Your garage door is a daily workhorse, and its reliable performance hinges on a powerful yet often overlooked component: the garage door springs. At GEM Garage Door Repair, we recognize that these springs are the heart of your door’s lifting system, critical for both smooth operation and your safety. This in-depth guide will demystify the…
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Guide to Common Garage Door Problems and Fixes
A smoothly operating garage door is more than a convenience; it’s crucial for your home’s security, functionality, and curb appeal. But like any hard-working mechanical system, garage doors can develop problems over time. At GEM Garage Door Repair, we’ve seen—and expertly resolved—every imaginable issue. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the most common garage…
Garage Door Maintenance: Don’t Let It Become a Problem
Your garage door is a workhorse, opening and closing countless times each year. For some families, especially those with kids, the countless times can be just in one day! Like any hardworking machine, it requires regular maintenance to keep running smoothly and avoid costly repairs. Ignoring these routine checks can lead to a bad situation,…
Beyond the Basics: Garage Door Features You Didn’t Know You Needed
The Garage Door is the New Front Door Your garage door is more than just a barrier between your home and the elements; it plays a crucial role in your home’s security, curb appeal, and energy efficiency. While basic features are essential, several advanced options can elevate your garage door experience and provide significant benefits….
5 Signs Your Garage Door Needs Professional Attention
Your garage door is a busy part of your home. It opens and closes multiple times a day, protecting your car and valuable belongings. For some families- the garage door is the front door! But like any mechanical system, it requires regular maintenance and attention to keep working smoothly. Ignoring small issues can lead to…
Are overhead doors the same thing as garage doors?
Understanding Overhead Doors: They’re Just Garage Doors! When it comes to your home’s garage, you might have heard terms like “overhead doors” and “garage doors” thrown around. While these terms are often used interchangeably, there’s a common misconception that they refer to two different things. The truth is, they’re one and the same! So if…
Can a garage door really fall off?
I am going to promise you this isn’t a fear mongering post right off the bat. I’ve heard terrible stories of bad businesses overcharging customers for stuff they don’t need to scare them into spending tons of money on overprice stuff. You won’t get that at GEM Garage Door Repair. But back to the question…
Your garage door won’t lift but you don’t see any springs?
We’re right here in Chillicothe, OH! If you need help with your garage door springs, give us a call and let us get you fixed up today. Call us at 740-414-4500. Garage doors use springs to counter balance the weight of the door and make them easy and safe to lift. Your garage door simply…
Carriage style garage doors are an awesome face lift for your home
I’ve said this all over my website. I do not take good before and after photos. If I remember them at all, I’ll sometimes get an after photo of the new garage door. I have a few photos saved up and want you to see how some of these carriage style doors look on these…
What are some crazy garage door repairs that you’ve done?
I sometimes get asked for stories on garage door repair jobs. I’ve fixed several doors that where hanging by a couple of rollers ready to fall. Those get pretty exciting. They aren’t too odd though. The reasons for those situations vary. Usually it comes down to bad maintenance and poor decisions! I have seen a…