One of the major noise complaints homeowners or tenants have is hearing and/or feeling the garage door open and close. This is especially true when a bedroom or other noise-sensitive space is located above or next to the garage. A noisy garage door can make the adjacent living space somewhere nobody wants to be – […] The post Garage Door Guide: Understanding Garage Door Acoustics appeared first on Sac's Garage Door Repair ..read more

We’re so used to having a garage door attached to our home that it’s become second nature when using it. I bet you hardly even think about it as you hit your garage door remote to open or close it. There’s no doubt about it – a garage door is an incredibly useful thing to […] The post The Importance of Talking to Your Family About Garage Door Safety appeared first on Sac's Garage Door Repair ..read more

Most of the time, your garage door works beautifully — you don’t even have to think about it. And then suddenly it doesn’t. Your day comes crashing to a screeching halt. You find yourself calling an Uber because you can’t get out of the garage door. You’re late for work. And your whole day is […] The post 4 Common Reasons Your Garage Door May Break Down appeared first on Sac's Garage Door Repair ..read more

Your garage door is one of the most important moving parts of your home. It gets a lot of use, so it’s important to keep it lubricated to prevent wear and tear. To keep your garage door operating smoothly, you should apply a light coating of lubricant to metal garage door parts like springs and […] The post Lubricants for Garage Door Parts: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on Sac's Garage Door Repair ..read more

Your garage door is a significant part of the front of your home. It would only make sense that a new garage door would increase your home’s curb appeal and overall value. In fact, a garage door replacement is one of the best home renovation projects to choose from as it produces some of the […] The post How a Garage Door Installation Can Increase Your Home’s Value appeared first on Sac's Garage Door Repair ..read more

For any homeowner, having a garage is up there on the list of must-haves. Even in crowded cities like Sacramento, people expect it. Naturally, when you buy a home with a garage, you inherit the garage door opener remote just like you inherit the keys to every other door in the home. However, unlike all […] The post Inherent Problems with Garage Door Opener Remotes appeared first on Sac's Garage Door Repair ..read more

When it comes to garage door springs, one size does not fit all – literally. Garage doors use different sizes, grades, strengths, and cycle-length springs. Torsion springs are the modern go-to for residential garage doors. But what are torsion springs? How are they different from extension springs? And finally – what are the different types […] The post Oil Tempered vs. Zinc Galvanized Torsion Garage Door Springs Explained appeared first on Sac's Garage Door Repair ..read more

The hinges on your garage door keep your panel together and help it operate smoothly. Over time, your garage door hinges and brackets may become worn out and require replacement. If you’re interested in DIY garage door repair, hinges aren’t too difficult to replace. But like most repairs, you do need to exercise a certain […] The post DIY Garage Door Maintenance: Fixing a Broken Hinge appeared first on Sac's Garage Door Repair ..read more

Dealing with a rusty garage door? You’re not alone. Garage doors are exposed to outside elements – especially moisture – that can cause rust buildup over time. This is especially true of cheaper metal doors or for near-coastal areas like Sacramento. That’s right – you don’t need a Michigan winter in order to worry about […] The post SACS’ DIY Garage Door Repair Guides: How to Remove Rust  appeared first on Sac's Garage Door Repair ..read more

Have you considered replacing or adding a gate to your condo’s multi-garage parking pads? You don’t have to settle for swing gates and restricted access; turn your fence-and-gate situation into a tandem-gate situation. This install was for a local customer who wanted just those things, but without compromising the curb appeal or security of their […] The post Residential Tandem Gate Demo: Secure, Stylish & Convenient Access appeared first on Sac's Garage Door Repair ..read more