Here at Lopez Garage Door Repair Avon CT, we’re proud to be the premier garage door installation and repair company, in Anaheim and all other surrounding cities. We have been providing garage door services for over 40 years, and our experience shows! Whether you need a new installation or an old one repaired, we can do it fast! And yes, with the same guarantee of customer satisfaction we’ve had since 1985. We want your business for now and the foreseeable future.
It’s not just any day when you come home to realize your garage door is broken, so don’t automatically assume that not repairing it is the
best option. If a problem can be resolved quickly, it will save you time
and money in the long run. And while there are some issues that might
be difficult to fix on your own without professional help, it’s usually
worth investigating the easy fixes first before letting professionals
take care of the more complex problems.
1. Choose the right kind of door for your home
This is one of the most important factors in avoiding
future trouble with your garage door. Certain kinds of doors will be
easier to maintain and operate than others, and if you select the wrong
kind initially, you will be stuck with it for years to come. A garage
door made from composite material like steel and wood is the ideal
option, as it’s both durable and long lasting. If these aren’t options
for you, look into steel or wood doors that are insulated for extra
protection and strength. Your next best bet is a steel roller door that
has insulation on either side.
2. Inspect the door
Inspect the door to make sure it’s in working order.
Opening and closing the garage door can put massive amounts of pressure
on hinges, springs and tracks. The metal could be bent or even snapped
off, greatly increasing the chances that other parts of your door will
break down prematurely. If the metal is bent or damaged in any way, a
new one will have to be installed after some basic repairs are made.
3. Fix any problems you find
Look for issues with movement, broken parts and loose
connections that could cause your garage door damage if not fixed
properly. If the tracks are rusting or bent, you will need to replace
them before the door can be used again. Bent rollers must be removed and
straightened before putting them back into place. Screws, bolts and
pins that are missing must be replaced to avoid more serious damage from
occurring later. This is also a good time to inspect any necessary
components like springs, cables and pulleys for damage.
4. Clean up the track
Clean off all debris that has built up on your garage
door track by washing it with warm water and soap. This will help loosen
any dirt or rust that has accumulated, reducing the chances of your
door getting stuck when you need it to be in use.
5. Lubricate all hinges and pulleys
A garage door repair Avon CT needs all its moving parts to work smoothly, which
is why you should lubricate all hinges, springs and pulleys before using
your door again. If a fixture seems squeaky and sticky, get that out
before putting grease on more sensitive components like rollers that are
prone to breaking if not greased properly.
Are you aware of the potential dangers in older garage door designs? Garage doors are heavy, and many older doors can be broken with just a few good
hits. Plus, some old models will go off track and get stuck unless
someone steps in to help. You need to know how to protect your family
from these risks. Here’s what you should know about upgrading your
current garage door installation:
If you’re able to replace your current model with a
stronger, more secure model. Most modern garage doors are equipped with
spring-loaded safety stops (which stop the door in case of a collision
or if it is getting stuck). The safety stops are designed to lock into
place and hold the door at certain heights. Safety stops are required in
most states and cities.
If you live in an area that requires a specific brand
of door, like French doors, than your installation will be far more
expensive (5-6x) than it would for a regular garage door. Make sure to
do plenty of research before buying any type of home improvement
products to ensure you’re getting the best deal.
If you have a two-car garage, than don’t expect to be
getting much storage space. While a large storage bay will help hold
more items than a smaller one, but it won’t increase the amount of cars
you can park in. That said, garages are designed as a place for car
maintenance and storage—not as a place for storing tons of stuff. You
should buy your garage doors based on their function and style rather
than just their size or appearance.
There are also different designs for garage door with rollers on top and
rollers on the bottom, our lift gate is one of those doors. While
they're significantly less expensive than most other types of garage
doors, they aren't nearly as sturdy as other options available. Most
people who purchase these door types will find themselves needing to
replace them in short order anyway; however, there are still some
homeowners who claim that their rollers have been relatively reliable
over time.
There are also other types of garage doors that are
available , like the turn-lock garage door. These types come with a
torsion bar which allows them to do what a traditional garage door does,
but they work in reverse; the torsion bar pushes up against the top of
the door, and then it opens towards the bottom. This type of door can
also be used with a chain to keep kids out of your garage in case they
get curious about it.
There is also something called an automatic garage door opener. While
this might not be any different from how your standard remote-operated
door works, these types are more convenient for people who have their
vehicles parked outside their homes frequently.
Do you have a disengaging garage door? If so, you're not alone; it's
estimated that half of all homeowners will experience problems with
their doors in the course of their lifetime.
This is because these doors are under constant duress from two sides
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the external environment and the internal weight. Over time, both can
take a toll on your door. Routine maintenance helps considerably, but
there are also signs that it's time for repair or replacement. Here are a
few of the more common issues and what to look for when your door
refuses to work properly.
Breaks and malfunctions.
A garage door is
not meant to bear the weight of a car, so it should never be propped
open with anything heavy. But cars are heavy, so if your door is at all
wobbly, or you hear a loud thud when it closes, don't ignore it
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get it fixed right away. In addition to being potentially dangerous (you
could end up with a dent in your car), these noises can be signs of
serious problems like broken cables, which will require immediate
attention before they can cause further damage.
But what if you can't hear the problem?
Your poor door may sound like it's opening and closing perfectly fine, but there could be a problem.
From
time to time, all doors make noises as they power up and down. A door
can make an undulating sound or even an abrasive, grinding noise when it
is being pulled up or down. But these noises aren't normal; if you hear
them often, your door may be in need of repair.
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