You can generally expect a garage door to last you for a decade or two after you have a new one installed. But, once your garage door starts to act up, it may not be long before you require garage door installation. Be sure you inspect your garage door on a regular basis. About once a week or so, inspect the garage door itself as well as the mechanisms to ensure everything is working as it should. If you notice a part that is broken, frayed or worn through, call our garage door company for assistance. Many parts of a garage door, especially the springs, should only be repaired or replaced by a trained professional.

Pinpoint the Type of Noise

By identifying the type of noise your garage door is making, you can determine what may be causing it. For example, a loud ticking sound could mean it’s the rollers or a grating noise could mean it’s the coils. The well-trained ear of an expert garage door installation specialist can listen to your garage door and help pinpoint the problem.

Check, Tighten, Inspect

When you hear strange noises coming from your garage door, start by checking, tightening and lubricating all parts of the opening system. Use a socket wrench to tighten the nuts on the track system as well as tighten the opener chain and lubricate the opener track, hinges, torsion bar bearings and springs. If none of these work or if you are uncomfortable performing any of these tasks then contact the garage door installation experts at Premium Garage Door Service for help.

It is important to make sure your garage door opens and closes as it should to ensure it lasts all summer. And, if your garage door is getting old and you would like to look into a new garage door installation to update your home, now is a great time of year to do it!

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Perform Some Simple Tests

Start by opening and closing your garage doors. Listen to them closely. Do they sound normal to you are they making some unusual noises? If you hear anything that is odd, call our experts at Premium Garage Door Service Inc., and we can come out and take a look at your garage doors to make sure they are still running safely and smoothly.

Next, test your garage doors to ensure they are properly balanced. You can do this by disconnecting the opener by pulling the release handle. Then, move the door halfway up by hand. See if the door stays where you put it. If it doesn’t stay in place, then call us for help. Balancing your garage doors and getting them back on track is a job for the professionals and is definitely not a DIY project.

Give them a Once-Over

The best thing you can do is take a look at your garage doors on a regular basis. Make sure there are no missing parts or any needed repairs or replacements. Tighten up any loose nuts and bolts. If you see anything that does not look right, call in a company that specializes in garage doors, like Premium Garage Door Service.

Check all of the garage door cables and look for signs of wear and tear. If you spot anything, give us a call. We can come out and take a look at them and make any repairs that are necessary.

Check Their Lubrication

Make sure your garage doors are properly lubricated. This is an important part of ensuring your garage doors are safe and functioning for the months ahead. Garage doors can get expensive to replace, so making sure yours stay in good shape can help save you time, money and hassle in the long run.

If you see anything that does not look right, do not hesitate to call us. We will come to your home or business and look at your garage doors to ensure they are working as they should be.

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Grease and Oil Spots

The first thing you want to do is to cover the grease and oil stains with a layer of kitty litter or sawdust. These will help absorb the layer of oil or grease. Just be sure to leave the litter or sawdust on the floor for at least one full day.

After that, take a broom (one with rigid bristles) and sweet up the litter or sawdust and any other dirt the broom picks up. After that, pour some type of dry dishwasher detergent or a concrete cleaner (found at your local hardware store) on the stains. Let the cleaning agents sit for about 45 minutes to an hour and then carefully pour boiling water on it. Scrub vigorously with the broom.

If a stain is particularly stubborn, you can use muriatic acid. Just be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using this type of cleaner, and use baking soda after you’re done to neutralize the acid. Also be sure to rinse thoroughly.

Rust Spots

Use one ounce of trisodium phosphate in one gallon of hot water. Then wet the concrete with the solution, use a broom with rigid bristles and scrub. After that, let the solution sit and soak on the concrete for about 10 to 15 minutes and then rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary.

Cracks

If there are cracks on your garage floor, they can be filled in with epoxy paste. Just be sure to scrape away any excess so the epoxy that remains is flush with the rest of the floor. Let the epoxy dry thoroughly and then you can sand it down so the finish is nice and smooth. If you have larger cracks on your floor, you can do the same thing and that should fill in the cracks as well.

We hope you find these suggestions helpful and useful!

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Plan ahead

Take a look at your garage and its layout. Get out your tape measure and take some measurements. Shelves are great to add to your garage, especially high shelves that will keep your belongings off the ground. Just be sure to factor in your garage doors when you take the measurements. You don’t want to install shelving only to find out that your garage doors knock them over as the doors are opened and closed!

Shop for shelves

Shelving comes in a wide variety of shapes and sizes these days. Be on the lookout for shelving that is made out of a durable material, like metal. You want to be sure that if these shelves are accidentally hit by your car as you are coming or going that they can withstand the impact and still stay upright. You also want to make sure the shelving can withstand temperature extremes, especially here in Minnesota where we have hot summers and frigid winters. Tall shelves are great too, especially if you have valuable items that you don’t want anywhere near your garage floor.

Labels are your friends

There is no point in spending all of this time organizing your items if you don’t label them. The labels don’t have to be anything fancy. Even if you just get white labels and a black magic marker, that should suffice. Try to organize your items in a way that makes logical sense too. So if you organize all of your gardening tools together, try to put those tools next to your mower so you don’t have to look too hard to find them.

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Visually check the lock and other garage door parts

Make sure your garage door hasn’t been locked. You should also check the other garage door parts for any obstructions that could be hampering your attempt to open your garage door.

Pull the manual release cord

Try to disconnect your garage door from the operator by pulling the manual release cord. Try to open your garage door by hand and check to see if any section of the door or weather seal are frozen or frosted over.

Check the inside and outside for frost or ice

Visually inspect the bottom of the garage door – inside and outside – for ice. If you see any, you can use a blow dryer to melt it. Just be sure to use the lowest setting on the blow dryer and do not hold it in one place for too long or else you could damage the door or weather stripping.

