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09/24/2023

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Installing pusher spring bumpers helps prevent cables from coming off the drums by pushing against the top section of the garage door. Jackshaft openers like the Liftmaster 3800 and 8500 are prone to thowing cables.

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09/24/2023

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Overhead doors operate on a counterbalancing system where springs under tension transfer lifting force through cables to the bottom brackets. Garage doors and truck doors have a cable installed on each side of the door generating equal upward force to open the door. Cables come in a variety of lengt...

Having a door stuck shut can be one of the most frustrating situations a homeowner can encounter – especially when your ...
06/26/2019

Having a door stuck shut can be one of the most frustrating situations a homeowner can encounter – especially when your vehicle is trapped in the garage and you are trying to go somewhere.

Many people use the garage door as the main entrance to their home further adding to the problem. Here are 15 reasons you can't get it up.

There are many reasons why your garage door won't open. Before hiring a professional garage door repairman, see if you can fix the problem yourself.

Nothing is more annoying than pressing your remote control, only to see your garage door start down and reverse right ba...
06/24/2019

Nothing is more annoying than pressing your remote control, only to see your garage door start down and reverse right back up again.

Here are 20 reasons your garage door won't close and some quick fixes you can try:

Garage doors that won't close are due to misaligned safety sensors, obstructions, unbalanced doors, loose wires and broken springs.

Tired of your cables breaking or slipping off the drums? Here are 20 possible reasons your cables are coming loose.
06/04/2019

Tired of your cables breaking or slipping off the drums? Here are 20 possible reasons your cables are coming loose.

Cables that have broke or slipped off the drums result in a garage door stuck closed. Always repair, reset or replace worn out frayed cables.

What type of light bulb is best for use in garage door openers: CFL, LED or Incandescent?Installing the wrong type of li...
05/28/2019

What type of light bulb is best for use in garage door openers: CFL, LED or Incandescent?

Installing the wrong type of light bulb could cause your remote to lose signal or even damage internal electric components.

Check out this post to find out what type of light bulb you should use for your next replacement.

Garage door opener light bulbs are size A19 with maximum wattage of 100W for incandescent bulbs and 10W for LED bulbs. Exceeding the manufactures guidelines could damage your opener, cause interference or even void your warranty. The best and safest light bulb for your opener is the Genie Universal....

Pressing your garage door opener button several times as you pull into the driveway (with nothing happening) is incredib...
05/24/2019

Pressing your garage door opener button several times as you pull into the driveway (with nothing happening) is incredibly annoying .

Here are the top reasons your remote won't start the garage door opener and 5 ways you can boost the signal.

The garage door opener remote range is influenced by several factors. Interference, antenna position and radio frequency determine signal strength. Here are some tips and tricks for troubleshooting poor remote reception.

Has your garage door ever opened on its own? Here are 5 potential reasons your door is experiencing what service technic...
05/22/2019

Has your garage door ever opened on its own?

Here are 5 potential reasons your door is experiencing what service technicians call "ghost openings" and what you can do about it.

Random and unwanted garage door openings are called ghost openings. They are caused by user error and damaged parts leaving your home or business unsecure.

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