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Jul 23 2013

Raleigh Garage Repair: Why Won't My Garage Door Close?

Raleigh Garage Repair & Troubleshooting

Why won’t my garage door close? This happens to be one of the most asked questions in the garage door industry. Of course, a “stuck” garage door only seems to happens when you’re running late. Luckily, there are a few things that could be causing the problem. Be sure to check everything listed below, before calling Hanson Overhead of Raleigh, NC for Raleigh garage repair.

Vacation Switch or Lock-out Button. Try pressing the button on the garage wall to see if the door closes. If it doesn’t check the lock out switch or vacation switch. Referred to differently, but exactly the same, this button will lead to is standard on almost every opener. They’re good for locking the garage doors at night or while your away on vacation. They can get pressed accidentally. It’s a good idea to check this button regularly to make sure it’s off. When it’s on, it the opener should light up. As long as the light is off, the door should open and close with the remote.
Check the Door’s Sensitivity. If you’re not comfortable with making adjustments to the opener settings feel free to call Hanson Overhead Garage Door services. We will send out a professional to check the operator. Oftentimes, trying to fix things only make it worse. We understand that! If you are mechanically minded, get the opener manual. Try to locate sensitivity settings with the help of the manual. According to garagedoorzone.com, “Most openers have a sensitivity setting for opening the door and closing the door. Before you adjust the sensitivity disconnect the opener from the door by pulling the emergency release. Check to see how the door balances and moves. If the door is hard to open or close the problem may not be the opener. You may need to call a professional to adjust the garage door. If the door works well manually then reconnect the opener and adjust the close sensitivity. WARNING: DON’T INCREASE TOO MUCH – FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS. If you put a 2×4 under the door & the opener doesn’t reverse you need to increase the sensitivity or someone could get injured.” Be sure to call Hanson Overhead of Raleigh, NC for the garage door adjustment. We are available 24/7, to do repairs and adjustments as needed.
Check the Sensors. The sensors, also called photo-eyes, are mounted on either side of your garage doors. Most often, they are near the floor. You will find two sensors. An emitter sensor and a receiver sensor. The two sensors must be able to “see” each other at all times. If they are knocked out alignment (kids, lawn mowers, hoses, garbage cans bumping into them can knock them out of alignment) they can’t communicate with each other. The opener will refuse to work. Anything can knock the sensors out of line; lawn mowers, hoses, kids, and even bumping into them with a garbage can, can cause them to become unaligned. A good checklist to use monthly is:

Check sensors. Make sure they are aligned
Make sure nothing is blocking sensors. Sometimes a garbage can, broom or other object can get in its way.
Clean the lens on each sensor. Oftentimes, debris can interfere with the lens, causing the door to malfunction.
Check wires to the sensors & the one’s going to the power head – make sure they didn’t come loose
Check & see if sun is shining on sensors. Sometimes the sun can “blind” the sensors and cause them to think an object is blocking the opening. If this is the case the sensors may need moved further into the garage

If you’ve checked all of the above and the opener still doesn’t close the door you can pull the emergency release and close the door manually. It’s usually better to call your local garage door professionals at Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service to take a look before leaving the broken garage door. There could be something seriously wrong with the garage door opener. The sensors or the logic board in the opener may not be functioning properly. Raleigh Garage repair or replacement might be needed.
Remember, if you don’t feel comfortable doing any of the above Hanson Overhead of Raleigh will be more than happy to come out and take a look at your Raleigh garage. No matter the time of day or night, we will be there to help you out! Visit our website for more information on how to care for your Raleigh garage!

Jul 08 2013

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!

Jul 01 2013

Raleigh Garage Repair: Door Spring Problems

Raleigh Garage Repair: The Door Spring

Garage Door Springs are one of the most important components of your garage door. The springs should have regular maintenance, repairs and checkups. It is important that the doors work properly and safely, and continue to do so. Sometimes, between maintenance checks, problems happen, before you can catch them. It’s a good idea to look at your springs first, if there is ever a problem when considering Raleigh garage reair.
Many times, if a garage door is squeaking, and nothing helps to make it go away, it could be the springs. Also, the garage doors will sometimes have a rough time opening and closing. If the doors aren’t smoothly gliding up and down, it could be the springs, as well. When you springs are in need of attention, it’s a good idea to consider garage door spring replacement. Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service can come out, identify your spring problems, and fix them, in no time.
Most double car garage doors have two springs. The springs are located across the top of each door. Oftentimes, only one spring will break at a time. A good question to ask is, “Should both springs be replaced or just the broken spring?”.
It is recommended that you change both springs at the same time. Because both springs are under the same amount of stress, each time a garage door is open and closed, it’s possible that the other spring will break just as quickly as the broken one is fixed. Torsion springs have definite lifespans and if one has broken there’s a good chance the other is just as fatigued. Replacing both does make the repair more expensive, at the time, but it will cost less to have both springs changed at the same time, than changing the springs separately. In addition, if you have extension springs on your door, the door may not balance properly with one new spring and one fatigued spring.
Older garage doors tend to show wear and tear on the springs periodically. It’s a good idea to test the garage door springs by manually opening and closing them. If they aren’t operating well, the springs may need to be looked at by a professional, before the problem gets worse. Automatic garage door openers can sometimes hide the problem with springs, until it’s too late.

