How to Identify & Rectify Garage Door Problems Garage door repair is an up and coming field with the rise in the number of vehicles on Canadian roads. The door of a garage may have many problems that can be harmful to your daily living. You should check it and get it repaired as soon as possible. Do not ignore because “Prevention is better than cure.” And try to call a mechanic or a professional to solve the problem. Some solutions are described below for your safety and security. . Noise problem - At starting you can come to know about the problems with garage door by hearing some noise in shutter. It can cause many bad situations. Try to grease the shutter parts as soon as possible before it increases the problem. . Remote Button problem - If there is a problem in button and you have to press the button repeatedly, call an electrician or technician to find out why the button is not working in the right way. . Remote control – May be your remote is not working sometime. Try to check remote cells, power points, battery and electricity. Still if you are facing same trouble, wait for an expert. . Motor problems - In some cases, motor goes on working even after the door is already opened. The switch for limiting open/close action must to be replaced. It is advised to inform the condition to a specialist who can come and help you. . Spring balance - if you getting this kind of misfortune, do not try to handle it alone. An accident can happen. Because the weight of a shutter is not so light. A support is essential to tackle this issue. . Opening or closing trouble – The most difficult situation occurs when your garage shutter won’t open or close properly, sticks in between when you open or close it and sometime, immediately falls down when you shut it down. It happens because of the springs. Use lubricants like grease or oil for springs or hinges. . Seasonal problem - In winter season, doors do not work easily as compared to summer season. That is why most of the people get calls from the professionals in winter to check your doors occasionally. Inviting them in winter, is good idea to handle cold season problems. . Sensor problem - If a vehicle or pet just hit on the door, it begins to open automatically. This happens when sensors works out of order. For safety and security of your vehicles and children, contract to a worker for general check up of all the sensors in the last days of the every month.
. General maintenance – Whenever you get time, try to sprinkle the lubricant. Do it at least twice in a year, on springs, hinges, rollers and other parts which moves to open or close the door. The screws of wooden doors are suggested to be tightened and wooden parts must be painted after some years. It is not easy to understand the terms related to garage door repair. So many professionals and experts are there to help you in your bad time. Just consult them to repair doors and windows of your garage for secure, comfortable and easy life for your whole family. We, Dormaster, have been installing and repairing garage doors along with accessories and original parts. Hence, all the workers are experienced to find and rectify the real problem and to handle it in best way.
Tips To Fix a Dent in a Garage Door One of the primary advantage of having an aluminum garage door is that it does not require less maintenance as compared to wooden doors. Though, it is maintenancefree, but, it is more vulnerable to dents. In fact, both aluminum and steel garage doors can dent easily. Garage door repair Canada technicians advise homeowners to find out inexpensive dent prevention treatments instead of planning to replace the door entirely. The experts of Canada garage door repair and maintenance services suggested a few dent removal techniques helping homeowners save some money and time. Things Required In order to make your garage door dent-free, you require a few things that can be easily found around your home. Here is a list of things you require for successful completion of the project: . . . . . . .
One bucket -medium sized Dish soap High-grade aluminum foil Outdoor hose Standard lighter Compressed air Heavy-duty sponge
Make sure you have all the necessary material otherwise your project will get affected.
Step-by-Step Instructions . Fill the bucket with water and add dish soap. Wash the dented area with a sponge in order to prevent all the dirt and dust from the door. Before you move on to the next step, make sure that the area is clean and dry. . Unroll the foil and cover the entire dented area. Make sure you have enough foil on either side to hold, then cut the piece of foil and keep in nearby. . Make sure you have a standard lighter and air can nearby. Now, lay the piece of aluminum over the dented area and cover it properly. Keep the foil flat across the door and place your hand near the edges but away from the dent. . Next step is to pick up the lighter and move the lit flame back and forth over the dent. Do this for about 60 seconds and ensure that the motion is consistent and the flame hits the dented area throughout the process. . Once you are done, carefully remove the foil and hold the air can upside down. Keeping the can upside down, spray it over the dented areas for at least 30 seconds. Be sure about the upside down position of the can while spraying as the carbon dioxide is the main and the secret ingredient of the whole process. . The drastic change in the temperature will make the aluminum go back to its original position. Watch how surprisingly the dent pop back and disappear in a flash. Removing garage door dent is not an impossible or daunting task. You don't require any special skills or equipments for getting a dent-free aluminum door. Try these steps at home and save your time and money. At “Dormaster Garage Doors & Windows� we provide a wide range of garage door repair, installation and maintenance services across Canada. Our technicians specialize in offering reliable solutions for off-track doors, frayed cables, damaged springs, replacement of faulty garage door openers and many more.