Have you noticed your garage door isn’t working properly? This isn’t uncommon. After a while, your garage door might stop functioning properly. The problem could be in the garage door itself or it could lie in the garage door opener mechanism.
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If you’re dealing with a malfunctioning garage door sensor, you’re not alone. This is a very common issue that can result in a garage door opening and closing at the wrong time. The point of the garage sensors, located towards the bottom of the garage door is to sense if someone is under the door while it’s closing. The sensor beams would detect that something is underneath and stop functioning. It essentially serves as a preventative safety measure.
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A malfunctioning garage door can be a headache. Garage doors should operate seamlessly. If you have been contemplating repairing your garage door, the cost of it really depends on the extent of the issue. There are many components to a garage door which can impact the cost of the repair. Most garage door companies will charge by the hour which might cost between $20-$25 per hour. Here is a cost breakdown of the various components that might need to be replaced.
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Offset Windows
The modern garage door for the modern house doesn’t have to be perfectly symmetrical. After all, the front of your house is probably not perfectly symmetrical! Offset windows, columns of windows off to one side, are a great way to build a modern garage. They can balance the house out without resorting to a boring garage door. It makes the garage pop, setting it apart as something different from the house.
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Obstructions to The Sensor
The most common reason that a garage door won’t go down all the way is a problem with the sensor. Many garage doors use a simple laser-type sensor that tells the door whether or not there are obstructions in the path. If the sensor senses something at the base of the garage door, like a basketball or person, the door will spring back up.
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Having trouble keeping bugs out of your garage? Insects taking refuge in your garage when the weather changes? If the answer is yes, then we, at 24/7 United Garage Door, have some advice for you. Here are four easy, yet important tips to make sure that bugs and insects remain out of your garage space.
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Isn’t it a great idea, having an app on your phone which lets you get in and out of your garage with ease? We, at United Garage Door, think it is. No need to worry about misplaced keys or forgetting to walk with the remote. You can just pull up the app and open your door.
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It’s inescapable. Once you have a garage door, you will eventually experience bent, misaligned or damaged tracks. Garage doors can be damaged or bent because the rollers, broken cables, decayed footings, etc. are not regularly lubricated. No matter the cause, tracks need to be fixed immediately to avoid damage to your garage door.
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When choosing a new garage door, you should ensure you have a strong, sturdy door frame. By using a process called capping or cladding, you can protect your door from harsh weather and wear and tear. Here are five reasons why you should cover with aluminum.
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