How often should a garage door be tuned up?

• <div><p>You should tune up your garage door at least once per year to keep it running smoothly. However, if you notice signs of wear and tear, it’s wise to get a tune-up every six months. Performing regular tune-ups can help you catch small issues before they turn into serious problems. </p></div>

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Q: What should you use to lubricate your garage door?

• <div><p>You have a couple of options when it comes to lubricant. A silicone-based lubricant is a great choice because it lubricates the door and prevents rust and corrosion from forming. This type of lubricant also lasts a long time and works well in extreme cold and heat, making it ideal for garage doors. Other products you can use include lithium grease and silicone spray. Avoid using heavy, oil-based lubricants, as they can promote debris getting caught up in your garage door tracks.</p></div>

Q: What part of the garage loses the most heat?

• <div><p>Garage doors that are not insulated can be a major source of heat loss. That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s essential to winterize your garage door with insulation and weather stripping to prevent heat loss and keep it warm more easily. Consult a local garage door installer if you need help determining the cause of your garage losing heat.</p></div>

Q: Do new garage doors come with tracks?

• <div><p>Most garage doors come with their own set of tracks and rollers from the manufacturer, so you don&rsquo;t need to buy tracks separately.</p></div>

Q: Is it hard to install a garage door?

• <div><p>Generally speaking, it is difficult to install a garage door. It&rsquo;s a heavy object that poses a danger if it falls. If you are an experienced DIY-er, and you get help from another person with experience with this project, it is possible to install a garage door. However, manual doors are simpler to install than automatic doors because they are lighter and don&rsquo;t require the installation of cables or a motor. It&rsquo;s always best to hire a professional garage door contractor to install these, due to the safety risks involved and to ensure it&rsquo;s done correctly. </p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2023
Brian is the best . On time service. He came the day he said he would and finished twaynhe job in a timely and professional manner. I would strongly recommend Beckwith Glass for your windows or shower door project
Beckwith Glass Company
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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
Jason responded immediately to my request for new well tank. He even offered to come immediately. He had great communication and was very honest with pricing. He also explained the availability of tanks and time involved to repair. He did exactly what he said and cleaned the site when done. ...
Performance Pump and Well Services, LLC
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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 December 2017
Owner responded to my call within hours, inspected house same day, returned within 2 weeks to do job which included installing proper ridge vent system to keep squirrels out! I had figured I'd have to call in a roofer. Put in a one-way door and that night they all left and haven't heard any...
All American Wildlife Control
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Reviewed in September 2017
John and Scott were great, he said 1 day and it happened, the french door looks great and the vinyl siding looks great. Will have them back for other projects. Thank you Dick and Becky
Advantage Home Repair
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Reviewed in December 2014
The quality was much better than the previous contractor. Everything looks great. I just had a problem getting the scheduling done. They were supposed to call to setup a day and the next thing I know they call me from my front door wondering why I wasn't home. If they could clean up their...
On The Spot Home Improvements
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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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You have a couple of options when it comes to lubricant. A silicone-based lubricant is a great choice because it lubricates the door and prevents rust and corrosion from forming. This type of lubricant also lasts a long time and works well in extreme cold and heat, making it ideal for garage doors. Other products you can use include lithium grease and silicone spray. Avoid using heavy, oil-based lubricants, as they can promote debris getting caught up in your garage door tracks.

Garage doors that are not insulated can be a major source of heat loss. That’s why it’s essential to winterize your garage door with insulation and weather stripping to prevent heat loss and keep it warm more easily. Consult a local garage door installer if you need help determining the cause of your garage losing heat.

Most garage doors come with their own set of tracks and rollers from the manufacturer, so you don’t need to buy tracks separately.

You should tune up your garage door at least once per year to keep it running smoothly. However, if you notice signs of wear and tear, it’s wise to get a tune-up every six months. Performing regular tune-ups can help you catch small issues before they turn into serious problems.

Generally speaking, it is difficult to install a garage door. It’s a heavy object that poses a danger if it falls. If you are an experienced DIY-er, and you get help from another person with experience with this project, it is possible to install a garage door. However, manual doors are simpler to install than automatic doors because they are lighter and don’t require the installation of cables or a motor. It’s always best to hire a professional garage door contractor to install these, due to the safety risks involved and to ensure it’s done correctly.

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