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Why Won’t My Garage Door Remote Work?
Coming home at the end of the day to a garage door that won’t open is a frustrating way to start an evening, especially when your garage is your primary access point into your home. Luckily when this happens it is often an easy fix. If not, a professional garage door...
How to Control Your Garage Door with a Mobile App
Technology helps make our lives easier and these days it seems that there’s an app for everything! From getting food delivered straight to your door to keeping track of your health—our smartphones give us incredible power from the palm of our hands. Have you ever left...
Broken Sensors: Troubleshooting a Garage Door That Won’t Close Right
A garage door that just won’t shut quite right can be maddening. When adding concern for safety into the equation, finding the right fix becomes a first priority. The most common reason a garage door won’t shut right is almost always a photo eye (safety sensor) issue....
How Can A Noisy Garage Door Be Fixed?
Can your family tell when someone’s home just from your noisy garage door? A noisy garage door isn’t just annoying—it’s a key indication that your garage door or your garage door opener needs maintenance. While regular maintenance with a garage door pro is important,...
How to Prepare a Garage Door for Cold Weather
How does the Cold Affect My Garage Door? In the Midwest, wintertime means extreme cold temperatures, frequent precipitation, and a buildup of snow and ice over many months. While routinely checking other parts of your home like heaters and rooftops may come naturally...
What are the Differences Between a Chain Drive, Belt Drive, or Wall Mount Garage Door Opener?
Determining the right type of door opener for your garage is just as important as choosing the door itself. Depending on the size of your garage, the weight of your door, and how much available overhead space you have, different garage door openers may be right for...
Garage Door 101 for Homeowners
We’re sure you know that with owning a home, there’s a great amount of responsibility in making sure it’s safe and fits your family’s needs. Garage doors may seem like something you take for granted but can pose some real issues if not working properly. As you get to...
How to Add a Custom Garage Door to Your Home
Garage doors play a pivotal role in helping your home have increased curb appeal. They are a great way to show off an aesthetic that matches your home, but where do you start in the journey to find the perfect fit? We’re happy to offer a variety of garage door options...
Why You Should Leave Garage Door Repair to the Experts
Garage doors are the largest moving piece of a house with various parts that need to be in good working condition in order for the door to operate safely. Depending on the style of door you have, garage doors can weigh up to 400 pounds, and one faulty part or misstep...
8 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Garage Door
As homeowners, it can be difficult to know when it’s time to replace a garage door. Some issues are minor and can be an easy fix with lubrication or a part replacement by a professional, but some signs may indicate that a new garage door is the best solution. We...
COVID-19 Update from Amega Garage Doors
Due to COVID-19 concerns for the health and well-being of our staff and customers, our offices are closed to the public until further notice. We will continue to install and service garage doors and openers under the following conditions: Service or Remove & Haul...
Why Won’t My Garage Door Open or Shut
Automatic Garage Doors The convenience of an automatic garage door is something we typically don’t notice until something goes wrong. It’s easy to forget how helpful it is until your garage door suddenly won’t open or shut properly. There are a number of reasons this...