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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>

Q: How long will a garage door last?

• <div><p>How long garage doors last depends on the type of doors you buy and how well you care for them. But most often, garage doors will last between 15 and 30 years, on average. You can maximize their life span by performing regular maintenance and inspections and repairing problems immediately. A more robust material, like triple-layer steel garage doors, may even last 25 to 30 years with proper care.</p></div>

Q: Why do my garage door cables keep coming off?

• <div><p>There are several reasons garage door cables can come off multiple times. The most common reason is that the springs have too much or too little tension and require adjusting. Other causes include track alignment issues that keep the door from operating correctly or smoothly. A damaged winding drum or obstructions in the cable's way can also cause it to come loose. </p></div>

Q: Should garage doors be painted flat or gloss?

• <div><p>You can use a wide variety of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/best-sheen-exterior-paint.htm">finishes for garage doors</a>, and the choice comes down to personal preference. You can use a semi-gloss, eggshell enamel sheen, matte, or satin enamel. You may even prefer a solid color wood stain. The key is finding an exterior paint that can withstand the elements your garage door is so frequently exposed to.</p></div>

Q: Can I use WD-40 on a garage door?

• <div><p>While you can technically use WD-40 to lube a garage door, it is not the best option since the oil it leaves behind can attract dirt. Instead, go to the hardware store and locate a lithium- or silicone- based garage grease. You can also search for garage door lubricant online; just make sure you get one that is made with lithium or silicone. </p></div>

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Last update on November 15, 2025

Reviewed in June 2023
Tyler with Fergusons Garage Doors does the best job at communicating with his clients! Has a great turn around time with excellent and efficient work. Would definitely recommend!!
Ferguson's Garage Doors, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2019
This was a small job that should not have taken four days to complete. Most of the work I could have done myself and now wish I had. He doesn’t work efficiently. When presented with an outlet that was not level instead of fixing it while the wall was open and power was off he tried jury rigging...
Troy Miller Painting
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Reviewed in January 2018
They did an excellent job! They were on-time and their work was really good - the garage door isn't jerky any more!
Coast To Coast Garage Door
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Reviewed in June 2017
As for my experience I was over charged and left with the door in worse shape than before they came out. They were called to fix a noisy door and replace the bottom seal. I had an extra strut from another garage door so they put that on the door to fix the noise and they replaced the seal....
Home Town Garage Doors
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Reviewed in September 2015
Late getting there. Didn't call as to when he was coming. I had to call Angie's List to see if he will show up. He didn't crawl around the crawl space to see where I told him where the water is standing. But he did tell me about the wire cords on the ground floor that shouldn't be there. And...
Seal-Tite Basement Waterproofing Co
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Reviewed in February 2015
In 2013 I bought garage doors from Hometown. I have had to have them back at least 6 times to repair or adjust the doors. Twice the doors have come completely off track, 3 days ago on the coldest night of the year my door again fell completely off track and would not close - 4 foot gap at...
Hometown Garage Doors
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Reviewed in November 2014
They did an excellent job, cleaned up and removed old garage door opener for disposal. Final bill is pending but we were provided an hourly rate to approximate the final bill. The snap fix program was easy, communication was great and no stress to find a contractor!
Bob Garrett Services LLC
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Reviewed in September 2014
They took out 2 of our old doors and replaced those with the glass doors. They had a good section to choose from. We ordered the doors one week and they were here installing those the next week. They did a fast service and it was a good service. They did a really good job.
HOME DEPOT
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Reviewed in July 2013
Broke grout line while installing sliding glass door, I had to purchase new grout for the to repair. Reinstalled sliding glass door without agreeing on a price and emailed me an invoice after the fact.
T E GARDNER CO INC
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Reviewed in April 2013
Associate came out to give us an estimate on replacing our existing garage doors. He was very friendly and professional, no hard sell, but took time to answer our questions and show us samples. We ordered the doors and were very pleased with the service, quality and the attention to detail. ...
Dixie Building Products Inc
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