door openers*
• Wayne-Dalton garage door openers*
• Craftsman garage door openers*
• Chamberlain garage door openers*
• Liftmaster*
• 300/310/315/372/390 Mhz compatible

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Genie Recalls Garage Door Openers Due to Fire Hazard | CPSC.gov

Genie Recalls Garage Door Openers Due to Fire Hazard | CPSC.gov

Spring Replacement 20x7 FULL VIEW

Spring Replacement 20x7

OUTSIDE VIEW AT NIGHT!

INSIDE VIEW LOTS OF ROOM!

I got called out to something you just don't see very often the other night. Broken springs on a residential full view door that was 20' wide. Needless to say I couldn't fix it that night, but I had them up and running once I pulled the springs the next day and installed them.

Just another happy customer of  GARAGE DOORS REPAIRS & INSTALLATIONS.

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Liftmaster Battery for Hand Held Remotes

Liftmaster Battery for Hand Held Remotes CR2032 3V

This battery is what you need for almost all of the liftmaster series hand held remotes. they will also work on the Craftsman, Sears, and Chamberlain hand held remotes. They are easy to change and easy to re program. Just pop off the visor clip and pry open the remote casing to access the battery's, most of the online stores sell them and there reasonably priced if you shop around. Most of the hand held remotes need two battery's. Another point to remember is make sure you place them back in the right direction when replacing them. the + is usually marked on the remote.

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Liftmaster Belt Drive Opener LM8550

Liftmaster Elite Series Belt Drive Battery Backup Garage Door Opener

This Liftmaster 8550 has everything and anything you will ever need in a garage door opener. From it's battery backup system, when the power goes out, to the MyQ technology when your away from home. This garage door opener will last you for years to come.

Connectivity

• Alerts can be received as e-mail notifications on your mobile device letting you know if the garage door is opened or closed
• MyQ mobile apps give you the ability to open or close your garage door from anywhere in the world

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Performance

• The DC motor belt drive system is powerful yet ultra quiet and maintenance free
• When equipped with the battery backup. you are able to open and close your garage door when the power is out
• Energy efficient operations consumes up to 75 % less power in standby mode

Security

• Security + 2.0 safeguards your household with every click a new code is sent to your garage door so that the garage door only opens for you
• PosiLock locks down your garage door when it is in the down position
• ​Timer to Close remembers to close you garage door when you forget
  
• 880lm Smart Control Panel
  • ​​Take complete control of your garage door opener with our smart control panel. It's intuitive menu driven panel lets you easily program remote controls, adjust settings, and even get system diagnostics

Optional- MyQ Liftmaster Gateway Internet Connection LM828

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Opener Reinforcement Bracket & Why Is It Needed?

Opener Reinforcement Bracket

What is an opener reinforcement bracket and what is its purpose?

Different Reinforcement Brackets

Not knowing the garage door industry, when installing a new garage door opener all manufacturers of garage door openers recommend you install this in the fine print. Some garage door companies let their customers know about this and some will not. It is also recommended that the strut bar accompanies the reinforcement bracket during installation.

Properly Installed Strut & Reinforcement Bracket

Due to the weight of garage doors and their widths, the opener creates a lot of pressure on the center of the door when the motor is lifting the door initially off the ground. On larger doors, you may see several strut bars across the door due to the width of the panels. These struts support the door when it is in the air over your head. When springs become weak over a period of years, the opener is forced to work harder to lift the door, causing more stress on the top section. In the picture below, a garage door reinforcement bracket has not been installed, and as you can see, over a period of time the damage is evident.

Damage Caused When A Reinforcement Bracket Is Not Installed

There are several different types of reinforcement brackets due to panel heights (18", 21", 24") and panel appearances (steel and powder coated). They all serve the same purpose of hopefully saving you hundreds of dollars in garage door repairs. So the next time you decide to have a new garage door opener installed, remember to ask about these.

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Differences In Garage Door Rollers

Do you know which type of roller you have in your garage door?

