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My garage door spring broke, it has one spring, should I upgrade to a two spring system?
Many builders install one spring on garage door when they install the door. In most cases on double door 16′ feet wide and larger, we recommend replacing with a two spring system. One spring systems utilize a larger spring that puts added stress on the other garage door system components....
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What is garage door “R” value?
“R” value rates the thermal efficiency, or the insulation value. Insulated garage doors have different “R” values, the higher the number the better the thermal efficiency or insulation the door provides. Insulated garage doors can greatly improve the energy efficiency of your home. When considering a new garage door, think...
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Retail versus Professional Model garage door openers
Garage door openers come in a wide variety of models with many options available. You can go to your local home improvement store and find a wide variety of openers available, with variety of prices. You will see screw drive, chain drive and belt drive models, each with its benefits....
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Garage door track thickness
Garage door tracks carry the rollers for your garage door and help the door to travel smoothly up and down. The thickness of the garage door tracks is dependent on the weight of the garage door. Originally most tracks were made of steel at a thickness of .083 to handle...
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What is garage door spring life cycle?
Garage door spring life cycles is the number of times the door will open and close, before the spring breaks. One life cycle is considered one open and one close of the garage door.  The life cycle is determined by the size of the wire, the diameter of the spring...
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What is the MyQ technology from Liftmaster?
This new technology from LiftMaster / Chamberlain called MyQ allows you to operate your garage door via smart phone app that you download for free from LiftMaster into any smart phone. You will need to purchase what they call a Internet gateway (LM828) which is a small device that  connects to your ­...
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What is Windcode and is it important?
Windcode is a measurement used to determine the wind resistance ability of a structure and its components. Many building codes now require structures and their components, like garage doors to meet certain standards, when it comes to wind resistance. Wind resistant garage doors are now being built in a manner...
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My garage door opener stopped working, what might be the problem?
Garage door openers are electric motors that open and close your garage door for you. Diagnosing the cause can be very simple, but it may also require calling a garage door service technician. It may seem simple but the first thing to check is to make sure you have power...
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My garage door opener chain broke, how can I fix it?
Garage door openers can be chain driven, belt driven and even screw driven. The chain drive garage door opener is very strong and seldom does the chain actually break. Sometimes the cable will break if it is a combination chain and cable drive system. In this case the cable can be replaced,...
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What type of Keypad/Keyless entry should I use for Liftmaster from 1991?
 What type of Keypad/Keyless entry should I use for Liftmaster from 1991? Anytime a customer asked me for a remote or keyless entry keypad for an older model open or whether it’s a LiftMaster chamberlain or Genie or even craftsman I recommend that they purchase a universal remote or keyless...

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