Smart technology is on the rise—even for your garage door operator! Many mainstream garage door system manufacturers have adapted their models to work compatibly with other staple technology features like Wi-Fi and smartphones; LiftMaster is no exception. If you’re looking to update your garage door opener, do it the smart way. Make your garage a...
With the decline of the incandescent bulb, it’s no surprise that homeowners are searching for alternative light bulbs for their homes—including the garage door opener. Not all bulbs are equal; certain models are best suited for garage door openers. If you’re looking to switch to LED bulbs in your garage door opener, here’s what you...
If you love the look of wood garage doors but don’t love the price tag or the required maintenance, this is the article for you! Advances in garage door materials make it possible for homeowners to enjoy the appearance of wood garage doors with the functional benefits of other garage door materials. Check out these...
How Does Our “Free Estimate” Process Work? You probably hear the terms “free estimate” and “free quote” all the time, but have you ever wondered how they actually work? What goes into an estimate and how is a job quoted? Today, we’re going to break down the process, so if you call us wondering what...
We receive all sorts of calls about garage doors in across the state of Iowa where people are running their doors with a broken springs. People don’t know where the spring is located, let alone know how to check if it’s intact or not. Most of us don’t give our garage doors a second thought...
Part of our job in the garage door repair business is to educate our customers. Sometimes we’re able to troubleshoot with them over the phone and prevent a service charge and trip to their house. Other times, from asking the right questions, we discover the customer has a broken spring that needs a spring repair. We...
In recent months, Door & Access Systems News Magazine posted this article featuring television stations across the country using hidden cameras to catch unethical garage door repair technicians doing shoddy work, performing unnecessary repairs, and overcharging unsuspecting customers. In response to this, we created the following list of tips to help you protect yourself against dishonest garage door repair...
Families are so busy these days, running to and from appointments, meetings, lessons, and sports, trying desperately to maintain the elusive work/life balance. It’s easy to forget small but important tasks like making sure our front doors are locked and garage doors are closed. Approximately 70% of Americans use the garage door, rather than the...
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