Question: My garage door is “sticking” when I open or close my garage door. Is this an easy garage door repair?

- Roger in Westchase

Answer: This problem is typically one of the easiest fixes for your garage door and garage door opener. The hinges and rollers on your garage door can seize up over time, making it difficult for the garage door to open and close smoothly. Typically, proper lubrication can fix the problem. Ignoring the issue can lead to compounding problems by putting undo stresses on other components which will lead to a more costly repair down the road.

We at Certified Garage Door offer a full lubrication and inspection for under $40! We will even sell you an approved lubricant and show you how & when to apply it to help prolong the life of your garage door and garage door opener. One final note…WD-40 and other grease based lubricants will only attract more dust and dirt and make the problem far worse.

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Posted in General

TIP: Many homes have been burglarized through the use of universal garage door opener controls. Rolling code technology is one of the best ways to prevent unwanted access into your home through the garage by changing the code of your automatic opener after every use.

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Posted in Safety Tips

TIP: Your garage door is the largest moving part in your home and is used several times a day. Eventually, garage door and garage door opener parts will wear out and break. In addition to conducting your own maintenance and safety inspections, you should have your garage door and opener professionally serviced every 6-12 months to increase the lifetime of your automatic garage door. A properly working automatic garage door will help to ensure the safety of your family and property.

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TIP: Children playing with the automatic garage door opener(s) can lead to accidental injury or property damage. You should educate your family about the danger of playing with your garage door openers automatic controls. Certified Garage Door Inc. recommends that all remote controls should remain out of reach of children. Additionally, you’re wall-mounted controls and keypads are a minimum of (5) five feet above your garage floor so they are not easily within reach of small children.

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How can we get the door opener to start working properly again?

It sounds like the photo cell’s safety beam is either blocked or out of alignment. Move any objects that may be interfering with the signal and verify that the photo-cell’s LED lights are illuminated. If the infrared beams are not blocked and the photo-cells appear that they are aligned, then contact your local garage door service technician to diagnose and repair the problem. You will not be able to close the door with the remote control transmitter until the photo-cells are working properly.

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