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Q: Can garage doors work with one spring?

• <div><p>With the exception of small, lightweight torsion-spring garage doors, which can operate with one spring, most garage doors require two springs to work properly. Garage doors with extension springs always require two springs&mdash;if one extension spring is broken or otherwise failing, the garage door may open unevenly and could pose a hazard if the remaining spring fails.</p></div>

Q: What are the cons of a heated garage?

• <div><p>The main con of a heated garage is that if cold air comes into your garage and hits warm tools, it could lead to rust. You may also have to deal with the slush and run-off from any snow or ice that comes into the garage from vehicles, leading to more maintenance and upkeep.</p></div>

Q: Is it dangerous to quickly thaw a garage door?

• <div><p>If you take caution around fragile garage parts, thawing methods shouldn&rsquo;t cause problems. Avoid using direct sources of heat too close to the garage door, especially rubber parts.</p><p>Another spot to avoid heating is the garage door spring. This powerful metal spring can become very cold in winter. Applying heat to a cold spring increases the chances it could break. </p></div>

Q: Can I replace my own garage door?

• <div><p>While it&rsquo;s possible to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/why-you-should-replace-your-garage-door.htm">replace your own garage door</a>, it&rsquo;s a dangerous DIY job, and the work is best left to professionals. Garage doors can weigh hundreds of pounds and are quite bulky, so maneuvering them into place for installation is a tough job. Additionally, working with high-tension garage door springs is dangerous, especially if you install them incorrectly. The labor for garage door replacement costs around <b>$400</b> on average, which is a small price to pay to guarantee your safety and the security of your home.</p></div>

Q: Does the type of garage door affect the insulation?

• <div><p>The level of insulation is determined by both the material and the thickness of the door. Some garage door materials (such as wood) have natural insulating capabilities, while other materials (such as metal) do not. No matter the material, two-layer and three-layer garage doors have a higher R-value than single-layer garage doors, as insulation is fitted between the panels. </p></div>

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Last update on August 06, 2024

Reviewed in August 2024
Andrew did a whole house remodel for me. He took it down to the sheetrock and concrete floors. A major overhaul was needed. Moved walls, doors and windows, and major sheetrock repair, and painting. He is a hands on contractor and very efficient. He helped me decide what was needed and what...
Mighty Oak Contractors LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
I had a hose Bibb replacement outside my garage door. The plumber was on time and very nice. It took him less than 30 minutes to replace a $25 part and he charged me $509. You might can get a better plumber but you won’t pay more! It is a shame because he did a good job.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
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Reviewed in May 2023
Brain was great! He was on time, professional, and very knowledgeable of the job he was going to do. He made sure he left the work site in clean. I would recommend Above All Garage Doors to anyone needing his service!
Above All Garage Doors, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
Project was to reassemble a 10x24x8 Shelter Logic Garage. Very nice people. Excellent work. Would recommend.
DiDaisy Enterprize LLC
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Reviewed in September 2022
I had my old roll-up garage doors replaced with regular garage doors. A technician from the company came out, measured, and ordered the doors. Once the doors arrived from the manufacturer, the same technician returned and took down my old doors and installed the new doors. Took a couple of...
GARAGE DOOR TECHS
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Reviewed in January 2020
It went well. Hard workers. Fast and reliable. They did other work for me. They put in a 36" side door. They put up a wall and a garage door with remote control. They do a little bit of everything. They are supposed to do other work for me. But it has been raining so much they haven't been able...
Moore Construction
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Reviewed in August 2019
The liftmaster on my garage door broke. after going on HomeAdvisor, they sent me 2 or 3 companies to review. I responded to the local ones. Greg from Top Rated Garage Doors responded and He and his helper came out and had the equipment on his truck to repair my door, and he serviced the other...
Affordable Top Rated Garage Door
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Reviewed in November 2018
Mr. Passmore cleaned my dryer vents, once he looked at the job, he went and got the materials and came back prepared to complete the job. He also replaced my sensors on thy garage doors. I was very impressed with his professionalism and knowledge.
Home Improvement And Repairs
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Reviewed in July 2013
I had three old garage doors and openers that desperately needed to be replaced and I contacted three garage door companies on Angies List to get a quote and not only was AffordableGarageDoors.com $200 cheaper than their competition, they offered me a higher quality door that was insulated and...
AffordableGarageDoors.com
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Mr. Awnings & Home Repairs

