Belt vs Chain Garage Door Opener The automatic garage door opener has changed the way we come and go. It provides convenience, safety, and security for many homeowners. The lifespan of a typical garage door opener ranges from 10 to 15 years, depending on usage. The newest models, known as chain or belt drive “smart” openers by our preferred brand, LiftMaster®, connect to your garage door and link to your Wi-Fi connection so you can monitor your door anywhere at any time. There are two basic types of openers, the belt-driven garage door opener, and the chain opener. One uses a chain drive, like ..read more

Homeowners can spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on high-quality security systems to safeguard their cars and homes. Yet at the same time, they neglect to pay attention to their garage door, one of the most common entry points for burglars. If your garage connects to your home, it’s the easiest way to get access inside. With so many of us now working from home, security may have become lax. To ensure that your home is safe from attempted break-ins, check out a few tips that will help secure your garage and protect your home from theft. Get an Automatic Door Closer Your garage door is only ..read more

Your garage door springs are one of the most important parts of your garage door. When they break, it is frustrating and inconvenient. Springs offset the door’s weight and balance it, allowing it to easily open and close, either manually or with an opener. Garage door springs can break due to wear and tear, lack of maintenance, improper adjustment, or temperature fluctuations. When the door opens, it twists the spring. Twist it enough times, and the spring will snap. If your car is  in the garage, you won’t be able to get out because the door will be too heavy to lift, and you could hurt ..read more

A new garage door can add to your home’s beauty and functionality, improve safety and security, and reduce energy costs. One study found that you can recoup over 75% of the cost of a new garage door when selling your home. While choosing the style, color and accessories are key factors, have you thought about insulating it? Many homeowners are using their garage as an extension of their home by converting it to a fitness area, man cave, office, or kids’ play room. Therefore, keeping the garage warm in the winter and cool in the summer makes it more important than ever. Today we’ll talk about i ..read more

If it’s not broken, don’t fix it, right? Not necessarily. Everything works better when it is regularly maintained, and that’s true for your garage door system as well. When was the last time you had your garage door looked at? If you can’t remember it’s probably been too long. Your garage door is the largest door in your home with several moving parts, yet it’s often neglected until it breaks down. If it’s slowing down, bouncing up, or getting stuck as it moves, it’s time to call. Scheduling an appointment with Aladdin® Doors to conduct a yearly garage door inspection will save you in the long ..read more

Having a door code for your automatic garage doors is a convenient way to add another layer of safety to your home. But, what if you recently moved into a new home, and the realtor had access to the code? Or you’ve lived in your home for years and haven’t changed the code since you created it? While a keypad does make your life easier, you need to know how to change the opener code to keep you and your family safe. Here are five simple steps you can take to reset your garage door code. All you need is a stepladder and a friend to help you. 1. Check Your Batteries Many garage door keypads and r ..read more

Now that winter has arrived, what have you done to prepare your home for the season? Bringing in outdoor furniture, wrapping inside pipes, putting away the garden hose, cleaning up your landscaping, tuning the snow blower, ordering wood for the fireplace, bringing out those warm winter throws, putting up Christmas lights, etc. But what about your garage door? When was the last time you did any preventative maintenance, less a winter tune up? Garage door systems need to be maintained to keep them functioning properly and kept safe. When the temperature changes, that’s when we see garage door re ..read more

Electric garage door openers have been around since the mid-1920’s and almost everyone has one. Once seen as a luxury, they have evolved into a matter of safety, convenience, and necessity. More than 75% of Americans use their garage door as the primary entrance to their home. A quality garage door opener keeps out unwanted guests and gives you and your family an easy point of entry and exit. On average and with normal usage, garage door openers can last between 10-15 years. If you’re considering a new opener or replacing your existing one, now is the time. With new advances in technology, the ..read more

Most people don’t think about how a garage door opener works. It is too simple to push a button in the morning when you leave for work and not think about your garage again until you come back home — at least until it stops working correctly. Understanding how garage door openers work can help you understand what’s happening when something goes wrong. Learn more about the function of garage doors, their openers and opener remotes from the experts at Aladdin Doors®. Types of Garage Doors Before we discuss garage door openers, let’s look at the door itself. There are many styles of garage d ..read more

  Garage doors make noise. Some more than others. They’re made of complex mechanisms and moving parts that will indeed make noise. Because the door weighs a lot, especially if it’s insulated or made of wood, it takes a lot of effort to move it, again, making noise. Garage door openers, while certainly a convenience and necessity for many homeowners, can become excessively noisy over time. Chain drive openers make the most noise while belt drive openers are typically the quietest. When it’s so loud and you can’t hear yourself think (!), you may have a bigger problem. Some folks will try to ..read more