Is your garage door malfunctioning? When your garage door stops performing as efficiently as before, it could be having issues. The sensors, located on either side of the door, play a significant role in your garage door’s performance. The two parts, the emitter (sends the signal) and receiver (receives the signal to open or close the door), work to ensure optimal operation. However, sensors can start being faulty if they’re out of alignment. Good for you; we’ll be talking about how to align garage door sensors in this article. Steps on How Align Garage Door Sensors Grab onto these tools befor ..read more

A keypad makes it easy for you and your family to get inside the garage without needing keys or a remote. Just type the code in, and that’s it! You can enter the garage and take your car out. Moreover, it provides security to your house, as only those who know the code can enter. But, sometimes, it might stop working. Don’t worry, though, as we’ll tell you why your garage door keypad is not working. Why is My Garage Door Keypad Not Working? Whether your garage door keypad is manual or wireless, it can stop working due to multiple issues. So when your garage door doesn’t grant you entry after y ..read more

A properly functioning sensor of the garage door is crucial for safety. If it stops working, the whole household is potentially at risk of an unfortunate incident. In some circumstances, it gets stuck in the middle or stops working; in that case, you need to bypass garage door sensors, and we will tell you how to do that. You will need some tools for bypassing the garage door, which include: A microfiber cloth Screwdriver Measuring tape A hammer A helping hand 13 Ways To Successfully Bypass Garage Door Sensors You can, either on your own or with the help of someone, trick your garage door se ..read more

A garage door is a common staple in any house. Today you won’t typically find a house that doesn’t have a garage and a garage door. Some people prefer to keep their garage doors manual, and others prefer installing automatic systems. When you think about garage doors, you typically think about old-fashioned garage doors. These doors are operated by a manual or automated chain and pulley. These are the most common models you will find in most households. There are some problems with this type of opener. These doors are loud, require a lot of maintenance, are way too heavy, and take up a lot of ..read more

Garages not only offer a parking space for your car but also protect it from theft or worse. Nowadays, many homeowners opt for an automatic garage door as it comes with a remote, making it easier to open or close. Still, the code might also give burglars easy access to your garage if you haven’t changed it in a long while. Therefore, frequently changing the garage door might help ensure its security. Keep reading to know how to change a garage door code. Before proceeding, make sure that the keypad and remote have working batteries. Next, grab your ladder and screwdriver to get started on chan ..read more

You just got a new garage door or a new coat of paint over your old door. While passing through the garage, you notice rust patches on the door or rusty edges. Now you are thinking, what was the point of spending all that money on a new garage door or a new coat of paint? One thing to know is that water can cause a garage door to rust, and salt accelerates the process. Since salt is abundant in water and certain environments, there is no way to permanently rust-proof metallic surfaces. Unless your door has years of rust damage over it, the door is good to use. So, first, do not panic and evalu ..read more

Our mind does not always go to garage door maintenance until we notice a problem. As a result, the garage door might start making noises and eventually stop working. To avoid this, you should lubricate the door every six months as a part of its maintenance. This way, it will operate properly and move smoothly. Learn how to lubricate a garage door in this blog. Maintenance Tasks Before You Lubricate a Garage Door Before you proceed, you should: Tighten all the nuts, bolts, and every other part of the door. But don’t over-tighten them. Replace any worn parts Examine the rollers, as their unseal ..read more

Today you will not find any garage doors that operate manually. Nowadays, this is a very rare case and is very situational. Most garage doors today work via electricity and are automatic. You can find remote-control operated garage doors and even wifi-operated garage doors. The openers of these doors work splendidly as long as the electricity runs through the system. But what if the system is suddenly off the grid due to a power cut or cable damage? This could happen due to power shortage, wind storms, falling trees, or any unknown hazard. For such cases, your garage door opener batteries take ..read more

A garage door serves many purposes, from adding an edge to the curb appeal as well protecting your valuables inside; therefore, its regular repair and maintenance are crucial. Even if you have a hole in your garage door, you should fix it immediately. But how can you patch a hole in your garage door? Let’s find out. Fix Your Garage Door – Patch the Hole Unlike the old times, thin steel is used to make modern garage doors with gauges 24 and 25. We understand you might think that simple welding can fix your garage door hole, but it does not. Trying to weld in the steel is not appropriate. Here’s ..read more

Using a manual garage door is quite a cumbersome task; getting out and opening it yourself or asking someone else to do it for you is a big no-no. Remotes make your life pretty easy; you only have to point, and the garage door opens up. However, the code can put you at risk of theft. Therefore, this blog has easy steps to reset a garage door code in case you feel the need to change it for security reasons. Things To Look Out for Before You Reset the Garage Door Code Before you decide to reset the garage door code, ensure that the keypad on the garage door opener and your remote have new fresh ..read more