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Spring RepairGarage door spring broke? What to do in the next hour
A bang like a gunshot, then a door that won't budge. Here's what to do right away, what to leave alone, and how the repair actually goes.
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Spring RepairTorsion vs. extension garage door springs
Two spring systems, two different ways of failing. How to tell which one you have and whether it makes sense to switch.
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OpenersBelt, chain or wall-mount: choosing a garage door opener
Noise, ceiling height, a bedroom above the garage, power outages. How the three opener types compare and which one fits your house.
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OpenersGarage door goes down, then back up? Here's why
A door that reverses before it closes is usually the safety sensors. Here's how to check them yourself and when the real problem is elsewhere.
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Tune-UpSalt air and your garage door: an Orange County maintenance guide
Ocean air rusts springs, rollers and hinges faster than inland heat ever will. A seasonal checklist you can do safely, and the parts to leave to a tech.
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CablesFrayed or snapped garage door cable: what it means and what happens next
A door hanging crooked or a loose wire flapping beside the track usually points to a cable. Here is how to spot a worn one and why the fix belongs to a technician.
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Off-TrackGarage door stuck halfway: safe checks and what not to do
The door went up partway and stopped. Before you push, pull or hit the release cord, run through these safe checks and learn the signs that it needs a technician.
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Garage door noises explained: what each sound is telling you
Grinding, squealing, popping, rattling and banging each point to a different part. Learn which sounds a little lubricant can fix and which mean stop using the door.
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PanelsDented garage door panel: repair the section or replace the door?
A bumper or a stray ball left a dent. Whether you swap one section or replace the door depends on the damage, the door's age and whether matching parts still exist.
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RemotesGarage door keypad or remote not working: a step-by-step fix
Your keypad or remote stopped opening the door. Work through batteries, lock mode, reprogramming, rolling code compatibility and car pairing before you call.
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