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Splitting garage doors
I can't tell you how many times I've been called to look at a steel door that is tearing/creasing down the middle. The most common reason this happens is due to them not being properly braced when they are installed. Doors are braced by a reinforcement strut, which extends from one end of the door to the other. Many builders go the cheapest route possible when building a home, as do their subcontractors. To save a few dollars per door, they only use one reinforcement strut at the top of a double door, rather than the industry standard of two for a 7' tall double door, and three for an 8' tall double door. (Single width doors should have one at the top, to brace it for an opener.) Doors purchased from home centers usually don't include the proper reinforcement struts, either. When a door is in the open position, gravity acts on it, pulling it downward and flexing it. If the bottom half of the door is not properly braced, the steel weakens from the continuous flexing, and it begins to crease and tear. Eventually, this leads to the door sagging when open, and jamming up, making it difficult to close. If neglected, it causes a dangerous situation where the door can literally fall out of the tracks, causing property damage and/or injury. The door will also be susceptible to getting blown in by high winds. When a garage door opener pulls and pushes on the door, it has a tendency to try to flex the door as well, which is why even a single-width door requires a strut at the top. If caught in time, additional struts can be added to the door to extend its life. When necessary, the damaged door sections can usually be replaced as well. If you notice creases, cracks, or tears in your garage door- Don't put off getting your door inspected. Call Spero Door any time for a free inspection. We'll help you determine the best and most economical solution to keep your family safe. (630) 728-8921
Kids are back in school. Is the garage door ready for winter?
I know, it's 90 degrees out. Who's thinking about winter? It will be here before we know it. Is your garage door ready? Will it survive another winter? Will your springs last through the winter, or will they break at the worst possible time, perhaps during a snowstorm? What's the condition of your cables? Hinges? Rollers? Bearings? It's a good idea to have your door inspected BEFORE the cold hits. Regular maintenance and inspection can extend your door's life, and can catch small problems before they become big ones. Call us any time to schedule an appointment. We'll thoroughly inspect your door, adjust it, lubricate it, and test and adjust your opener safety settings. (630) 728-8921
My garage door opener is running, but it isn't opening my door
I get these calls all the time. The homeowner can hear the motor running, but the door won't move. There are several things to check before calling a service company. The first is so obvious, I almost hesitate to say it, but people DO miss it sometimes. Make sure the door is engaged into the opener. Yes, sometimes the carriage release gets inadvertently pulled, so the opener runs but the door stays in one place. Lock it in and you're good to go. "I have a screw drive opener. It starts to lift the door, but the door falls back down." There are usually two issues to check. First, make sure you don't have a broken spring. If the opener is trying to lift a door with a broken spring, it will damage the opener. If that's the case, call a pro to replace your springs. Second, screw drive openers have "teeth" on the carriage which lock in to the screw itself. Over time, especially if the door isn't balanced right, or has a broken spring, the teeth shear off. This would require a new carriage assembly. "I hear the motor running in my chain drive opener, but the chain doesn't move." In this case, the gear assembly inside the machine is stripped and requires replacement. The motor is running, but not engaging the chain sprocket. Again, make sure the door is operating properly as well. A "heavy" door, or one with a broken spring will cause damage to the gear. Remember, we're here when you need us. Call (630) 728-8921