Garage Door Guides & Tips
Guides on garage door repair, openers and new doors from Experts Garage Door in Ocoee and Windermere, FL. Browse by category below.
An Experts Garage Doors service vehicle from the company photo collection.
Showing 1–6 of 10 guides
Why a garage door won't open or close
Why a garage door will not open or close can have several causes, from the remote to the door's springs and cables. This guide describes some causes that manufacturers name, and when to call a technician.
Read Guide
Why a garage door won't close
A garage door that will not close can have several causes that manufacturers name: a safety sensor that is blocked or misaligned, an obstruction in the door's path, the opener's force or travel settings, or a door that is out of balance. The causes below are possible causes, not a diagnosis of any one door.
Read Guide
Signs a garage door spring needs replacement
Signs that a garage door spring may be worn or broken include a door that has become heavy or hard to lift, a door that will not stay open, and a loud bang from the garage. These are possible signs of a spring problem, not a diagnosis; a technician confirms it.
Read Guide
DIY versus professional spring replacement
Replacing a garage door spring is not a do-it-yourself job. Manufacturers and industry bodies are consistent that springs are under high tension and that the work belongs to a trained technician. This guide sets out why.
Read Guide
Why a garage door opener motor is noisy
With a noisy garage door, the kind of noise points to the cause. Clopay maps the common sounds - grinding, banging, rattling, and squeaking - to different parts of the door and opener. This guide explains what each sound tends to mean and when the noise is a reason to call.
Read Guide
The main types of garage doors
Garage doors are made in several materials: steel, a wood-look composite over a steel base, natural wood, and aluminium with glass. Clopay describes each in its own terms. This guide summarises those descriptions so you can see the options before you call about a new garage door installation.
Read Guide