3.6(

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Carport (Metal) - Build

Serving Riverside, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am extremely happy with my new front deck that Mike and Rhonda built. Their work was very professional and their friendliness and courteousness are second to none. Mike did everything he said he would do with no surprises and at a very fair price. He even replaced some missing screws in my metal roof at no charge. I would highly recommend Mr. Awnings & Home Repairs to anyone who wants quality results."

Response time6 hrs

Recommended by65%of homeowners

Serving Riverside, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"no comms extemme plasearu to work with mo promble s"

Response time5 days

5 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by80%of homeowners

Carport (Metal) - Build

Serving Riverside, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great guy to work with!!!!"

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Pritchard Building Co.

New to Angi

Garage - Remodel

Serving Riverside, AL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

I have been working for my grandfather who builds custom homes and I have just started my own LLC and trying to get things going. I have my Alabama Home Builders License. I can do anything from small jobs like decks or replacing doors/ windows to big jobs like remodeling houses or building them from the ground up.

Serving Riverside, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt was great he came out quickly and gave us a great quote. The work was done in a week and exceeded all expectations. Job site was clean each day and the new garage roof looks great."

+47

Recommended by96%of homeowners

Carport (Metal) - BuildCarport (Wood) - BuildGarage - Build+2 more

Serving Riverside, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Excellent, Showed up on time very nice & very professional."

Recommended by94%of homeowners

Serving Riverside, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

"Al and his crew were very punctual and went out of their way to please us and finish on time. I am really impressed with their professionalism and the final results! I will use Complete Home Repair again!
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Recommended by93%of homeowners

Serving Riverside, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys did an excellent job. Very clean, on time, and did a wonderful job. I would definitely hire these guys again!"

+17

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Foundation Repairs & Home Improvements Inc

4.6(

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Garage - Remodel

Serving Riverside, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job. They followed through. They delivered what they said they were gonna do."

+20

Recommended by91%of homeowners

Carport (Metal) - BuildCarport (Wood) - BuildGarage - Build+2 more

Serving Riverside, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"Absolutely terrific! Brian knew I was on a short timeline and he completed the work on time and with a perfectionist's touch!"

+19

Recommended by92%of homeowners

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Garages questions, answered by experts

With the exception of small, lightweight torsion-spring garage doors, which can operate with one spring, most garage doors require two springs to work properly. Garage doors with extension springs always require two springs—if one extension spring is broken or otherwise failing, the garage door may open unevenly and could pose a hazard if the remaining spring fails.

The main con of a heated garage is that if cold air comes into your garage and hits warm tools, it could lead to rust. You may also have to deal with the slush and run-off from any snow or ice that comes into the garage from vehicles, leading to more maintenance and upkeep.

If you take caution around fragile garage parts, thawing methods shouldn’t cause problems. Avoid using direct sources of heat too close to the garage door, especially rubber parts.

Another spot to avoid heating is the garage door spring. This powerful metal spring can become very cold in winter. Applying heat to a cold spring increases the chances it could break.

While it’s possible to replace your own garage door, it’s a dangerous DIY job, and the work is best left to professionals. Garage doors can weigh hundreds of pounds and are quite bulky, so maneuvering them into place for installation is a tough job. Additionally, working with high-tension garage door springs is dangerous, especially if you install them incorrectly. The labor for garage door replacement costs around $400 on average, which is a small price to pay to guarantee your safety and the security of your home.

The level of insulation is determined by both the material and the thickness of the door. Some garage door materials (such as wood) have natural insulating capabilities, while other materials (such as metal) do not. No matter the material, two-layer and three-layer garage doors have a higher R-value than single-layer garage doors, as insulation is fitted between the panels.

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