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The weight of the door and the height of the door determine which springs you need. You should consult the maker for more exact information. Removing garage door springs and adding new ones can be very dangerous as they are very strong springs. Be very careful if you decide to do this yourself.
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These two type of strings that are used in garage door i.e.Torsion springs & Extension String.
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What is the best company to purchase a remote controled garage door opener from?
Genie Garage Door Openers are a big favorite among consumers. The Genie Garage Door Openers are easy to use and install for use with your garage door.
Does a garage door opener use an encrypted key to open the door?
When a certain device that is programmed to open a particular garage door is used what happens in order to get the garage door open? If the device used to get the garage door to open sends a signal when pressed, to a sensor in the garage door that opens the garage door, does that device use an encrypted key in the signal in order to get the door to open and insure that the signal is coming from someone who is authorized to open the door?
How does an automatic garage door work?
The garage door track's slider is attached to the door with a pair or adjustable arms, and the door is set on guide rails that use pulley wheels. Many garage doors are able to be opened with a remote control.
Can you use compact fluorescent bulbs in garage door opener?
Yes, you can you use compact fluorescent bulbs in a garage door opener's lamp holder.
Does it use more electricity to open and close a garage door than to leave an 100 watt light bulb on all day?
I have to know the amps and voltage of the garage door motor and the length of time the door takes to open and close to answer this question.
What do you have a ninear garage door openers for?
Linear garage door openers are used for opening a garage door in a wireless manner. They use a light beam and receiver to allow one to open the door without physically touching it.
How do you use the universal garage door opener?
In the instructions it should say how to program it to your own garage door. Much like a universal remote control for your television.
Can you program your car to open your garage without the garage door opener?
In order to program any accessory devices to use with a garage door motor, it is necessary to connect to the motor. The way to program accessories is to use the learn button on the back of the motor so it can recognize the accessory and let it open and close the garage door. So yes, you do need to be near the opener.
What do you use to lube your screw drive garage door?
I have an article about selecting the proper lubricant for your garage door and how it should be applied. It may help answer your question. See the link below.
How does operating remote garage door opener when door is locked affect garage door opener?
If you have a garage door that has a lock engaged and you try to use an opener to get the door to go up, the motor (opener) will still try to engage and move the door into the up position. The motor and the lock will be fighting against each other and could damage your door. It could also damage the lock. If you have an opener on your garage it is always best to remove the lock. A garage door opener acts as a lock on it's own so it's unnecessary to have both.
When do you change the spring on a garage door?
You don't unless they break. I had one break and it was hard to replace. Unless you need to leave them alone. www.doorcoinc.com: The standard torsion springs in the industry are meant to last 10,000 cycles. So if you go in and out to work 5 days a week and go on vacation for two weeks a year your springs would probably last for 20 years. (Two cycles a day five days a week = 10 cycles a week. Over a year your door would get 50 weeks time 10 cycles a wee or 500 cycles. Hence 20 years.) Often times better springs are used which last longer than 10,000 cycles and often people use their garage door much more often than stated above. The next time you get your torsion springs replaced ask the company what the cycle time on the springs are. The tech may not know but the owner probably does. Then you can do the calculations, based on how often you use the door, yourself. Some, usually elderly, customers do like to replace the springs before they break to reduce the chance of being locked in.
Does insulation in garage doors help?
Have you ever noticed how steaming hot your garage gets in the summer and how freezing cold the room above it gets in the winter?This happens if your garage doesn't have any insulation. What you probably didn't realize is that had your garage been insulated your heating bills probably wouldn't be that high.To insulate or not to insulate? Here are some points to consider if you're thinking of doing so.Insulation helps to lower your electricity and heating bills. If your home has a room above or next to the garage, that room can - just like the garage - get extremely hot during the summer and ultra cold during winter. Insulating the garage, or at the very least the garage door, will help to make that area and the room above or adjacent to it more bearable during these times of extreme weather. This translates to lower electricity and heating bills whatever the season.You can DIY it with a kit. Yes, you can insulate your garage door yourself. There are DIY garage door insulation kits that you can buy from Home Depot or the hardware store. Insulation materials vary from polystyrene, fiberglass (not to be used on wooden doors), to polyethylene. Among the better known brands are Owen Corning, Falcon Foam, Anco, and Astro-Foil. A kit (for one door) will cost you anywhere from about $75 to $90. If you've got a 2-door garage, buy two kits.You can also do a non-kit DIY. Ready made kit too expensive? Other people have reported success with styrofoam (polystyrene), reflective foil insulation, or fiberglass batting. This may be a cheaper option - you can buy the materials yourself and attach the insulation to your garage door with double sided mounting tape.Rebalance the garage door and adjust tension springs afterwards. Remember to have your door rebalanced after you install the insulation. When you put in an insulation panel on your garage door, you're adding to the weight that the springs the door opener has to carry. The door will need to be rebalanced and the spring tensions adjusted in order to prevent breakdown.Seal the bottom of the garage door. Don't forget to seal the bottom of your garage door as well, in order to prevent wind from going through the door bottom. For this, use a garage door threshold kit. This will keep out the wind, dust, water, leaves, and pollen from your garage. Garage door threshold kits can cost anywhere from $25 to $100 depending on the size.You can replace your door with a new pre-insulated garage door. This is the most expensive option, but if you're looking for a long-term solution, this would be the best. With an insulated garage door, you can expect to spend many productive hours in your garage for many years, come summer or winter, and see your HVAC bills go down.Still not sure? Contact a local licensed and insured garage door dealer.
