Why Must A Homeowner Replace Or Repair The Garage Door? If your unit opens and closes in fits and starts by opening a few inches and then slamming down again, it indicates a malfunction within your garage door system. Other telltale signs that highlight that your garage door is broken incl...
A blinking light on the panel may mean the lock function is engaged. To turn it off, press and hold the “Lock” button, and then try the remote again. The issue is solved if the door moves up or down. You can also try the controls on the wall panel to ensure it’s working ...
Self-Storage Roll Up Door Springs Self-storage roll-up doors operate in a similar manner to steel-rolling door springs. Like a steel rolling door, the curtain on these doors wraps around itself as the door opens. The primary difference, however, is that steel rolling doors are made of inte...
Many homeowners wonder how high they should place their garage door sensors. Most garage door sensors sit at least six to nine inches from the ground. Despite common misconceptions, the type of garage door system or garage door sensors you own does not affect the standard placement of your equ...
Garage door panels designed to minimize the risk of fingers getting caught between sections as the door opens or closes. Why They’re Important: Injury Prevention: Reduces the likelihood of accidents, particularly for children. Maintenance Tips: Opt for doors specifically designed with anti-pinch fea...
The most common grade of torsion springs have an expected life of about 10,000 cycles. The hardened and tempered steel experiences tremendous forces each time the door opens or closes. Gradually, the steel fatigues with each flexure, and eventually cracks and breaks, usually releasing its stored...
At 5 inches by 5 inches, the Genie is also fairly large compared to the competition. While the Genie’s door buttons are a plus if you’re planning on mounting the Genie near an interior door, the added bulk can be tricky if you’re trying to discreetly mount the controlle...
Just make sure you remember the button you pressed, as this will be the button that opens and closes your garage door.[5] If your device was made between 1995 and 1997, then the remote button format will look a little different. Use the 2 curved, rectangular buttons on the top half ...