“I pushed the button and the door does not open.” One of our most common problems among homeowners.  The life of a quality garage door opener typically last about 15 years. During that time frame they do their job diligently every day, opening and closing the door. There are many reasons a garage door opener stops...Read More

People experience all sorts of issues regarding their garage doors and openers, some problems are much more common than others. If your garage or opener are giving you trouble here are four of the most common problems that our technicians see in the field.   What Causes Garage Door Problems? 1. Broken spring When a...Read More

Avoid Garage Door Problems This Winter School has just started up again this week and fall is just around the corner.  This time of year always reminds me that its a great time to get your garage door and operator serviced for the upcoming winter season.  No one wants to deal with a door problem...Read More

Need New Weather Stripping For Your Garage Door? Does your garage door leak when it rains?  With all this rain we have been having lately you may have noticed your door is not up to the task of keeping the elements out anymore.  Minnesota is notorious for being hard on our home’s exterior as we...Read More

Many people see a garage door as an afterthought, but the age and look of the door can play a big role in the first impression your home creates.  Your garage generally accounts for 20–40 percent of your home, so it’s a feature that should not be overlooked when planning and designing. A garage is...Read More

Prevent Winter Garage Door Issues! It seems like this cold weather we are experiencing has taken us by surprise this year.  The cold weather has come much earlier this winter and is causing all sorts of garage door troubles. Stripped gears in operators and broken springs on your garage door seem to be the popular...Read More

Many people ask us why we use the “dirty & black springs” with our door installs and service repairs.  The answer is simple.  Oil tempered springs (black ones) outperform the galvanized ones (silver ones) you may be seeing out there today.  Galvanized springs were very popular about 10 years ago and started to become more...Read More