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: Are there downsides to garage screens?

• <div><p>While the benefits of garage door screens usually outweigh the downsides, there are some cons to installing one. First off, they can be quite expensive, especially if you&rsquo;re having a professional install a retracting screen or a custom size screen. Second, they let fresh air and natural light in, but they also don&rsquo;t provide the same privacy from people in the neighborhood that a solid door does. As you might guess, screens also won&rsquo;t <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-insulate-a-garage.htm">insulate your garage</a>, so they&rsquo;re often not usable in colder weather.</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>

Q: How do I prevent my garage door from freezing?

• <div><p>The best way to prevent your garage door from freezing is to install a permanent source of heat in the garage. You can have a professional tie in your main heating system or install a ductless mini split as a standalone heating solution. You can also <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-insulate-a-garage.htm">insulate the garage</a> to prevent temperatures from dropping to the point that the door freezes shut. </p></div>

Q: What do I do if there's a gap under my garage door?

• <div><p>T here should not be a gap under your garage door. Gaps make your garage less energy efficient. They also allow for pests to enter your garage. If you have a gap under your garage door, you may need to replace the weather stripping, inspect the door, tinker with your garage door opener, or make sure that your floor has not shifted.</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 November 2023
Installed new custom ordered doors also. There is none better than Mark Schumaker! He is such a respectable, honest man. His work is always perfection and his prices are great!!!! We will use no one else. The Williams Family
Shumaker's Home Repair and Handyman Services, LLC
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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.
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Precision Garage Door

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Customers say: Super punctual

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Award winning, same day service available. The highest quality garage door parts and accessories available in the garage door industry. Certified technicians, fully stocked trucks. Precision Garage Door Service has more than 20 years of professional experience in garage door installation and is committed to customer satisfaction. We do top quality work at an affordable price

"Spring broke around noon on Friday. I called Precision who last worked on our garage doors in 2011. Made an appt. for Saturday between 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m. Got a call from Alex Martin of Precision about 10:00 a.m. and said he could come earlier if that was okay. I said yes. 30 minutes later Alex came did an inspection and then the work to replace the springs and do other maintenance. The Springs were replaced a no cost as they were under a lifetime warranty. I did not realize the springs were under warranty. Great news on a Saturday! I love Precision!"

Ray K on September 2021

"Spring broke around noon on Friday. I called Precision who last worked on our garage doors in 2011. Made an appt. for Saturday between 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m. Got a call from Alex Martin of Precision about 10:00 a.m. and said he could come earlier if that was okay. I said yes. 30 minutes later Alex came did an inspection and then the work to replace the springs and do other maintenance. The Springs were replaced a no cost as they were under a lifetime warranty. I did not realize the springs were under warranty. Great news on a Saturday! I love Precision!"

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