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Garage door openers can break without warning, and in some instances, they can break without reason. Garage door openers are designed to be able to withstand a variety of environmental effects, but a garage door opener can only do so much. A variety of factors may lead to a garage door opener breaking down, but these factors are avoidable and controllable. Believe it or not, you can very much control the performance and lifespan of your garage door opener if you take it in for regular maintenance.

It is very unfortunate how many homeowners make the mistake of looking at a garage door opener repair as an expense rather than as an investment, which it actually is. There is a need to ensure that garage door openers are of high quality; poorly-constructed ones tend to be break faster than their better-priced counterparts.

Garage Door Springs

Over time, a garage door can break, but what can break it much faster is when it is used carelessly. For example, backing up on the door with your vehicle may cause visible damages and dents on the garage door. There are a number of parts and pieces to buy when putting together your garage door system for the first time. Among these are the garage door, its opener system, garage door springs, a lock, and some important bolts and parts. Perhaps one of the worst decisions one can make with regards to his home is refusing to set up a strong garage door system. When a high-quality garage door is in place, chances are, you won't be worrying about repairs sooner than other homeowners with poorly-maintained garages.

One other important component in the garage door system that can break due to a short in the circuitry, or an internal damage, especially in the battery, is a garage door opener. Due to the delicate parts within an opener, it is common to schedule a garage door opener repair regularly.

Garage Door Installer

Not everyone skilled in the art and science of installing garage doors, which is why it is important to tap professionals who are trained and licensed in putting up your garage door system. The right garage door installer is one who knows how to work with various tools and equipment and can produce high quality garage door installation work.

When it comes to investing in sturdy garage doors, many homeowners, unfortunately, say "No" due to the belief that garage doors today can be quite costly to buy and challenging to put up; however, buying a garage door is different from buying a perishable at the shop: the ideal garage door can make your home more beautiful and more comfortable. The right garage door can also protect your home from burglars, since garages tend to be weak spots in a home and can be points of entry for trespassers.

Things to Consider When Buying a Garage Door Opener

The garage door opener is one of the most important parts of the whole garage door system. Without it, the garage door can't go about its basic functions of lifting or opening the garage door, and closing it. Needless to say, without the garage door opener, your garage door is nothing more than just a glorified wall. Due to the important role that a garage door opener plays in keeping your garage door experience smooth-sailing, it is important to choose a good opener for your home.

First things first, whether you are an old or new garage door opener owner, it is important to know how they work so you can visualize the kind of opener you'd like to have at home. The market is rife with affordable garage doors that can cost less than $300, to high-end, heavy-duty garage door openers that can cost an upwards $2000. Every garage door opener is unique, making it very important to know what you want.

If you don't know how to select the right opener for your home or existing garage door, it is highly recommended for you to consult with a garage door expert so you will know what features to look out for in an opening unit.

Signs Your Garage Door Opener May Need Replacing

In order to assess whether your garage door opener is almost giving up, simply make use of your senses of sight, smell, hearing, and touch. It's easy to tell if a garage door opener is almost going; the difficult part is replacing and/or fixing it.

There are five things to observe if you feel your garage door is nearing its last days. First off, listen to how loud your garage door opener is running. Within the opener is a small motor that controls the lifting and closing of the garage door. Despite its size, it's a pretty powerful motor, and when powerful motors are stressed out, they make lots of noise. If your motor whizzes and buzzes a little too loudly, it might be time to call in one of our garage door experts to check on its status.

Next, a garage door that begins to smell like burnt plastic is one opening unit that has to be turned off immediately. A burning smell coming from your garage door could mean there is a short within the unit, and only a garage door expert who can handle complex opener wiring should be called in to assess the unit's condition, or fix it, if the need arises.

Third, a garage door opener that feels too hot to touch is a garage door opener that is overheating. Overheating units are always a bad sign. When left unattended and unrepaired, a hot machine is a machine that could overheat and be a fire hazard. If your garage door opener feels a little too warm to the touch, there could be issues with its overworked motor.

Fourth, a garage door opener functions in tune with an opener remote. If neither devices seem to work properly together, it might be a good time to have both devices checked by a professional. A garage door will not complete its cycle (consisting of opening and closing) if its garage door opener is broken. Meanwhile, a garage door opener will not be able to tell the garage door what to do if its remote is also damaged.

Last, but not the least, you can tell if a garage door opener needs serious fixing if it slows down as it attempts to lift or close the garage door. An opening unit that pauses as it lifts the garage door may have internal wiring issues that need to be addressed by a garage door technician.