Troubleshooting
What to Do When Your Garage Door Spring Breaks
Broken garage door springs are one of the more commonly reported garage door problems. Contrary to what many homeowners think, it’s your garage door spring that supports and lifts your garage door, not the opener itself. This means that a garage door spring is under a great deal of tension and will eventually wear out…
Read MoreShould You Repair or Replace Your Garage Door?
Weather, an accident, or even everyday use can change the look of your garage door over time. When your garage door begins looking worse for wear, you may wonder whether it makes more sense to repair or replace it. Read on for some tips that may help you decide.
Read MoreHow to Open Your Garage Door During a Power Outage
An unexpected power outage can quickly make everyday tasks inconvenient. If you have an electric garage door opener, a loss of power can cause the opener to malfunction or stop working altogether, leaving you locked into or out of your garage. In the event of a power outage, use the following steps to safely and…
Read MoreHow to Manage Garage Condensation
Garage condensation is a common problem for Portland homeowners, especially in the early spring when temperatures are still cool but humidity is rising. The “sweat” you notice inside a glass garage door or on the floor of your garage might raise concerns, but it’s simply caused by a well-sealed space. Unfortunately, garage door experts can’t…
Read MoreWhat to Do When A Garage Door Comes Off Its Tracks
A garage door coming off its tracks can cause a world of problems for the majority of homeowners today using their garage door as the main entrance into their homes. If your garage door has ever jumped off its tracks, you know first-hand how frustrating and potentially dangerous the situation can be. Not only is…
Read MoreWhy Your Garage Door Opens By Itself
Image Source Have you ever returned home from work or a vacation to find your garage door wide open? Although this isn’t a commonly experienced issue, sometimes garage doors do open by themselves — making for a confusing and potentially risky situation should intruders decide to let themselves in through your open garage. There are…
Read MoreWhat To Do When Your Garage Door Won't Open All The Way
Few things are as frustrating as a garage door that won’t open or close all the way. Until it’s fixed, a dysfunctional garage door can be a major headache that interrupts your life.
Read MoreWhy Won't My Garage Door Open Fully?
When your garage door won’t open, you can be left frustrated and without answers. At Larry Myers Garage Doors, we have proudly served as the leading garage door repair service in the Vancouver and Portland areas. With many years of experience fixing all kinds of garage door complications, we can help you troubleshoot your door…
Read MoreHow to Do a Garage Door Safety Test in 1 Minute from Our Partners at LiftMaster
We are proud to partner with LiftMaster to bring you the best of commercial and residential garage doors. A critical-yet often overlooked-part of garage door maintenance is the photo eyes, also known as safety sensors. These small devices should be installed on both sides of your garage door. If you have ever wondered how…
Read More3 Garage Door Torsion Spring Replacement Problems & Tips for Troubleshooting
If your garage door has suddenly stopped responding to your garage door opener, it might be time to repair your garage door torsion springs. Here are 3 tips when your garage door springs are not working properly, or if it just opens slightly but not completely.
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