Battery Backup Systems For Your Garage Door
Does your garage door have an emergency battery backup system? If you don’t have this important safety feature, you should consider the benefits of including a battery backup with your garage door opener. A garage door opener battery backup can provide true peace of mind in case of an emergency and offers homeowners the security of always being prepared when severe weather hits. If extreme circumstances leave your house without power, the emergency battery backup will do the heavy lifting and will be able to open and close your garage door as if there was nothing wrong.
What Do I Do When My Garage Door Stops Working
We all know that there are positives and negatives with owning a home. Fortunately, the positives outweigh the negatives overall, but home maintenance issues can be stressful and extremely expensive. And, of course, they always seem to happen at the wrong time. Your garage door is likely the most frequently used door in your home, it is certainly the heaviest and can be the biggest problem for you if it stops working. Fortunately, if you live in the Twin Cities Metro area
Switching From Manual Opening To Automatic Garage Door
If you have a manual garage door, you have probably thought about converting the door to an automatic. In some cases, an existing manual door can convert to an automatic door without issue. However, the conversion is not so easy in some instances. The following are some things you need to know if you have thought about automating your existing garage door
Keeping The Garage Warm This Winter
If you use your garage exclusively for storage, you may think you don’t need to keep it warm during the winter. However, many of us have turned our garages into multipurpose spaces; not holding just our cars and gardening tools anymore. We also store home improvement supplies and other items we do not have room in our homes for that should not freeze. No matter how you use your garage, you should do what you can to keep it warm in the colder months.
Choosing The Right Commercial Garage Door
Choosing and purchasing the correct commercial-grade garage door for your business is a big step toward protecting your investment. When you take the time to select a high-quality garage door, you are investing in your business’s external appearance, as well as its security and productivity. Understanding the different types of commercial garage doors — both what they’re made of and how they work
Does Cold Weather Cause Garage Door Problems
There is nothing mild about the winters in Minnesota. It is brutally cold for extended periods of time and there is also plenty of winter precipitation to go along with the cold air. Rise & Shine Garage Doors works all year round, including the winter months, because cold weather can cause issues with a garage door system.
Low temperatures in the winter months can cause metal to contract. When the metal in your garage door contracts it tightens and becomes more difficult to open and close reliably. This can also cause problems with your garage door springs and your tracks. Your springs can become brittle in the cold months and are more likely to break
How Long Does A Garage Door Last?
Garage door warranties vary, but manufacturers typically cover their products for about three years. Estimates on longevity are based around usage, but most experts believe the average garage door should last between 15–30 years, depending on construction quality, maintenance, and local climate conditions. Automatic garage door openers normally provide 10–15 years of reliable service.
Spring Mechanism
One of the most important components in a garage door assembly is the spring mechanism, which includes the torsion springs and tension springs
Signs That Your Garage Door Spring Needs To Be Repaired
One of the most common problems with a garage door not opening correctly has to do with the spring. Your garage door spring, when working correctly, twists to counterbalance the force that is needed to open your garage door safely and easily. If your garage door spring is broken, it will be unable to tighten up on the way down, causing the door not to be able to lift up. What does this mean for you? You may assume that your entire garage door or operating system is broken, but it may be much simpler–a broken spring. Rise & Shine Garage Doors can determine whether the problem you are having is related to an issue with the spring, or other part of the door, and make the necessary repairs quickly, so that you can move on with your day!
Preventing Garage Door Issues In The Winter
Winters in the Twin Cities of Minnesota can be harsh and it’s easy to forget the effect they can have on your garage doors. As one of the most-used pieces of large moving equipment in your home, it can be a huge inconvenience if something goes wrong
Fast And Affordable Garage Door Repair And Replacement
Your garage door is a critical part of your home. It is used daily, houses your car(s) and perhaps some tools, toys and even some holiday decorations. Just like your front door, you would never imagine leaving it open for an extended period of time unattended. So, if your garage door stops working normally, you want to get it fixed quickly and without spending a fortune. Rise & Shine Garage Doors specializes in
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