Garage door guides, written by the guy who fixes them
Short, plain answers to the things people ask me on the driveway. If a guide tells you to call, call. Springs and cables can hurt you.
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Garage door won't close? 7 causes and what to check
Start with the sensors. End with the call. · 6 min read
How to tell if your garage door spring is broken (and why not to DIY it)
The bang, the gap, the heavy door. What each one means. · 6 min read
Torsion vs. extension springs: which one is on your door?
Above the door or along the tracks. Why it matters. · 5 min read
Why your garage door is so loud, and what each noise means
Squeak, grind, rattle or bang. Each one points somewhere. · 5 min read
Garage door off track: what to do right now
Stop, unplug, step back. Then here's what happens next. · 6 min read
How long do garage door springs last?
It's cycles, not years. Here's how to do the math. · 5 min read
Garage door sensor problems: what the blinking lights mean
A blinking light is a clue. Here's how to read it. · 6 min read
Repair or replace your garage door opener? How I decide
Age, safety, parts. Three questions that settle it. · 6 min read
Spring snapped? I can usually come today or tomorrow.
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