Use rock salt

If it is warmer than 10 degrees outside, you can use rock salt or salt water to melt the ice. Just be careful to clean the rock salt or salt water off of the bottom completely. Rock salt or salt water can corrode the bottom of your garage door and lead to more problems.

Call us

If none of these suggestions work, give us a call here at Premium Garage Door Service. We can help you get your garage door unstuck, or we can help with any necessary repairs to your garage door or assist you if you need garage door parts. We offer same-day service and 24/7 service, so you won’t be without help for too long!

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Get Organized

Go through and clean out your garage and add some shelving or cabinets. Labeling drawers is also a great way to remember where you put certain items, like tools and other small objects. And be sure to store like items together, like your gardening tools and your car care equipment.

Inspect Your Garage Door

Your garage door plays such a large role in your home. It keeps your car safe and out of the elements. Your garage is also great for storage, and in this day and age, it’s even a popular spot to put a man cave. So go through and take a look at your garage door and its components. And then call on us for garage door repair if you need it!

Don’t Neglect the Outside

Sprucing up the outside of your garage is also a great idea! You can put in a flower bed or put out some planters with some colorful flowers or foliage. Working outside also gives you a chance to inspect the outside of your garage for any needed garage door repair work.

Get the Latest Technology

Did you know there are some smartphone apps that allow you to open your garage from anywhere in the world? There are some apps that even let you remotely start up your car! You can also control the lights in your garage and home and more. Being able to control your garage and home lights from your phone is a great way to add some security to your home.

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Cables

Take a close look at the cables. You should inspect the rivets, bearings and cable sheaves. If you see any signs of fraying cables, you should call on us for garage door repair. A fraying cable is a sign that the cable is about to break, so it’s best to get this fixed before it becomes a bigger headache.

Track Rollers

Are the track rollers moving smoothly? If not, you can use a silicone spray to lubricate them. Just make sure you buy lubricant that is specially made for garage doors so you don’t end up creating the need for even more garage door repair!

Track Brackets

Check to make sure the track brackets are not out of alignment, loose or bent. You can clean the inside of the track with a damp cloth if need be, and you can tighten any loose bolts. But if you see any damage, contact us. This is a garage door repair that is best left to professionals like us.

Springs

We cannot stress this enough: if there are any broken springs, you definitely need to contact us. This is not a do-it-yourself garage door repair. Springs can be deadly or cause serious injury. Professionals like us know how to fix these safely and efficiently.

Garage Door Opener

If you don’t use your garage door opener regularly, now is a great time to test it to make sure it doesn’t need to be repaired or replaced. If you have recently switched the batteries, it might need to be reprogrammed, and this is something we can take care of for you.

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The first thing you want to do is talk to your family (or whoever shares the garage with you). Set aside an afternoon when everyone can go to the garage and organize their items. Drive all cars out of the garage and remove anything that is on wheels, like bikes and grills. Make sure you have plenty of room to move around. (And during this process, if you spot any needed repairs to your garage door, be sure to call our garage door company for assistance!)

Then you should set aside three separate areas: an area for items you intend to keep and store, an area for items you intend to donate to charity and an area for items you intend to throw away. Start going through everything that is in the garage, starting with the larger items. Make sure you go through every single box. Sort the items into those three piles: keep, donate and throw away. Go with your gut if you are unsure of whether or not to keep a certain item, and try not to overthink it as you are getting things organized and put away.

When you have everything separated into those three piles, take the stuff you are going to throw away and put it all outside so it’s not in the way. Take the items you want to donate and put them into boxes, and make sure the boxes are labeled so you know what is in them. Then take the items you intend to keep and put them into labeled boxes as well. Put them back into place in your garage, and try to store similar items together. For example, store all of your gardening supplies in one spot so you don’t have to wonder where you put your gardening shears.

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Garage Door Opener

Make sure the button for your garage door opener is out of reach of little hands. Be sure to install it several feet above the ground so it is not easily accessible. And on the same note, do not allow your children to play with the garage door opener remote either.

Monthly Inspections

Be sure to take a look at your garage door and all of its components at least once a month. Look for parts that are broken or that look like they are worn down. And be sure to call our garage door company if you see anything that needs repaired. Keeping your garage door in good working order helps to keep your whole family safe.

Teach Your Kids

Teach your kids not to touch the sections of the garage doors, especially as it is opening or closing, because it could pinch their fingers. Explain to them that when the garage door is in motion, they need to step back and give it plenty of room.

Do Not Leave it Partially Open

Not only is this a security risk, it could also be dangerous for children. If it is activated again, it could travel downward and hurt someone or something that is in its path. As kids are playing, they may not be fully aware of the dangers of playing under the door.

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Be Proactive

If you know a storm is going to hit Hugo, and your home is prone to losing power, keep in mind that you may not be able to open your garage door remotely. Park your car outside if the weather isn’t too awful. You can also take precautionary measures, such as keeping the rollers and chains lubricated on your garage door. This will make it easier to open manually, if need be. A little preparation can save you a lot of hassle in the long run. You won’t have to worry so much about the storms in Hugo if the car isn’t trapped in the garage.

Opening the Garage Door Manually

If worse comes to worst, you may need to open your garage door manually. Keep your owner’s manual handy for this purpose. Every electronic or automatic garage door has the ability to be opened manually in these types of situations. For many garage doors in Hugo, you’ll need to get on a latter and access the emergency release cord. On many garage doors, this cord will be red and close to the front of the door. By using this cord, you will be able to operate the door manually until power is restored. As always, exercise caution as you operate one of the largest moving parts in your home.

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