Welcome back! Today we will continue offering our favorite tips for choosing the right garage door for your home. In addition to garage door repair, Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service of Raleigh, NC also offers a wide variety of Raleigh garage door repairs and installation. We will work with you to find the best garage door for your home.
Select a style of garage door that complements your home. A craftsman style home doesn’t need a contemporary-looking aluminum and glass garage door. It would be better suited with a traditional, carriage style door. Be mindful of the type of windows in the garage door, as well. You want those to also complement your existing home windows.
Use an online tool that allows you to upload a photo of your home and change the design of the garage door to see how various designs transform your home’s appearance.
Most garage door manufacturers have options for different styles of decorative door hardware. Some pieces of hardware are actually optional. Keep that in mind when choosing the right garage door. Changing out the hardware is an option as well.
If you live in an area at risk for hurricane force winds, be sure that your garage door is a wind-rated door that meets local wind load reinforcement requirements. Approximately 80% of residential wind damage starts with wind entry through the garage door.
Ask about the warranty for your garage doors as some manufacturers offer longer warranties than others. The length of warranty can also differ depending upon the specific type of door you choose.
Once you’ve found the garage door of your dreams, be sure to speak with a professional at Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service to make sure that the garage door is a good match for your home. We will go over the ins and outs of the door, and your home, to make sure that everything is safe and ready for a new garage door installation!
Good luck with choosing a new door! We know how hard shopping for a new garage door is. Take the time to make the right choice; it will be worth it in the long run. The impact that your new garage door will make on the appearance of your home is going to be huge!
If you have any questions during the process of choosing the best Raleigh garage door for your home, be sure to contact Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service. We will be happy to go over all our featured garage doors with you, to ensure that you make the best decision for your home.
If you are happy with your current garage doors, but feel they need a little maintenance work be sure to call us for a garage door repair appointment. We will come out to your home in Raleigh, NC, inspect the current door, and make adjustments, to make sure the garage door is functioning safely and correctly!
How Long Should a Raleigh Garage Door Opener Last?
Raleigh Garage Door Opener: How long do they last?
You might be thinking ten years isn’t a very long time. In fact, you’re right. Do keep in mind though, this is an average. There are a lot of factors that lead to the quality life of a garage door opener. The most important factor though in determining how long an opener might last is how well the garage door works.
- Check The Door’s Balance: A door that is balanced properly will reduce the bulk of the strain on the garage door opener. A garage door specialist states, “You’ll need to pull the red disconnect cord on the trolley (do this while the door is in the closed position). This will release the trolley so the door can be opened and closed manually. You should be able to lift the door half way and it will stay there. If the door slams back to the floor then spring tension needs to be added and if the door flies open then the spring tension needs to be reduced.’ The springs can be very dangerous and cause injury. It’s a best to let Hanson Overhead of Raleigh do the balancing and adjusting, as needed.
- Grease The Door: lubrication of the moving parts on the door will make the door work smoother. Grease the hinges, rollers, springs and pulleys to ensure that they can move easily. A silicone based lubricant will work best. Anything else will get sticky and attract dirt.
Annual maintenance should be done to extend the life of your Raleigh garage door and its opener. By showing a little attention to the door and opener you’ll get a few more years out of them. You’ll also have peace of mind, knowing that they are working properly and safely.
Raleigh Garage Door Repair and Maintenance
Raleigh Garage Door Repair and Upkeep
At Hanson Overhead Garage Door Services of Raleigh, our garage doors are constructed of the highest quality materials and workmanship available. Though all of our doors are the best on the market, it’s important to make sure they operate properly. We like to come out and do regular maintenance checks throughout the year. To ensure proper operation, the following Raleigh garage door maintenance should be performed twice a year.
- Lubricate all moving parts and coat torsion springs with regular grade machine oil.
- Check for loose or missing fasteners. See warning concerning spring components under tension.
- Check moving parts for signs of wear. Pay close attention to end bearings, rollers, hinges and lift cables.
