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>

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>

Are garage screens worth it?

• <div><p>If you use your garage often, then yes, a garage screen is absolutely worth the investment. Whether you use your garage as a home gym, a workshop, or for some other hobby, there are few things more enjoyable than allowing some fresh air and natural light in without having to worry about bugs. Plus, , in exchange for <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-save-money-garage-insulation.htm">garage insulation</a>, a garage door screen can provide ventilation that might improve the air quality if you’re producing sawdust or using paints, varnishes, or other potential harmful chemicals.</p></div>

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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: 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>

Q: What style of garage door is cheapest?

• <div><p>Sheet metal garage doors, particularly steel and aluminum, have the cheapest materials and installation. Experienced homeowners may cut and shape the metal themselves; however, you can buy prefabricated metal from a hardware store or pay a metal fabricator to shape the metal to your specifications. Steel and aluminum garage doors can cost as little as $500 and go up to $3,000.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2025
He responded in a timely manner to my messages and came and looked at the issues I was having and was here when he said he would be here. He did a great job fixing my floor where I had water damage and replacing my French doors with new sliding glass doors! I am pleased with the work he did and...
Wingler's Handyman Services
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Reviewed in October 2023
Repaired my garage door perfectly.
Dynamic Doors
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Reviewed in August 2023
They were very professional and overall friendly. Helped move some furniture in my garage, definitely will use again!
M&M Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in April 2023
They got it done just did a poor job on the garage floor and they didn’t fix it they just gave me more garage floor paint to do the repairs myself.
Calderon Construction & Remodeling
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Reviewed in March 2023
Grate quality of work. Really happy with my garage
Quality Steel Structures and Garages LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
Extremely professional and knowledgeable. Fixed my garage door and provided maintenance to all components of the garage door opener. I very pleased with his provision of service provided to me. Very reasonable. Would definitely recommend and use again.
TLC Garage Doors
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Reviewed in October 2015
Scope of Project was expanded as underlying problems were discovered. Previous owners had not correctly repaired water caused damage. Example(s): 1) Man door to Tack Room in garage was found to have been repaired with a large quantity of wood filler and painted over to cover rotted wood on door...
Sexton Handiman Service
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Reviewed in March 2014
We found three locksmiths in our area through the Yellow Pages. One never returned our call, one wanted $100 just to come out to the house, and then there was Waldo. We scheduled Waldo to come to the house the day after we closed the sale, but since we were in the area with nothing to do but...
WALDO SMITH LOCKSMITH
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Reviewed in January 2014
The installers were polite, professional and the workmanship was excellent. I did not have to clean up a thing after they left and I absolutely love the new shower doors.
TRI-CITY GLASS & MIRROR CO
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Reviewed in June 2013
Phone consultation only no work done on premisis. They were informative and helpful when I called thme after my garage door broke. STOP SEND ME THIS REVIEW!! I COMPLETED MONTHS AGO.....
Marvin's Garage Doors
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