F.A.Q

If you are tired looking for answers and not finding any good ones, let us be of assistance. We offer you here some of the most important answers to a series of frequently asked questions about garage doors, their openers and garage door parts. Our answers are simple and clever.

Here you'll find short, well put answers to all garage door questions

How can I tell if my garage door needs replacing?

Garage door replacement is generally a last resort – to see if your garage door truly needs replacing, simply check the moving parts. If too many are bent, or even broken then perhaps that would be a good time to replace your garage door.

What factors affect garage doors?

Garage doors are affected by their daily use and mainly by the weather conditions. For this reason, Garage Door Repair Methuen recommends good maintenance, galvanized garage door parts, and zinc coated garage doors for those residing in high moisture places and close to the sea.

How do I recognize garage door parts of high quality?

The high-quality metal parts are made from galvanized steel which is resistant to rust and corrosion. They have high steel gauge as well. This makes them strong and better protected from damage. The reputation of the manufacturer is quite important as well. A leading company will certainly offer excellent quality.

How to check the weather seal in the garage door?

Over the years and due to the effect of the elements, some parts of the door are more worn out than the rest. The weather seal is one such part. The vinyl rubber seal keeps the cold, snow and rain out and also prevents pests and insects from entering into the garage. If you notice a damaged weather strip or feel the cold seep through during winter, it indicates that the stripping is worn. Replacing the stripping with the help of our experts at Garage door repair Washington St Methuen is recommended.

Is it easy to adjust the photo eyes?

If there are no other problems with the garage door opener sensors, adjusting them shouldn't be a problem. The whole idea is to make sure their eyes meet under the door. In this case, the lights on each device will be on. Turn them slightly with your hands so they face one another our technicians say.