Not knowing about the garage door industry or it's products, you would be surprised at how many different rollers that can be put on your garage door. Although, the prices of the rollers do not vary a whole lot, the quality of the rollers can make a big difference on your garage door.

 Here are some examples of rollers.

• Plastic Garage Door Roller

Plastic Garage Door Roller

This roller is normally installed on your cheap, inexpensive, builders grade garage doors. They have a solid steel 3" stem with a hard plastic wheel rotating on it. Although these rollers can be quiet, due to temperature extremes and the weights of the door, the hard plastic will break over time. You might also find that these rollers drag when dirt and grease are collected on the tracks.

• Steel Garage Door Roller

Steel Garage Door Roller

This roller is a solid steel 3" stem with 10 steel ball bearings enclosed in a steel outer casing. These rollers run smoother on the door but your noise factor comes into play. Maintenance is also needed on these steel rollers, which is recommended at least twice a year by spraying them with a non-silicone lubricate spray.

• Nylon Coated Steel Garage Door Roller

Nylon Coated Steel Garage Door Roller

This roller is a solid steel 3" stem with 10 steel ball bearings enclosed with a steel outer casing that is also coated with a nylon dipped shell. These rollers are carried by most garage door service companies and are recommended change outs for the builders grade plastic rollers. These also require maintenance by using a  non-silicone spray to lubricate them. They are a much quieter roller and run exceptionally well with the heavier garage doors. Working in tandem with a belt drive opener, you door should be as quiet as a mouse.

• Sealed Nylon Coated Steel Garage Door Roller

Sealed Nylon Coated Steel Garage Door Roller

This roller is the cream of the crop! It has all the qualities of the above roller with the exception that this roller requires no maintenance. The working mechanism is all sealed in plastic, therefore no dirt or dust can get into the roller itself

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Liftmaster AC BELT drive opener lm8355

Liftmaster

Premium Series 1/2 HP AC Belt Drive Garage Door Opener This is probably the opener of the future for Liftmaster, the belt drive opener is bringing in the future  of home automation with apps to see when and if your garage door is open. Do you want to check that family members have arrived home safe and at what time. The new MyQ technology with the smart  phone apps keep a track of all this for you. As well as the ability to open and close your garage door  right from your phone. The apps are free to download so there's no annual fee to worry about. Simple instructions are all you need and the gateway module that plugs into the home computer network.

GATEWAY MODEM Performance P3™ Motors from LiftMaster® are reliable, durable and powerful – designed specifically for your needs. 1/2 HP motor with belt drive system provides quiet, reliable and maintenance free performance. Motor Vibration Isolation System (MVIS®) provides super quiet, smooth operation year after year. Energy-efficient operation consumes up to 75% less power in standby mode. Lifetime motor and belt warranty. 1-year parts warranty. Security Security+ 2.0™ safeguards your household  With every click a new code is sent to the garage door opener so that the door opens only for you. PosiLock® locks down your door by electronically monitoring against a forced opening. Alert-2-Close warning system provides audible and visual warnings when the garage door is about to close This when using MyQ technology or Timer-to-Close. The Protector System® has safety sensors that project a light beam across the garage door opening Automatically reversing the door if anything interrupts the beam http://www.garagedoorsrepairsinstallations.com/garage-door-opener-prices.html

Retaining value on a new garage door.

Having a new garage door installed, you might think it's an ordeal in itself. The good news is its really not.
Not only does it look good and sound great but it puts that curb appeal back into your home.
According to regional data the recouping costs of a garage door right now are at 78%

check out this report for cost vs value

How do you make your home look better this spring without depleting your budget? An annual study of home improvement projects has found the answer is no further away than your garage.

Homeowners who upgrade their garage doors with either mid-range or upscale replacements can expect to see some of the best returns on investment (ROI) among popular home renovation projects. Even better, the survey found that garage door replacement is incredibly economical compared to other projects like family room additions, deck additions and kitchen remodels. 

