What is the advantage of having a garage door opener with a battery backup? Category: Opener The battery backup option on a new opener are most commonly found on Liftmaster, Chamberlain of Craftsman brand openers. All Read More
What do the colors at the end of a torsion spring mean? Category: Springs When manufactures assemble torsion springs (Torsion springs are tubular and attach to metal pole above door opening) they have to Read More
How to set the travel limits on a garage door opener? Category: Opener The travel limits on garage door openers adjust how far up or down the opener allows the door to travel. Read More
Is it better to have a garage door opener with a belt drive or a chain drive? Category: Panel There are pros and cons with each kind of opener drive type. Here is the pros and cons I have Read More
Is it ok if one sensor has a green light and the other one is red? Category: Sensor Safety sensors: sensors located at the bottom corners of door that keep door from closing when door opening is obstructed. Read More
How do I know if I need extension spring or torsion spring? Category: Springs If you have a one piece solid flip up door then you will always need extension spring. A sectional roll Read More
Why does a screw drive garage door opener make so much noise? Category: Opener Screw drive openers have a aluminum rail with a long screw built inside. The screw is usually made of brass Read More
How long does a garage door spring last? Category: Springs Anytime garage door springs break the spring has reached the end of its life. Torsion spring (Torsion springs are tubular Read More
How much HP should my garage door opener have ⅓ , ½ of ¾ ? Category: Opener When it comes to the lifting power of a garage door opener the only thing considered is the size and Read More
What are the top 5 garage door openers on the market today? Category: Opener When it comes to opener manufactures you have to keep in mind that some of them make openers for other Read More