How to Troubleshoot Your Garage Door Sensor

Picture of an empty garage with garage door safety sensors.

It’s happened again: you hit the button to close your garage door, the light blinks, the system clicks, but nothing happens. Forced to get out of your vehicle, you manually shut the door and wonder what’s going on with your garage door safety sensor. It’s time to learn how to troubleshoot your garage door sensor!

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How to Replace Your Garage Door Seal

Modern house with a glass garage door that has both a side and bottom garage door seal.

If leaves, rain, and dirt are seeping into your garage, it’s time to replace your garage door seal, and this is the perfect place to start. This handy guide will cover everything you need to know about the different types of garage door seals available. For the more hands-on reader, we’ll even walk you through how to install a new garage door seal step-by-step.

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Noisy Garage Door? Here’s What You Should Know

Noisy Garage Door

When your garage door is brand new, its function should be smooth with little noise. As time goes on, even the highest quality doors will begin making some funny noises due to wear and tear. Some noises are normal, but many mean that you need maintenance or a repair. In order to be able to diagnose which is necessary, we’ll share some tips on how to listen to your garage door. Here are some sounds you may hear and what they mean.
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Should I Insulate My Garage?

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Many treat their garage as the outcast of their home typically choosing not to finish the room with paint or drywall. It is typically where we store the items that we simply don’t know what to do with. We don’t always think about painting it, making it nice or even adding insulation. However, there can be benefits to insulating your garage. In this blog we help answer the question, “Should I insulate my garage?”

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The Door Company Explains How the Right Garage Door Can Save Homeowners Money

When it comes time to install a new garage door, the folks at The Door Company (TDC), California’s leading garage door, want you know that making a smart choice can save money on energy bills and avoid the hassle of continued maintenance. Continue reading