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Garage Door Problems: When to Call a Professional

Garage Door Problems: When to Call a Professional

Like any part of a home, garage doors can break down or need attention. If you have a problem with your garage door, you might be tempted to find a tutorial on Youtube and fix the issue yourself. While you might feel ready to tackle minor problems, sometimes it’s best

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3 Signs Your Garage Door Needs Maintenance

3 Signs Your Garage Door Needs Maintenance

Your garage door problem might be annoying, but is it serious? Like many parts of your home, your garage door might occasionally give you trouble. While some garage door problems are simply a sign of wear and tear, other issues require prompt maintenance. Not addressing these problems can lead to

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Why Replace Your Garage Door?

Why Replace Your Garage Door?

When it comes to home maintenance, garage doors can often go overlooked. Many homeowners underestimate the importance of a quality garage door, assuming that all doors are created equal. Replacing your garage door can massively change both the aesthetics and functionality of your home. Read on to learn some of

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Eco-Friendly Garage Door Openers | Garage Door Doctor

Eco-Friendly Garage Door Openers | Garage Door Doctor

Many people have been confused into thinking that smart technology is somehow the opposite of green, eco-friendly, when in fact, those two go hand-in-hand. What could be more eco-friendly a thermostat that turns itself down or up when no one is home? Or, garage door openers that open as your

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Why Doesn’t My Garage Door Stay Closed?

Why Doesn’t My Garage Door Stay Closed?

Has this ever happened to you? You are driving off to work and happen to glance in the rearview mirror and see your garage door standing open when you know you closed it. You press the remote on your phone and watch as it closes, only to hit the ground

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Loose Garage Door Chain: Tighten or Replace?

Loose Garage Door Chain: Tighten or Replace?

When you utilize the Garage Door Doctor’s 21-point maintenance inspection annually, this would likely not even come up as a question. Part of the Doctor’s maintenance inspection includes a check of your garage door chain’s tension. Garage door openers and garage door moving parts require periodic maintenance and lubrication. Regular

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The Workings of the Garage Door Photo Eye System

The Workings of the Garage Door Photo Eye System

How your garage door photo eye system works to keep your family safe is simple. The system has two “eyes” or sensors about six inches off the ground within the tracks of the garage door. When something or someone breaks the beam running from eye to eye, the door stops

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How Often Should You Get a Garage Door Tune-Up?

How Often Should You Get a Garage Door Tune-Up?

You know, your garage door takes lots of wear and tear on a daily basis. The often twice-daily up and down maneuver wears on the components, and the extreme Texas weather affects the lubrication. How often you get a garage door tune-up depends on how well you want your door

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