Down the road when it comes time to sell,  mid-range garage door replacement will yield an average 83.7 percent return on investment (ROI), while an upscale garage door will deliver an average 82.9 percent ROI. Why so high? Take a look at your home and you’ll see. For many homes, a garage door comprises up to 40 percent of the façade. That means that when you replace an ordinary or old door with a new one, your home becomes the stand-out in your neighborhood.

So if you're thinking of improving the value of your home this spring, please feel free to give us a call at 214-612-8375 or visit our website.

Before

This homeowner needed a new garage door but didn't want the upkeep of a new wood door, so we supplied him with an alternative.

After

This is the CHI Overhead Door model # 5283 accents short panel, double steel door, that retains the look of wood at half the price with less the maintenance.

Home Link vs CAR2U

Does your car program to your new garage door opener?

HomeLink is the in-vehicle system,

     made by Johnson Controls.

     It is identified by one red LED

     on the panel or mirror.  HomeLink

     The design may vary slightly per vehicle.In the rare case that you are having trouble synching your HomeLink® system to a new LiftMaster® garage door opener, our HomeLink® Repeater Kit is a simple solution to get you up and running quickly.

• Converts and accepts a non-compatible HomeLink® signal into a Security+ 2.0™ compatible signal
• Compatible with vehicles that are equipped with HomeLink®
• Can be programmed to work with more than one Security+ 2.0™ garage door opener
• Kit contains a repeater and a "learning" remote control

WHEN TO INSTALL A REPEATER KIT:

 All 2006 & Older vehicles require a repeater kit installation which must be purchased by the homeowner.

All 2007 and Newer vehicles – Perform regular HomeLink installation per vehicle instructions.  If after a complete attempt at installation the HomeLink does not program with opener, install a repeater.

INSTALL AND PROGRAM THE HOMELINK® REPEATER

1. Program the new remote control included with the HomeLink® Repeater Kit to the Homelink® 

button in your vehicle. Refer to the owner’s manual for your vehicle for programming steps.

2. Plug the HomeLink® Repeater into a 120 Vac polarized outlet,located as close as possible to 

your garage door opener.

3. Straighten the antenna. 

4. Press and release the Learn button on the garage door opener. The Learn LED will glow steadily.

5. Within 30 seconds press and hold the programmed HomeLink® button in your vehicle.

6. Release the HomeLink® button when the garage door opener light blinks. If light bulbs are 

not installed in the garage door opener, two clicks will be heard. Programming is complete.

7. To ensure the garage door opener operates from the HomeLink® button, press the 

programmed HomeLink® button in the vehicle. If it does not operate the garage door opener, 

repeat the steps.

QUICK FACTS

       

1. Install ONE repeater per HOME
2. Use different HomeLink buttons in vehicle if programming multiple cars, button 1 first car, button 2 second car… etc.
3. The garage door HomeLink remote is NOT a garage door opener
4. If you are using the HomeLink® Repeater with a garage door opener that has a Battery Backup system, ensure the original remote control is programmed to the garage door opener and place it in your glove box for use in the event of a power outage.
6. The remote control included in this Repeater Kit MUST be kept for future programming (i.e. a new vehicle, a new garage door opener, etc.)

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Lear Car2U® Repeater KiT

The Car2U® Repeater Kit is designed to allow compatibility between a new Chamberlain, Sears Craftsman, or Lift Master* garage door opener and the Car2U® system in your vehicle. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual for specific instructions on programming the Car2U® system. Your model may look different than illustrated in this programming guide


The installation is exactly the same as the Home Link SEE INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE

CHECK YOUR CAR OWNERS MANUAL TO SEE IF YOU NEED HOME LINK OR CAR2U

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Liftmaster 1/2 hp chain drive opener lm3255

Liftmaster 3255  1/2 hp chain drive opener

This opener is the most sold opener of liftmaster today, its reliable performance is what you'll get with the LiftMaster® 3255 1/2 HP Chain Drive Garage Door Opener. Its durable 1/2 HP motor combined with an industrial-strength chain drive provide smooth, steady performance year after year. Part of the Contractor Series, it is the choice for value and reliability.

