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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: Can you manually open the garage door?

• <div><p>If push comes to shove, and you need to manually open your garage door, then you should be able to do so. To manually open your garage door, first, make sure that the door is in the down position. You&rsquo;ll need to unlock your garage door opener&rsquo;s emergency release mechanism, which is typically a red robe that you can find on the carriage. Once you&rsquo;ve pulled the cord, you can manually lower the door.</p><p>If your garage door is stuck in an open position, consider contacting a professional to safely release the opener.</p></div>

Q: How can I stop a garage door from freezing shut?

• <div><p>If your garage door seems to freeze every winter, you can try rubbing silicone spray or petroleum jelly around the edges and rollers of the garage door. However, it&rsquo;s a good idea to avoid direct application of silicone sprays like WD40 to rubber edges, which could damage them over time. A garage door that frequently freezes shut could need a full replacement, especially if it&rsquo;s showing signs of rust or other wear and tear. </p></div>

Q: Can I put sliding doors on my garage?

• <div><p>You can put sliding doors on your garage, but it&rsquo;ll save you money if you install them when you&rsquo;re building the garage, so you avoid removal costs for the old door. Garage doors are sectional, using vertical tracks and large springs to lift the door. These require professional removal, and the cost can quickly add up to thousands of dollars. </p></div>

Q: How do you maintain an epoxy garage floor?

• <div><p>To properly maintain an epoxy garage floor, regularly sweep up dirt and debris using a broom and dustpan or a vacuum cleaner. Mop with warm water and scrub away stains using a mild cleaning solution that's safe for the epoxy product you have installed. Don't use any soap-based or chemical cleaners, as these can cause the epoxy surface to deteriorate more rapidly. </p></div>

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Last update on November 06, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
Garage Armor of CT has a fabulous product! We had some time constraints and they were extremely accommodating. They were very professional and listened to all our concerns. They took care to explained exactly what they were going to do. The condition of our almost 50 year old garage was...
Garage Armor of CT
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Reviewed in June 2024
Very professional. Came back to fix an area at the entrance to my garage
Macoy Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2024
Project was perfect. My garage was in so much need of a remodel and omega development came through with an amazing and easy going team that made the project so easy and relaxing.
Omega Development LLC
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Reviewed in May 2024
Jill and Randy Exceptional people to work with! Would hire them again and recommend to anyone who is looking to upgrade their garage
Coastal Floor Coatings, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
Andre is super to work with: friendly, punctual and does an excellent job. He replaced flashing for my garage doors and IÃ¢Â Â m 100% satisfied!
Andre's Home Improvement Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2024
Diego was very prompt, gave me an estimate that I felt was reasonable, and repaired my garage door immediately! Would highly recommend him!!
Technical Overhead Garage Door Specialists, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2017
The service was great and at a very reasonable price. They are very professional and efficient. I will hired Garage Door Guys any time.
Garage Door Guys & More Inc
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Reviewed in February 2016
They are really great to have service the garage door. Completely reliable, responsive, professional and their prices are reasonable. Will definitely call them for future servicing, and especially when we need to get a new garage door (which we will need soon).
Garage Doors of Fairfield County LLC (Cadra's)
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Reviewed in April 2013
I had a problem with my garage door, it was not closing correctly. He came out to put the rollers on the garage however, the problem was never initialled fixed the garage door. He back out a 2nd time and was able to correct the problem that he should have fixed in the first time.
Freeport Garage Door Co Inc
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Reviewed in December 2012
it was good. He did not clean up all the soot that fell on my garage floor when he cleaned the flue.
Standard Oil Of Connecticut
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