- Check track support system for loose parts.
- Check ease of door operation (if electrically operated, disconnect operator first). Note any binding or unusual noises.
- Check for seal of door against jambs, header, and floor.
- Check that all safety warning labels and tags are in place.
There are things that you can do to keep your garage doors in shape, without the help of Hanson Overhead Garage Door Services. Below are a few tips.
Yearly Cleaning: Use a mild detergent to wash your door. Do not use harsh abrasive cleansers. Those types of cleaners could harm the finish of the door. Check for scratches. Determine if they can be reasonably repaired. If bare metal is exposed, treat with a zinc-based primer. Avoid major touch-ups. The touch- up painting will not match original factory finish. For information on how to fix metal exposed scratches, call Hanson Overhead of Raleigh.
Label Maintenance: Product safety labels should be periodically inspected to make sure they are still there and easy to read. Be sure to clean or replace them as needed. The labels must maintain good legibility at a safe viewing distance. Otherwise, safety issues might come into play.
For additional maintenance or Raleigh garage door repairs, contact your local door professionals at Hanson Overhead of Raleigh. We will do our best to repair any garage door issues, as well as maintain them to the best of our ability.
Raleigh Garage Door Repair: Simple Tips
Raleigh Garage Door Repair: DIY Tips!
Raleigh garage door repairs are some of the most challenging tasks to face; especially if you are not comfortable working with heavy objects and electronics. Because garage doors are usually associated with the word “complicated”, a lot of people shy away from the task of fixing their own garage door problems.
Though we agree, the “complicated” and even, dangerous repairs should be left to professionals at Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service, there are some uncomplicated things you can check for, before calling for our service. Below are some simple garage door repair tips If you’re unsure of whether your repairs are simple or complicated, it might be a good idea to contact Hanson Overhead. We can come out and asses your situation for you.
1. If your Garage Door is screeching, check first for rusty hardware.
Screeching garage doors tend to drive us all a little crazy. We talked in a previous post, about springs causing noise issues; but, if you are unlucky enough to encounter this problem, there are a few things you can do, yourself, first. 70% of the time screeching garage doors are just caused by rusty hardware. There isn’t always a need to replace the springs, or the entire garage door, for that matter.
First, Check for old garage door springs and garage door screws. If you see that there may be a serious problem with the springs and screws, it’s a good idea to call Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service for their help in determining how serious the problem is, and how it should be fixed.
Next, if the springs look good, determine if they’re rusty. Sometimes, the springs need a little lubricate to help them relax a little. If that’s the only problem, it’ll be fixed in no time!
2. If your garage door doesn’t entirely close, make sure the sensor isn’t in the way. If it is lower garage door sensor.
Garage doors, today, are customarily equipped with garage door sensors that follow the opening and closing of the doors. These devices are capable of deciding when and how your garage door will open or close. Sometimes, garage door sensors are installed on a spot, too high up, on the wall. This can cause the sensor to relay false information to your garage door. If your garage door does not shut completely, look for your garage door sensor. Put it slightly lower than its current placement, on the wall.
3. Remote control-operated garage door is causing problems.
This is one of the most frequent problems among those that own garage doors. Thankfully, most of the time, it’s a simple fix. If your garage door isn’t opening when you’re at the opposite end of the drive way, you may need to replace the batteries. Garage door remotes are, most always, batterie powered. Replace the batteries and you will more than likely see a difference. If you are still having problems after doing a battery replacement, then the garage door opener might be the likely culprit. Checking to see if you garage door opener is working, properly ,might be a bit difficult. If you can’t quite figure out how, be sure to call Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service. We will gladly send out one of our expert technicians to take a look, and do any repairs that might need to be done!
Raleigh Garage Door Repair | Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service
If you’re interested in taking a look at any of our other services offered at Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service, be sure to visit our services page. Also, feel free to call us with any questions or concerns with your current garage doors and repairs that may need to be done!
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