Is it dangerous to quickly thaw a garage door?

• <div><p>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.</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>

Which garage door material is best for me?

• <div><p>The most common garage door material is aluminum, but the best material for you depends on your budget and location. Wood is the most expensive to repair but tends to add the most curb appeal, while fiberglass or composite doors cost less to fix.</p><p>Aluminum won’t rust, so it’s a great option if you live somewhere humid or rainy. Steel doors are durable but are prone to rust. If you live somewhere with extreme temperatures, hot or cold, you might opt for fiberglass, which won’t split if the temperatures skyrocket or drop below freezing.</p></div>

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Q: Do garage heaters need their own breaker?

• <div><p>If you have a garage heater that is 1,500 watts or more, it will need its own breaker. As a good rule of thumb, no appliance should exceed 1,500 watts per outlet for best outcomes. Consult a local garage heating service to determine the power needs for your outdoor or indoor space.</p></div>

Q: What is a garage door panel?

• <div><p>A garage door panel is a section of the garage door that spans the width of the door and connects to other panels above and/or below to create a folding door. The panels usually each have rollers on the sides that fit into the tracks and direct the sectioned door to open and close while remaining in balance.</p></div>

Q: How can I stop a garage door from freezing shut?

• <div><p>If your garage door seems to freeze every winter, you can try rubbing silicone spray or petroleum jelly around the edges and rollers of the garage door. However, it&rsquo;s a good idea to avoid direct application of silicone sprays like WD40 to rubber edges, which could damage them over time. A garage door that frequently freezes shut could need a full replacement, especially if it&rsquo;s showing signs of rust or other wear and tear. </p></div>

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Last update on October 31, 2025

Reviewed in August 2023
Great team came out and replaced my garage door and opener. Polite and and great customer service.
Precision Door Service of Central Arkansas
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Reviewed in July 2023
Florida Concrete Resurfacing recently did a garage floor for us and it turned out amazing! Jeff was very upfront on the scope of work and the cost. He showed up when he said he would and completed on time. No hidden charges, no up charging. He was very knowledgeable about the work and very...
Florida Concrete Resurfacing
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Reviewed in April 2023
Very community service oriented. Flexible on ballpark estimate without seeing actual items to haul. High school kids who help load dumpster are supervised and very courteous. Greatly appreciated their urgency as we had a tight timeline to clean out a garage of 45 years of accumulated junk.
MISSION SITE SERVICES, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
Eric and Noah were very professional and did a great job! The price quoted was what they charged. They showed up on time and were respectful and polite. I have an old shed that looks better thanks to the nice door they installed. We highly recommend Garage Doors Parts & More and will...
Garage Doors, Parts & More
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Reviewed in December 2020
Once again happy to report Tyler and David did a great job! Unfortunately my girlfriend crashed (Mis-judged) the back wall in the garage...The boys were spot on and did a great drywall repair..They were prompt, on time and just plain professional… They replaced the Base board, texture coated the...
Let David Do It
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Reviewed in July 2018
Mr. Caldwell, of Healthy Home Inspection, was organized, with immediate written communication and information about the appointment time. He was thorough, friendly and offered helpful suggestions and comments during the inspection. He was very qualified and knowledgeable in offering explanations...
Healthy Home Inspection
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Reviewed in March 2017
Johnny was great. He showed up on time (quicker than the predicted couple hours) and immediately fixed the problem. While he was here he gave me sound advice about the upkeep and then he changed the garage door opener lightbulb for me. It's been out for three years. He was awesome and left my...
Harmon Overhead Door Inc
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Reviewed in March 2017
Could not have more professional and was very knowledgeable. It was only a small 1 day job that he worked into his schedule. Showed up exactly on time, with all the right tools and needed supplies, did exactly what was discussed, and even had some better ideas for the garage upgrades. Would not...
Double Tap Electric
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Reviewed in August 2016
Craig their repair person was very professional and knowledgeable. He let me know what I needed to replace now and what could wait. He explained everything he did and how it all worked. I would definitely recommend and use this company again when it comes time to replace/repair other parts of my...
Precision Overhead Garage Door
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Reviewed in July 2015
Joe Adams did a great job on our windows - house and garage. He is very personable as well as professional, and we will hire him again.
Clearview Services
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