18 Mar 2016

Is Your Garage Door Ready For Summer?

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Summers are approaching. And it is high time when homeowners start thinking about the methods to keep themselves and their families safe. But, don’t forget about the largest moving part of your home i.e. your garage door. You need to prepare your garage door for summer. If you don’t want to call a professional for frequent door repair and maintenance, follow these garage door safety tips.

Garage Door Safety Tips

  • It is advised to keep the garage door opener remote out of the reach of small children. Make sure you mount the control at least 5 feet above the floor
  • Remember, the door remote is not a toy and teach your kids the same way. It can be extremely dangerous for your kids and pets.
  • Your children should know about the basic garage door safety and how the door actually functions. Children are sharp and they can easily understand how critical a door can be only if taught correctly.
  • In order to avoid any mishap, make sure you test the reverse mechanism of the opener. For testing, you need to place a wooden plank in the door’s path. If the door reverses after sensing the object, then everything is fine. Else, you should contact a professional to check the issue.
  • You can get a deep understanding about the opener’s emergency release feature by reading the user manual.
  • Make sure you visually inspect the door springs, cables, rollers and pulleys twice a month. This is important to catch the potential signs of damage at the early stage.
  • If the garage door cables and springs are damaged and need replacement, call a professional. Never ever try to repair or replace them on your own as it can be extremely dangerous.
  • Once a week, use the release mechanism of the opener to operate the door manually. While lifting the door, you shouldn’t have to exert much force as it should be able to lift easily. Keep it open 3 or 4 feet above the floor to check the condition.

These safety tips will ensure the safety of your family and also the pristine condition of your garage door. Keep on checking the door for any potential sign of damage and call our professionals at Garage Doors Expert immediately if any assistance is required. Our garage door specialists are committed to ensuring the optimal condition of the door so that you can enjoy the summer with your friends and family.

05 Mar 2016

5 Questions That You Should Ask A Garage Door Installer

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If you are planning to install a new garage door, you need to make sure you choose a garage door installer who is experienced and have all the required certifications to do the work. A trusted and professional technician is essential to ensure that the door is properly installed. Unfortunately, homeowners don’t pay much attention to this point and end up repairing or replacing their malfunctioned garage doors due to improper installation.

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05 Mar 2016

My garage door sounds like a BEAST. Please Help!

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Do you hear weird and strange sound coming from your garage door every time you open or close it? There may be various reasons behind your door creating horrible sounds. It is advisable to figure out the root cause of the problem to put a stop before your house become the most noisy house on the block – or before the problem causes harm to your property and loved ones.

What’s making all that noise?

Every garage door opener creates a small amount of noise while performing, but there is difference between normal and abnormal function. Since, a door is made up of various gears and moving parts, there may be a number of things causing the noise or malfunction. Some brand new garage doors and openers can also create a surprising amount of noise. It depends on the installation of the door and the parts.
One of the most common reasons behind a door causing noise is friction. Over the time, the door opener and the parts tend to noisily grind against each other. Bolts and screws may loosen and damaged part may require replacement. Even normal wear and tear will lead to noisy garage door opener. Same with the hinges and rollers of the door. While this is not a potential sign of some serious problem, but still it is annoying and inconvenient. However, noise is quite common in older models and the doors who have sustained damage. Such problems must be resolved as soon as possible to avoid any expensive repair down the line.

Can I fix it myself?

In many cases, you can prevent the noise by simply lubricating the moving parts of your door. You can get a high quality lubricant from your local store. Make sure you buy a silicone based lubricant as they can efficiently silent the beast. Also, check the nuts and bolts and tighten them if necessary.

Should I call a professional?

If you are not sure about how to prevent the noise of the door, you should call a professional. A professional has the right tools and products required to quiet your noisy garage door. Make sure you hire a technician who has some experience in this field. They can not only prevent the existing issues, but can also eliminate the possible signs of problems, saving you lot of money down the line.
If you are looking for a professional garage door company in Canada, look no further than Canadian Garage Doors. Our technicians are fully insured and licensed to perform any kind of repair and replacement job associated with a garage door.