For many people who own a home, garage door repair will eventually become an appointment you need to make. Whether you accidentally back into the door or have a broken garage door spring, you’ll need to schedule garage door repair. Operating in the Anaheim area, we frequently have customers ask us questions about garage door …
Garage doors are typically the largest moving objects in the home, weighing up to 1,000 pounds. That means they can lead to serious — even fatal — injuries if they aren’t properly cared for and maintained. What types of problems should you be looking out for? Here are five common garage door problems you should …
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According to the 2019 Cost vs. Value Report by Remodeling magazine, a garage door replacement is ranked #1 in upscale and #5 in midrange projects retaining value at home sale. Meaning, homeowners can expect to recoup up to 91.5% of their investment. The roles of garage doors have drastically changed over time. They now have significant stylistic capabilities especially given …
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Is your garage door stuck or malfunctioning? Identifying the root of the problem can be tricky, but our team at Sunwest Garage Service has created a 4-step process for identifying (and even solving) common issues before scheduling a visit. To save yourself some time and possibly some money, we recommend following these four troubleshooting steps before …
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If you’re someone who has done plenty of do-it-yourself projects and updates in your home, you may think garage door repairs are no different. In an effort to equip people with the best information on whether this is a DIY or hire an expert, here is what you need to know. When you purchase residential garage door …
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The power blinks off right when you are ready to head out the door for work. You always park your car safely in the garage, but without electricity, you’re stuck. The good news is you can disengage your garage door and open it and close it manually. However, when the lights turn back on, you’ll …
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When your garage door breaks down, it’s inconvenient, and worse, it’s potentially costly to fix it. However, there are ways for you to save your wallet and reduce those pesky garage door repair costs. Conduct preventative maintenance. The best way to reduce repair costs is by preventing problems in the first place. The better you …
If your automatic garage doors are sticky or creaking, it’s possible you can get away with a simple garage door repair service. You might even be able to solve the problem yourself by using a light household oil on the tracks, hinges, rollers and springs (don’t use a petroleum-based product or get lubricant on the …
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You probably open and close your garage door (or doors) several times a day; a recent nationwide consumer survey concluded that 71% of homeowners access their homes using garage door openers daily. But how much thought do you give to garage door maintenance? These oft-used doors are all too often neglected. By doing some simple maintenance …
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