Do I have to have sensors on my garage door?

• <div><p>If you <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-open-garage-door-manually.htm">open your garage manually</a>, you don’t need sensors. If you have an automatic garage door opener, sensors are required by law. The <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/07/13/2018-14909/safety-standard-for-automatic-residential-garage-door-operators">federal law UL 325</a> mandates that all residential garage door openers in the U.S. must include sensors. Designed to prevent accidents and reduce the risk of entrapment, the sensors should be able to reverse the motion of the garage door within two seconds of detecting an obstruction. The sensors are there to keep you, your family, and your belongings safe from a door that might otherwise come down too hard or too fast. </p></div>

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Q: How do I plan and budget for a garage remodel?

• <div><p>Start by assessing your needs, setting a realistic budget, creating design plans, and selecting materials. Consulting professionals for advice can streamline the process.</p></div>

Q: Is a garage door tune-up worth it?

• <div><p>Getting a garage door tune-up is worth it. Tune-ups are a form of preventative maintenance that help extend a garage door's lifespan and prevent dangerous issues, like worn springs or misaligned sensors. The cost to get a garage tune-up is far less than letting problems get out of hand and causing costly repairs&mdash;or worse&mdash;injuries.</p></div>

Q: Is it better to paint a garage floor with a roller or brush?

• <div><p>When you&rsquo;re painting a garage floor, it&rsquo;s best to use a combination of rollers and brushes. You&rsquo;ll want to start with a brush, making a border around the edges where the floor meets the wall. From there you can use a roller, though some people also like to do the entire first coat with a brush because it&rsquo;s easier to work the paint into the textured concrete.</p></div>

Q: How long does a garage door last?

• <div><p>It's not uncommon for a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/why-you-should-replace-your-garage-door.htm">garage door to last</a> 15 to 30 years. Of course, you shouldn't rule out replacing a visibly damaged or compromised door just because it's on the newer side. If a garage door was recently damaged by a car, replacement may be the best option for getting ahead of the issue before rot and rust kick in. Other telltale signs that it's time to look into replacing your garage door include visible sagging, cracking, rot, and damaged wood.</p></div>

Q: Do I have to have sensors on my garage door?

• <div><p>If you <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-open-garage-door-manually.htm">open your garage manually</a>, you don&rsquo;t need sensors. If you have an automatic garage door opener, sensors are required by law. The <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/07/13/2018-14909/safety-standard-for-automatic-residential-garage-door-operators">federal law UL 325</a> mandates that all residential garage door openers in the U.S. must include sensors. Designed to prevent accidents and reduce the risk of entrapment, the sensors should be able to reverse the motion of the garage door within two seconds of detecting an obstruction. The sensors are there to keep you, your family, and your belongings safe from a door that might otherwise come down too hard or too fast. </p></div>

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Reviewed in February 2023
We will NEVER recommend Cheney Door to anyone we know for any type of business. The worst customer service, communication, and business deal we have ever experienced. Ordered our overhead door in June, 2022 upon the completion of our finished outbuilding, was told initially told 6-8 weeks before...
Cheney Door Co
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Reviewed in January 2020
Mike, Pat and Kenny were excellent manager and workers. I initially hired them to side my new construction house and decided to hire them to build a detached garage.
Mike Love Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2019
Horrible experience. Report told me nothing I didn't know, but missed other major issues. Said there were roaches in the garage, but missed that the house was infested. Had electrical issues with 3/4 way light switches not working. Had water intrusion issues that weren't mentioned. Phil was rude...
GeorgiaSpec
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Reviewed in July 2018
Kenneth was a skilled professional. Was very thorough and knowledgeable in his craft. Wouldnt hesitate to call A1 garage repair again.
Don's Garage Doors
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Reviewed in January 2018
Significantly under estmated the amount of time needed for the move and ended nearly doubling the price. Day of the move, they called to increase number of movers to 5 and added a truck. 4 of the 5 movers were very professional and conscientious, however, one was not. Ended up with substantial...
AMERICAN MOVERS
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Reviewed in October 2016
Did not receive the door we ordered. When I contacted company they accused us of trying to scam them out of $400.00 instead of trying to correct mistake. Never been talked to so bad for the contractor making the mistake. We showed the image of garage door we wanted on our IPAD in our garage the...
Roberts Overdoors Inc
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Reviewed in April 2013
I discovered at 2:30 pm on a Friday that my garage door spring was broken. I needed to be somewhere by 5:00 that evening. Two other garage door services said they could not have someone here until after 7 that evening. I found Curtis Doors and Openers in the Yellow Pages. Jeff was in his...
Curtis Doors and Openers
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Reviewed in April 2013
Rob the Pest tech arrived on time. He and I discussed the plan of attack to administer the treatment on each floor & garage & attic. He did his work thoroughly throughout the house, especially in the basement above the drop ceiling. The price is very reasonable, verses a spider bite and then...
Guardian Pest Control
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Reviewed in June 2012
We had a huge 125 year old mulberry tree fell onto our house 3 weeks before closing on the sale of our home. The other half of the tree was still standing, and was above the garage. I called multiple tree companies and Abe's came out and explained step by step what they'd do and how fast they...
Abe's Lawn and Tree Service
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Reviewed in May 2012
We hired Harry and his "crew" to install hardwood floors in our living room, dining room, bedroom and halls. He was to install ceramic tile flooring in the kitchen, 2 bathrooms, in the entryway, laundry room, and around the fireplace. We had a HORRIBLE experience with this company and will NEVER...
Baldwin Hardwood Floors
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