This model has earned the Good Housekeeping seal.

• The Smart Garage Door Opener® lets you electronically program security codes from the Multi-Function Control Panel or the powerhead
• Delivers 100 watts of light with adjustable light time delay
• Meets all UL325 requirments

SAFETY & SECURITY FEATURES

• The Protector System® safety sensors project an invisible light beam across the garage door opening and automatically reverse the door if anything interrupts the beam while the door is going down
• Sensing technology will stop the door from closing if contact is made with a person or object
• Opener light turns on automatically when The Protector System's infrared beam is broken
• Security+® rolling code technology assures a new code is sent every time the remote control is used
• Patented PosiLock® system ensures the door remains securely locked when the garage door is closed
• Manual release handle in case of power failure

WARRANTY

• 4-year motor warranty 
• 1-year parts warranty

For all you out there that are just looking for an opener to lift your door then this is the one.

The ONLY RECOMMENDATION i would say about this is, If you want to go to Home Depot, Lowes, Sams, and all the rest of the big box store super stores, you are going to get your opener rail in a five piece system. Where as if you bought it locally from a qualified and experienced company, you would be getting a solid one piece rail. Less things to go wrong when joining five pieces together. 

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Liftmaster Garage Door Keypad

Liftmaster garage door keypads

which to choose?

Right now liftmaster has several out side keypads to choose from

• LM977 
• Compatible with LiftMaster Security+ garage door openers (with orange learn button) and radio control receivers only.
• Temporary password option.
• Program code directly from keypad.
• Compatible remotes: 971lm, 972lm, 973lm; Mini remote:970lm

• LM377
• Compatible with LiftMaster garage door openers (with PURPLE learn button) and radio control receivers only.
• Temporary password option.
• Program code directly from keypad.
• Compatible remotes: 371lm, 372lm, 373lm, 374lm; Mini remote:370lm

• LM387
• Compatible with the following brand openers: Genie® Intellicode 1995 to Present, Linear/Moore-o-Matic® from 1997 to Present, Stanley® from 1998 to Present, Overhead Door CodeDodger® 2005 to Present, Wayne-Dalton® from 1999 to Present, Craftsman®, Chamberlain®, LiftMaster® , 300/310/315/372/390 MHz compatible. Note: Not compatible with Marantec or Hormann, Overhead 312Mhz, 360Mhz, 380Mhz, 390Mhz Openers.

• LM877
• Compatible with ALL LiftMaster garage door openers made from 1993 on wards and radio control receivers only.
• Compatible remotes: 871lm, 872lm,873lm, 871max,872max,873max Mini890max

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Garage Door Opener Surge Protector LM990

Garage Door Opener Surge Protector LM990

Protect your home during lightning strikes and power outages with the LiftMaster® Surge Protector.

For an in-expensive install you could potentially save hundreds of dollars on repairs.

The Liftmaster garage door surge protector is designed to protect the opener against any unwanted lightning strikes or power surges from the grid. this will also protect the garage door opener from any surges from the wall console or safety sensor wires.

Installing it is really simple, just un-plug your garage door opener & plug in the surge protector. Take the wires that go from your wall console to the head unit and take them out, connect them to the surge protector. Then run a new set of wires from the surge protector to the head unit. Do the same thing with the safety senors wires.

when all this is done just simply plug the garage door opener back into the surge protector, its that simple and with peace of mind you are now protected. making sure the green light is lit on the unit.

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Broken Garage Door Spring? what to choose?

There are two types of Garage door Springs in our industry today.

Oil tempered vs Galvanized

One of the more common questions customers ask us is “What is the difference between oil soaked and galvanized springs?”  Of course, this is almost always followed up with “Which do i choose?”

