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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: 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&rsquo;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>

Q: How do different aspects of a garage influence installation expenses?

• <div><p>Costs depend on the size of the garage, material quality, and additional features like lighting or workbenches.</p></div>

Q: Should a garage door be lighter or darker than the house?

• <div><p>The color you choose for your garage door is up to personal preference, but you can opt for several design options when choosing the color. Look for a complementary color to that of your home or choose a monochromatic look by selecting the same color as the rest of the exterior in a different shade.</p></div>

Q: Where should garage door sensors be located?

• <div><p>Garage door sensors should be installed on each side of the door, typically six inches off of the ground. The sensors communicate through an infrared beam, so they need to face each other directly for the system to work properly. Make sure they&rsquo;re level and aligned, and keep the area around them clear. If they&rsquo;re too high or out of alignment, your garage door won&rsquo;t function properly. </p></div>

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Last update on May 29, 2026

Reviewed in May 2026
think i had a lighting strike that damaged my lift master motor, the computer board had damage, out of warranty, so i ordered a new one, got it installed today, works fine, has camera and i can open or close it with my smart phone, fast service and fair price, beat one company out of memphis...
Bobby's Door Service - Beranda Facebook
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Reviewed in October 2025
Installed our 240v outlet in the garage at a great price! I would recommend Breaker Brothers for your home electrical projects!
Breaker Brothers
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Reviewed in November 2024
Dynamic Garage Doors replaced the motor for my garage door. Michael was very knowledgeable and professional. He came out and was able to complete the job same day. It was affordable compared to other larger companies. Dynamic will always be who I call and refer to friends for garage doors.
Dynamic Garage Doors LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
Alex was very professional and efficient in completing the hot water installation, and in installing the power extender for our smart thermostat. He also noted that our pull-down ladder was too small for equipment to be lowered from the area over our garage and was able to install a larger...
SOUTH TECH HVAC
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Reviewed in February 2021
Would definitely recommend TopLine Doors. Mr. Cano provided us with an estimate for a garage door on a Tuesday and arrived on time. An install date was set for the following Friday; however, Mr. Cano called later Tuesday and said the door could be installed the next day, Wednesday. The...
Top Line Doors
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Reviewed in April 2019
Over half of my garage was filled with junk from downsizing our belongings. I was contacted minutes after requesting a quote & they were ready to do the job the next day! It took less than 10 minutes for them to completely load up their trailer which was great! I do feel it was a bit overpriced...
JUNK-it
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Reviewed in December 2018
Very professional. Excellent work. My garage is running great!!
Alternative Garage Doors
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Reviewed in September 2018
My new tree guys. We had a very large tree fall and covered most of the driveway and blocked the garage. Berto understood the emergency and came from across town to remove the tree and clean up the debris. Very fast great service and total cleanup. What was a disaster for us, Berto and team had...
Green Tree 901 Service LLC
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Reviewed in September 2018
Kerry Dixon did an outstanding job building out a room addition for us upstairs. This was an unused attic space that we turned into a craft room/office for my wife. Kerry added an egress and built a dormer coming out of the garage roof that looks like it was part of the original house. He listed...
Dixon Construction
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Reviewed in April 2015
Technician did a great job, garage door works as good as new. Technician also offered tips on how to maintain and minimize wear and tear, also provided 3 year warranty on work.
All Access Overhead Door Service, LLC
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"Matt and Heather are excellent workers. They replaced all doorknobs and hung new light fixtures , repaired and replaced ceiling damage and painted the interior of my home. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a major remodel or minor handy man services !"

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"Arrived on time and completed the work in a timely manner. Contracted them to install a CleanCut walk through tub insert. This involved cutting a section out of the tub and prepping the insert for installation."

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"I am jumping for joy for this group of painters!! They are amazing! They took the storm windows off, pressure washed all the areas to paint, prepped very completely, and painted the trim, siding (2 story) the garage and removed all my burglar bars. It looks wonderful!I have never gotten so many complements on my house.

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Davis Residential Contractor

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"Remodeled my whole kitchen. Excellent work I would hire David residental again."

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In business since 1995

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"It was really good. I had a real flexible schedule. They were there to work fast. It was a good experience. I recommended them to my friends. He was there when he supposed to."

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In business since 1997

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"Estimate was timely , price was the logest bid. Shain and his helper were pleasant. Worn was excellent and on time. Worked their with no briars. Cleaned up after job his done."

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In business since 2009

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"Tim was very pleasant and easy to work with. The room he remodeled was quite large and there were a few changes along the way. Tim was very responsive to phone calls and made sure everything was satisfactory before he left!
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Covenant Construction

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Serving Drummonds, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

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It went just great.I had originally contacted someone else about doing this work and they said they thought Wayne and his business would be better suited to handle the job.So I checked him out on Angie's List and contacted him.He came out and looked at what needed to be done and let me know the price and day he would do it.I did not have to be home for any of it.The chimney looks brand new and the the shingle replacement looks great.

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"I had an addition added to my house . I hired Keys Housing to do the install. My house looks beautiful !"

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Garages questions, answered by experts

If you open your garage manually, you don’t need sensors. If you have an automatic garage door opener, sensors are required by law. The federal law UL 325 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.

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.

Costs depend on the size of the garage, material quality, and additional features like lighting or workbenches.

The color you choose for your garage door is up to personal preference, but you can opt for several design options when choosing the color. Look for a complementary color to that of your home or choose a monochromatic look by selecting the same color as the rest of the exterior in a different shade.

Garage door sensors should be installed on each side of the door, typically six inches off of the ground. The sensors communicate through an infrared beam, so they need to face each other directly for the system to work properly. Make sure they’re level and aligned, and keep the area around them clear. If they’re too high or out of alignment, your garage door won’t function properly.

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