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Configuring a New Garage Door Remote

Configuring a New Garage Door Remote

Whether you just purchased a new remote control for your garage door opener system or you need to reprogram an existing remote, most garage openers work similarly when it comes to configuring the handheld remote. Which remotes will work with my garage door? Depending...

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How Do Garage Door Openers Work?

How Do Garage Door Openers Work?

You may be well aware that your garage door works by pressing a button (either on a remote, the MyQ app, a keypad, etc.) that communicates with something in your garage and makes the door lift up. However, in the event of a broken garage door or your system needing...

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Why Won’t My Garage Door Remote Work?

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...

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How to Control Your Garage Door with a Mobile App

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...

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How Can A Noisy Garage Door Be Fixed?

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,...

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How to Prepare a Garage Door for Cold Weather

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...

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Garage Door 101 for Homeowners

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...

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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...

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Why You Should Leave Garage Door Repair to the Experts

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...

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8 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Garage Door

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...

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