We get a lot of service call requests for problems with remotes. I hate getting out to a troubleshooting job and it just ends up being a garage door remote. On a scale of 1-10 on DIY, programming remotes are usually about as light weight DIY as it gets! The two largest manufactures have pages dedicated…
Author: GEM Garage Door Repair
Why will a garage door opener open, but not close?
We get this question a lot too. We answer it on the phone when the person says they are confident with a little DIY. But, just be warned right here, right now, you need to be careful with adjusting the settings mentioned. They are specific safety features of your door that can cause these problems…
Garage Door Tuneup and Maintenance
Most manufacturers recommend a garage door tuneup, inspection, and maintenance on both the door and accessories anywhere from every 3 months to every 6 months. This extends the life of your garage door and the associated mechanisms involved. It’s also important to do this for safety reasons as well. If you’re not sure what to do…
Broken Garage Door and Broken Garage Door Tracks
Do you have a Broken Garage Door or have a garage door falling out of its tracks? Did a teenager back into the door and mess some panels up? There are a lot of parts to how a garage door actually works. This is true if you have an automatic opener or not. Hinges can…
Garage Door Opener Repair and Installation
Think your garage door opener is broken? We do Garage Door Opener Repair and we can fix it. It might just be a broken spring. A common thing that we find is a customer has a broken spring and their garage door won’t open because of it. We can fix a broken garage door spring…
Broken Garage Door Cable
In your Garage Door System, cables are connected to both your door and to a drum and work in conjunction with your spring to lift your heavy garage door. In a balanced system, this makes your door light enough to lift by hand when disconnected from the opener. If you have a broken garage door cable you won’t…
Why do garage door springs break?
When we are doing a garage door spring repair for a customer, we are often asked why garage door springs break. We hear it a lot, and have decided to make a post on it. The real short answer has to do with wear and tear and the cycles of the spring. Every spring will…
A New Garage Door can add value to your home
A garage door is a large, usually sectional door that is installed on the front of a garage. It is used to provide access to the garage, and it can be opened manually or automatically with the use of a remote control and electric garage door opener. While a garage door may seem like a…
Why repairing your garage door is important!
Garage doors are an integral part of most homes, providing not only convenience and ease of access, but also security for your vehicles and belongings. However, like any mechanical system, garage doors can occasionally malfunction and require repair. In this article, we’ll go over some common issues that can arise with garage doors and how…
Winter garage door tips
Winter can be a tough season for your garage. Cold temperatures, snow and ice can all take a toll on your garage and the items stored inside. However, with a little bit of preparation, you can protect your garage and make it more functional during the winter months. Here are some tips to help you…