2015
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What Every New Homeowner Should Understand About Garage Door Repair
As a new homeowner, you may be enthusiastic to approach home updates and repairs, citing the confidence, skill, and money you gain in the process of attempting to do it yourself. But even though many home repairs are possible to attempt with little experience (or through help from internet resources), attempting to repair your garage doors are an entirely different issue. From the motor to the springs, your garage doors are a dependable powerhouse for accommodating swift access to and from your garage and home.
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Dealing With A Noisy Garage Door: Troubleshooting And Repair
When you use your garage door opener, are you constantly annoyed by loud noises coming from the door as it opens or closes? If so, then you might want to contact a garage door service to have the problem repaired. Before you do so, however, there are some simple steps you can take to troubleshoot common garage door problems that may be causing a noisy door. Try Lubricating the Rollers and Chains
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Take Care Of Your Springs And Your Garage Door Will Last You For A Long Time
The life of your garage door, as rated by the manufacturer, usually includes both the door and its mechanisms. If one of the mechanisms causes the garage door to no longer work, then the garage door has "failed." By contrast, the mechanisms themselves, such as the torsion and extension springs, have their own life cycles independent of the door as a whole. The Cycle Life of the Torsion and Extension Spring
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