A garage door opener is something that once you install it, you won’t know how you lived without it. They’re helpful, easy to use, and will save you so much time. Here’s how to install a garage door opener and make the most of it once you have it. Overview In this article, we’re going […]
Category: Garage Door Openers
How to Tell if Garage Door Sensor is Bad (5 Things to Check)
If your garage door isn’t closing properly and there doesn’t seem to be anything tripping the sensor, you need to understand how to tell if garage door sensor is bad. In this article, you will discover some of the most common issues that cause a garage door sensor malfunction. Let’s get started … How to […]
7 Reasons Your Garage Door Opens By Itself
There are a few common reasons a garage door opens by itself, including everything from an issue with the wiring to a neighbor who has the same opener code as you. In this article, you will discover 7 common reasons to consider. So, Your Garage Door Opens By Itself Before we get into the reasons […]
How Long Does A Garage Door Opener Last?
If you recently purchased a house and aren’t sure how long your current garage door opener has been installed, you may be wondering … how long does a garage door opener last anyway? We hear this question from customers interested in buying a new garage door as well because it usually makes sense to purchase […]
Why We Need Batteries for Garage Door Openers
An automatic opening garage is one of life’s little luxuries. All you have to do is pull up to your garage door and press a button, and that door will open on its own. All you have to do is drive inside. Sometimes though, that garage door isn’t going to open. Here’s how a garage […]
How to Manually Open Garage (7 Steps)
Garage door openers have become like dishwashers – sure, you could do it yourself, but why? Believe it or not, automatic openers were invented in 1926. It’s possible that you have never had to lift a garage door. Unfortunately, when the power goes out, or your opener breaks down – it looks like you’re stuck. […]
How Do You Program A Garage Door Opener?
Automatic garage door openers allow you to open and close your garage door with the push of a button. However, automatic garage door openers need to be programmed in order to work properly. Programming your garage door opener can be tricky. In this article, we’re taking a closer look at one of the most common […]
Garage Door Opener Battery Backup – California Legislation
In an effort to ensure residents can quickly evacuate their home during a fire, California state senators unanimously approved legislation requiring new garage door motors to be equipped with a garage door opener battery backup. In 2017, California experienced the most destructive wildfire season on record, involving multiple wildfires burning out of control across the state. […]