When you are having issues with your garage door springs, contacting a professional, like Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service, is your best option. Trying to fix the problem yourself might be a safety issue. Garage doors can be dangerous, considering their size. If you’d like to learn more about all of our garage door services, be sure to visit our services page.

Jun 25 2013

Raleigh Garage Repair: Door Opener Safety

Raleigh Garage Repair: Door openers

Garage door openers are an important part of our garage doors. Actually, a garage door opener something that doesn’t get much thought, unless its being used to open the garage doors, from our cars. Interestingly, garage door openers play a very important role in the safety of our homes, as well as our belongings. Below, Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service offers some safety tips on how to keep your garage door opener safe and out of the reach of strangers.
Raleigh Garage Repair | Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service: Garage Door Opener Safety Tips
Always treat your garage door opener as you would the key to your front door– Your garage door opener is a key to your garage. Don’t leave it out for others to find. Be sure to keep it hidden and out of the reach of children. Besides the safety issues, a lost garage door opener can result in a costly fix. Thankfully, along with Raleigh garage repair, Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service offers garage door opener services. Be sure to contact them if you need a replacement or repair for your garage door opener.
Keep it out of sight and away from strangers– A smart thief can use the garage door opener to get into your house. Just as we mentioned above, the garage door opener is the key to your garage. If fallen into the wrong hands, thieves can use the opener to get in the garage. It can also result in cars being broken into all too easily. Don’t leave your garage door opener:

out in the open
on the front seat
on the dash or console
attached to your car’s sun visor
in the glove compartment

Leaving a garage door opener in sight, can cause burglars to break into cars to get them. In turn, they have access to bikes, power tools, and other valuable items store in your garage. Thieves also have access to the door that leads into your home. Sometimes, it might be easier t gain access to your home via the garage door than the front door. It’s certainly less conspicuous to enter a home from the garage. No one will notice them breaking in.
Carry your garage door opener in a purse, briefcase or tote– Doing so will ensure that it is out of sight and in safe hands. Do what you can to ensure that your garage door opener is in a safe, disclosed, location that only you and a few trusted others know about.
Garage doors are important. If you need to have some maintanience work done, or need a repair, be sure to contact us at Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service. We will provide quality service and quality parts for your garage door.

Jun 20 2013

The Best Raleigh Garage Repair Company

Raleigh Garage Repair Company: Safe and Professional Garage Repair!

Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service is a quality company that does quality work. Along with new garage door installation, our team also does garage door repair. We even sell garage door openers. If you are having trouble with your current garage door or opener, or need help deciding what kind of doors your garage needs, be sure to visit our homepage for more information about our Raleigh garage repair company.
Our company reviewed hundreds of different brands of garage doors before settling on the best quality doors, available. The Wayne Dalton and Carriage House Doors were are number one choice. The quality and look of these doors can’t be compared. We are proud to serve you with these products and would be happy to come out and do a free consultation for a new garage door installation. To take a look at all of our doors offered, visit our garage door page. You can also call us at 919-829-0940 to go ahead and schedule an appointment for a free consultation!
Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service is proud to not only serve the Raleigh, NC area, but also the following areas around Raleigh:

Wake Forest
Cary
Clayton
Wendell
Knightdale
Garner
Durham
Chapel Hill
Apex
Holly Springs
Fuquay Varina
Morrisville
Rolesville
Smithfield

If you happen to be in any of the areas above, be sure to remember our Hanson team for all your garage door needs. In addition to new garage door installation, we also offer garage door repair. We are proud to offer a same day, 24/7 emergency service. If you are having an emergency with your garage door, and need it fixed quickly, Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service is the place to call. We will send one of our highly trained and certified technicians out and have the problem fixed in no time! Don’t wait until it’s too late, either. Hanson Overhead also offers great repair and maintenance options, for garage doors. Sometimes, it’s better to have your doors maintained yearly, rather than wait until something breaks. If you’re interested in garage door repair in Raleigh NC or maintenance, visit our service and repair page, on the website! Again, you can also call directly at 919-829-0940.
Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service also offers “The last garage door opener you’ll ever buy”! We offer the quietest, most demanded, garage door opener available on the market today. It was no easy task, trying to find the perfect garage door opener to offer to our customers. Thankfully, after time and research we came to the decision that the Linear LDCO800 and LiftMaster 3280 Garage Door Openers were the best and most quality openers to offer. We strive to bring the best products available to our customers. We also guarantee our work with a warranty.
Features of the garage door opener include:

Superior, eco-friendly design
A smooth start and soft stop that allows an ultra-quiet effect
Offers 800 Newtons of lifting force for larger doors
Belt-drive, drive operator
Self-learning and self-adjusting, torque settings
100-watt courtesy light (purchase bulbs separately)
Built-in MegaCode format receiver
Includes a three-button, MCT-3 visor transmitter, and deluxe wall station

To get a better look at the best garage door openers, click here.
Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service is a company with years of experience and service. If you are interested in any of our services, or just have general questions to ask about or work, experience, or service, be sure to give us a call, anytime. Especially if you have a problem with your Raleigh garage door and need a quick repair! We hope to hear from you soon!