November 30, 2021
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Garage Doors
When spring arrives, it’s a good idea to make sure the winter weather hasn’t taken its toll on your garage door. Preparing your garage door for spring ensures that it’ll work properly for the next several months so you won’t have to face any unexpected problems. Here are some different ways you can prep your garage door for the spring season. Check Your Garage Door Equipment for Wear and Tear Look out for these problems with your garage door: Frayed cables: Cables need to be intact to keep the garage door in the tracks. Frayed cables should be replaced right […]
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November 30, 2021
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Garage Door Openers
Garage door openers have two power options — alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC). AC currents are strong and can change direction, and DC currents flow in one direction and can be stored. Though AC and DC garage door motors both transform electricity into motion to open and close the garage door, they do so in different ways. Knowing the features and benefits of each garage door opener type will help you decide which kind your garage needs. Request an Estimate Click to Call Should You Buy an AC or DC Garage Door Motor? Consider the unique features of […]
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October 29, 2021
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Garage Door Openers
If you’re ordering from Amazon, your garage door and garage door opener can play a significant role in keeping your parcels and deliveries secure, even when you’re not home. The team at Consolidated Garage Doors put together this Amazon garage delivery FAQ to help you decide how to accept packages safely at your home. How Does Amazon Garage Delivery Work? Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery is a service provided by Amazon that allows shipping personnel to place your packages inside your garage. When you indicate you want this service, your Amazon delivery driver will notify you when they are arriving and […]
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October 22, 2021
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Garage Door Maintenance
Knowing how to maintain your garage door can extend its life and improve its appearance, boosting your home’s curb appeal. This handy garage door maintenance checklist can help you identify when a common garage door problem is occurring, allowing you to take care of your garage doors so they stay reliable. How to Keep Your Garage Door Working Ideally, you should run through this garage door safety maintenance checklist every season or four times a year: Check your garage door owner’s manual for any instructions and maintenance recommendations specific to your model. Visually examine your garage door for anything that seems […]
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October 15, 2021
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Garage Door Maintenance
Winter weather in Illinois can be tough on many aspects of your property, including your garage doors. Ice, snow, blowing winds and cold temperatures can directly impact the outer surface of your garage door and cause hardware to shrink. Springs are also more likely to break in winter. Knowing how to prepare your garage door for winter can minimize its damage and extend your garage door’s life. Prepare Your Garage Door for Winter Preparing a garage door for winter takes just a few steps: Do a quick inspection: Open and close your garage door a few times, listening for any strange […]
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A reliable garage door can ensure you have access to your garage whenever you need it. Regular maintenance can increase your garage door’s reliability, extend its life and give you valuable peace of mind. Understanding the most common garage door problems and what you can do about them can help you keep your garage doors functioning soundly. Request Service Click to Call Problems That Occur With Garage Doors Common garage door issues include: The garage door won’t open: If you activate your garage door opener and nothing happens, first check to make sure the opener itself is working and has functional […]
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August 11, 2021
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Garage Door Openers
The home of the future isn’t in the future anymore. Today, many homes are outfitted with many smart devices. From digital assistants to remote-access locks, homeowners have plenty of choices when they want to make their lives easier and safer with technological advancements. Garage door systems are no exception. One product, myQ for garage doors, is one of the latest gadgets that people have started to request by name when upgrading their garage door systems. What Is the LiftMaster myQ? The myQ system is a Wi-Fi-enabled, subscription-free garage door opener that can attach to any new or existing garage door. […]
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August 11, 2021
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If you’re considering adding a new insulated garage door to your home, you’ll see a lot about “R-value.” This term is used quite a bit in the garage door repair and replacement industry, but it can seem confusing if you haven’t upgraded your garage door before. This article will help you understand how to evaluate garage doors based on the R-value. The more you know about the R-value for garage doors, the more confident you’ll be when selecting a new insulated garage door. How the R-Value for a Garage Door Works The R-value is a number showing how well a […]
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August 11, 2021
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If you’re like most homeowners, you’ll want to upgrade your property from time to time. Some investments, such as new window dressings, allow you to showcase your preferred designs and personality. However, they don’t necessarily increase the perceived or actual market value of your residence. Other improvements can pay for themselves because they make it easier to sell your home or even increase its value. These can include redoing a master bathroom or turning an unfinished basement into a usable living space. But only one type of renovation project offers a more than 95% return on investment (ROI) of your […]
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August 11, 2021
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Garage Doors
Although you might be an avid DIYer, you should never attempt to repair a garage door yourself. Even if you love DIY projects and are generally handy, garage door installation and repair professionals caution against fiddling around with the inner workings of any garage door system. The issue isn’t that you’re not good at working with tools or solving problems. It’s that diagnosing garage door problems can be tricky. Additionally, it is dangerous to fix a garage door yourself. You could put yourself and other members of your family at risk. Request Service Click to Call 5 Potential Dangers of DIY […]
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