On average we see motors last anywhere around 15 years give or take. The duty of a motor is simply to guide the door up and down. Contrary to a belief many have, it is not responsible for lifting the majority of the door weight (that would be the springs). Often people overlook maintenance suchContinue reading “Garage Door Motors : Life Expectancy”
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Change in The Weather : Broken Springs
During these moments of weather change there are usually several cold fronts and bouts of warm air that cause the weather to fluctuate. Weather, especially cold weather, can significantly affect your garage door springs by making the metal weak, leading to increased tension and a higher chance of breaking due to the contraction and expansion inContinue reading “Change in The Weather : Broken Springs”
Don’t get trapped in your garage this summer! Torsion Springs : how they work and how to predict a break before it’s too late.
Every door has some sort of spring system on it that will eventually give or break, in this article we’ll talk of torsion springs specifically. The problem with a broken spring is that they do all the heavy lifting when it comes to raising your door up and down , not you or the openerContinue reading “Don’t get trapped in your garage this summer! Torsion Springs : how they work and how to predict a break before it’s too late.”
Garage Door Lubricant : If your not using it, expect a garage door repair soon
One of the most overlooked items in a home is your garage door. Often people go years without performing any kind of maintenance or routine inspection of their door or its working parts such as the motor, springs or rollers. One of the simplest of things you yourself can do right now and today isContinue reading “Garage Door Lubricant : If your not using it, expect a garage door repair soon”
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