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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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 home improvement projects can pay for themselves because they make it easier to sell your home or even increase its property 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 […]
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August 11, 2021
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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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December 10, 2020
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Garage Doors
The best home improvement projects are ones that make your home more functional, beautiful and increase its value. In the case of residential garage door replacements, you can achieve all three. In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits of buying a garage door and how much value a garage door adds to your home. We’ll also share some other effective ways to boost your home’s resale value. Does a New Garage Door Increase Home Value? According to findings in Remodeling Magazine’s 2019 Cost vs. Value Report, investing in a new garage door doesn’t simply improve the curb appeal of your […]
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December 10, 2020
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With the advent of smart home technology, many household devices have seen remarkable improvements, and garage door openers are no exception. If you still have an old garage door opener, upgrading to a new model will make your life easier and enhance your home safty in numerous ways. To prove our point, here are eight top benefits of new automatic garage door openers: 1. Wi-Fi Connectivity These days, smart home technology assists us with more activities than we could have imagined a decade ago. Artificial intelligence (AI) bots like Siri and Alexa can turn our lights on and off, play our favorite […]
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May 13, 2020
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Garage Door Maintenance
Your garage door is an important part of your home. Keeping it in the best condition possible helps ensure it stays fully operational for years to come. In addition to professional routine maintenance, cleaning plays the most important role in keeping your garage door in excellent condition. Taking the time to properly and thoroughly clean your door will help keep it looking good and working as it should. In some cases, cleaning might be a condition of your door’s warranty, too. However, the cleaning process can vary depending on the material of your garage door. To get started, take a […]
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May 13, 2020
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Is it time to get a new garage door? Whether you’re replacing the door for functional reasons or because you want to give your home an updated look, having a new garage door installed is one of the best ways to add value to your home. One nationwide study revealed that garage door replacement returns 94.5% of the money invested. Before you choose a type and material, you’ll need to decide if you should insulate your garage door. In this guide, we’ll discuss the benefits of insulated garage doors and the factors you’ll need to consider before purchasing. Top 5 Benefits […]
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July 26, 2019
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One of the most exciting residential applications of modern technology is the MyQ app and smart garage door opener system from LiftMaster®. The MyQ app can dramatically increase the comfort, convenience and safety you enjoy when it comes to your garage door. What Is the MyQ App? The MyQ app is a program you download to your smartphone or another wireless-enabled device that, when activated and linked to your LiftMaster garage door opener, will give you complete control over your garage door from anywhere you can get a wireless signal. The MyQ app alerts you to the status of your […]
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