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>

How do garage door sensors work?

• <div><p>Garage door sensors work by using infrared beams to detect objects in the door’s path. One sensor sends a beam while the other receives it. When the beam is broken—say, by your car or anything else—the sensors signal the door to stop or reverse. It’s all about safety and making sure nothing gets trapped under the door. If they’re misaligned, the beam doesn’t connect, and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-does-garage-door-opener-work.htm">the garage door might stay open</a> or close regardless of obstructions. </p></div>

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Q: How do I protect my garage door from burglars?

• <div><p>If you also have a standard door leading to your garage, install a robust deadbolt lock and reinforce the frame with security plates. Then, secure any windows with shatterproof glass or film to deter break-ins. Consider a smart garage door opener for your car entrance, enabling remote monitoring and control through your smartphone. Motion-activated lighting around the garage to deter intruders is a great way to amplify these security efforts. Lastly, educate your family on security practices, such as keeping the garage entrances closed and locked.</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: Are garage door springs dangerous?

• <div><p>Since garage door torsion springs have tightly wound coils under massive tension, they can cause serious injury while attempting to service them. A broken spring can also cause the garage to close rapidly, causing injuries. That&rsquo;s why any adjustments or replacements of a torsion spring should only be conducted by a trained professional.</p><p>Extension springs are just as dangerous as torsion springs&mdash;especially when they break. These springs can become projectiles and may cause serious injury or property damage.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2025
Noah exceeded my expectations at a competitive price . Clear communication, and fast! His estimate was spot on and it was clean and professional work. Noah did a 60amp sub panel install for my new garage, and also wired in four new outlets in my basement as I only had one down there. Thanks...
Parker Electric LLC
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Reviewed in December 2023
I loved the first $20,000 project this company did for us. The two man crew involved us in every step and were very communicative. The office staff was very attentive and personable. so much so that we hired them to replace our roof and chimney. A crew of 11 men that didn't speak english showed...
Fowler's Roofing & Construction
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Reviewed in November 2023
Craig and his helper were very friendly and communicative. They did a very good job installing and staining board and baton siding and replacing the two swing-out doors at the front of my garage. There were a couple of issues to be fixed or adjusted, but they were taken care of without fuss. I...
Rider's Home Improvements
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Reviewed in November 2021
Called the morning after we contacted Angi. He set up an appointment for the next morning to review the job and provide a verbal estimate, that was on Friday morning. He made some suggestions for the project, installing a Checkpoint charging station in our garage. Said was a basic job would take...
Bolducs Electrical Contracting
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Reviewed in October 2021
Technician Robb Putek (COA 8043) arrived within the time specified. He was very friendly and professional. Robb inspected inside and outside of my home, letting me know where my problems were and what he could fix. He also let me know about problems he could not fix such as a garage door that...
Bug Busterzzz
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Reviewed in October 2020
AVOID AT ALL COST! Unbelievable what things were missing when delivery was made including 1 of 2 dressers filled with my wifes clothes and jewelry, a wood lathe, a band saw, 1 of 2 matching rocking chairs, an entire lodgepole pine queen bed, two high-end mountain bikes and more. The woodworking...
ProRelo, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2020
My automated garage door assembly desperately needed to be replaced. I couldnâ t find a single company to return my calls. I submitted a request through Angies List and Andrew from Grand Enterprises called right away. He stopped by the house, diagnosed the problem and came back later to repair....
Grand Enterprises, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2019
Dave was great! Brought all of his own equipment and just needed my spigot. I have a small house and garage, both with vinyl siding and stairs with railings. He pressure washed every square inch and it's now glowing! I plan to hire Dave at least every other year to spiff up my house.
Davestar Powerwashing and Roof Cleaning
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Reviewed in July 2012
In less than a year, the garage floor had cracked from one end to the other. We waited a year for this company to actually come out and attempt to repair the crack. They squirted some material in the crack, which came out within 2 months. We notified our contractor again, and he told us this...
Tk & Sons Concrete Foundations Inc
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