Garage Doors: Repair or Replace?
No one likes the question, “Would you like to repair or replace?” Unfortunately it is a question that all homeowners will face at one time or another when having major garage door problems.
No one likes the question, “Would you like to repair or replace?” Unfortunately it is a question that all homeowners will face at one time or another when having major garage door problems.
Did you know that over 20,000 people visit the emergency room a year due to being injured by a garage door? Most of these visits are due to the improper repair of garage door torsion springs or garage door spring replacement.
Have you heard that your garage door is the largest moving object on your home, or that the average garage door is cycled over 7 times a day? When you use something this large that often, it is bound to need attention at some point.
When looking to replace a garage door, there are many things to consider: how long do you want it to last, how much in maintenance are you willing to do, and so on.
Have you ever walked out into your garage, hit the button to open the garage door and nothing happens? If you have, you join the many people that call us every week. Here are some tips that could help you self-diagnose your problem and may also help you open your door.