Oil tempered and galvanized springs both serve the same purpose.  They provided the lifting power for opening up your garage door.  These are what lift the door not the garage door opener like most people think. Properly sized, torsion springs can hold your garage door open at virtually any point off the ground, as they work off a counter balance and make moving the door as simple as opening a swinging door.

The difference between oil tempered and galvanized springs starts in the manufacturing process and continues through to the installation.  The oil tempering process heat treats the wire in the spring to better withstand static pressures.  That is, the spring is meant to hold the weight of the door stably when the door is open, closed, or any position in between. 

 Oil tempered springs are black and sometimes have a slight residue on them.  Oil tempered springs will oxidize or rust in wet climates.  

Galvanized springs on the other hand have a zinc coating bonded to them which makes them shiny and silver, "pretty looking as they say!" these springs are not heat treated. The zinc coating on galvanized springs keeps them from oxidizing.

Once installed, galvanized springs will stretch slightly and have a tendency to loose there pressure, needing an adjustment after three to six months to avoid damaging the garage door opener.  Oil tempered springs hold their tension without stretching and do not require such an adjustment.

So the differences amount to the post installation stretch adjustments and the oxidation resistance.  Here in Texas, oxidation is not a problem.  Thus, the choice is simple: we use oil tempered springs so we don’t have to return to the door and tighten the spring, saving your time and ours for a second service call.

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Garage door emergency key release

Garage Door Emergency Key Release

Ever thought about if your garage door opener ever fails and you get locked out of your home? 

This cheap and in-expensive lock can save you hundreds of dollars by not having to call a lock smith, or your garage door company out. They are easy to install and the key just slips on your existing bunch of keys.

The way it works is they are usually installed on the top section of your garage door. You drill a small hole through the section for the back of the barrel to sit in. the two holes you see are for the long bolts to hold it tight on the section. the cable is then hooked to the openers disconnect. When your locked out you place your key in the lock and turn it and pull, what happens is the whole barrel comes out, which is connected to the cable, that's connected to the openers disconnect. All you do then is lift the garage door by hand making sure the lock doesn't get caught between the sections. When you get the door open, simply put the barrel back in the lock and turn it to get your key out. Then reconnect your door to the opener when you get your garage door opener fixed.

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Starting a business!

STARTING A BUSINESS

We all know that starting a business is something we all have thought about once in our lives. Its generally the unknown part that is what stops us from doing it. We talk & we talk about what we could do, what we could sell, all the money we are going to make for ourselves, it all sounds too easy.

Well it usually takes a leap of faith into the unknown for you to pull it off, with lots of support from family & friends. Life's not easy and never has been but with determination and the knowledge you possess i think if your smart enough, anyone could start a business.

Money is not always the answer, its the the idea behind the problem. What i'm trying to say is you don't need a lot of money to start out either. what you need is solutions to problems that might arise when you start. yes money does help but its not always needed. Owning a business is hard work and lots of effort if you keep telling yourself you can do it and set yourself goals the impossible becomes a reality. So for all the naysayer's in the world that hold you back, then let them. but if you stand tall and kick your heels in, then go for glory.

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Good Luck cause we all need a little of that too.

Tune-Ups & Preventative Maintenance

Although Garage Door installations & Garage Opener installations are the main part of our industry, a lot has to be said and thought about when it comes to garage doors. Like anything in life today, unfortunately, everything is not made to last forever. Here at GDR installations we would like to help you prolong your garage door products to the best of their ability, so like you ,we hope they can last for years to come. Even the manufacturers of the overhead garage doors and the makers of Liftmaster openers don't put lifetime guarantees on their products. The overhead doors usually come with limited lifetime warranties due to cracks and splitting on the sections, While the Liftmaster garage door openers come with a range of three to five years on all parts. It's ALL DOWN TO MAINTENANCE and a little TLC. That's where we step in and try to educate you on the procedures and what to look for when trying to maintain your overhead door and your garage door openers. So give us the opportunity to help you with any problems or questions that you may having by giving us a call today 214-612-8375!

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