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Garage Door Springs: Never Repair Them Yourself


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Garage Door Springs: Never Repair Them Yourself

One day I saw the springs on my garage door were looking worse for wear. They looked stretched out and rusty. I did some searching on the Internet and came across some tutorials to replace the springs myself. It looked like a lot of work, but I figured I would do it myself and save some money. That ended up being a big mistake. The project was much bigger than I could have imagined. I created this website because I wanted to warn others about the mistake I made. My website will let you know how to tell if your garage door springs are wearing, why you shouldn't replace them yourself and what to look for in a garage door repairman.

What To Do When Your Garage Door Stops Functioning

When a garage door stops working, there can be several reasons, and often a garage door repair service can fix it easily. Many times the movement of the door can be impeded by something small, but a garage door tech can check the system and determine where the problem is and how best to fix it for you.  Partial Door Movement The garage door will open part of the way in some situations and then stop or reverse direction and close. Read More 

4 Factors That Affect Garage Door Roller Longevity

Automatic garage doors can be found on most modern garages. These doors allow homeowners to easily access their garage spaces. However, an automatic garage door relies on specialized rollers to function properly. It's important that you understand the factors that might affect how long your door's rollers last so that you will be prepared to better maintain these rollers in the future. 1. Weather The type of weather your garage door rollers are exposed to can have a direct impact on how long they last. Read More