Routine maintenance of garage doors and motors is essential to maximizing the life span of your door system. Many people may feel they are unqualified to perform maintenance, but here we will explain how to perform basic maintenance on your Genie Screw Drive garage door motor. Continue reading
Garage and Home Security with MyQ
What is MyQ? MyQ is the new communication technology developed by LiftMaster that allows your garage door opener to be controlled by more than just the traditional remotes and keypads. Using MyQ and an internet gateway, your garage door opener can be controlled via your computer, smart phone or tablet. The app is free and there are no internet connection fees. Continue reading
Garage Door Troubleshooting: Try This Before Calling for Service
When your garage door is not working, it doesn’t always mean there is a serious problem. Before calling for service, check to see if the issue is simple to correct. By taking a few moments to do a little garage door troubleshooting, you might save yourself from an unnecessary service call.
Garage Door Opener Repair: Regular Safety Tests
We’ve already written about some of the routine monthly maintenance tasks that should be performed on your garage door. Now let’s visit the regular safety tests you should perform on your garage door opener. Continue reading
Keep Your Garage Door Working: Monthly Maintenance Tips
Your garage door is the largest and heaviest moving part of your house and it can be a big hassle when it stops working. Regular garage door maintenance is critical to keeping it functioning properly. Here are a couple simple tips to help you maintain your garage door.
Garage Door Repair: Protecting the Consumer
Bear with me again, today, but I have another rant. Last week is was unkept appointments and unlicensed contractors, today it is selling reconditioned products as new. It seems that rising parts costs is moving some contractors into the unsavory practice of selling used and sometimes reconditioned parts as new. Continue reading