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Showing posts with label technicians. Show all posts
Showing posts with label technicians. Show all posts
August 11, 2010
Why Replace Old Springs?
We hear this all the time... Your garage door springs are easily the most important and most dangerous part of your door. The springs are what open your door.. the opener is simply the guide. Springs do wear out over time and when they break, injury can result. If you have an older garage door, have your springs inspected by a trained and certified technician and replaced if needed. If your door has two springs, have both replaced even if one is not broken. Why? Remember that the second spring has been operating the same length of time as the broken one. Replacing both springs will not only prevent any damage caused by the breaking of the second spring, but also keep your door working efficiently. Ask your door professional for high cycle, commercial quality springs (30,000 cycles or more). They'll last much longer and have a much longer warranty. Have additional questions? Get answers.
July 16, 2010
How to Select a Garage Door Company
You have a wide range of choices when it comes to selecting a garage door company to work with. Choices range from huge home supply stores to the local handyman and each has its advantages and drawbacks.
Consider the following questions when selecting your Garage door company
Selection:
• Do they have a wide selection of door styles and openers to fit your needs?
Experience:
• Are they specialists? Are Garage door installations and repair all they do?
Professionalism:
• Who will do the work? Are the technicians trained and certified? Are they Company employees or do they hire sub-contractors? Are they members of industry associations like IDA?
Scheduling:
• Are they available when you need them or do you adjust to their schedule? Do they work evening and weekends? Do they offer 24/7 emergency services? Will they need multiple trips or just one visit?
Pricing:
• Do they charge extra for emergencies or for evening or weekends appointments? Do they provide multiple options?
Warranties:
• What is the warranty on the Door? Do they offer warranties on parts and labor too? For how long?
Reputation:
• Are they local, licensed, bonded and insured? What is their rating with the BBB?
Quality:
• Do they offer a variety of brand name products? How environmentally sensitive are they?
Parts:
• What is the quality of the parts they use?
– What is the “cycle rating” of their springs (quality springs should last 30,000 cycles or more)
– Are Springs powder coated to eliminate rust?
– Are rollers made with ball-bearings or are they plastic?
Consider the following questions when selecting your Garage door company
Selection:
• Do they have a wide selection of door styles and openers to fit your needs?
Experience:
• Are they specialists? Are Garage door installations and repair all they do?
Professionalism:
• Who will do the work? Are the technicians trained and certified? Are they Company employees or do they hire sub-contractors? Are they members of industry associations like IDA?
Scheduling:
• Are they available when you need them or do you adjust to their schedule? Do they work evening and weekends? Do they offer 24/7 emergency services? Will they need multiple trips or just one visit?
Pricing:
• Do they charge extra for emergencies or for evening or weekends appointments? Do they provide multiple options?
Warranties:
• What is the warranty on the Door? Do they offer warranties on parts and labor too? For how long?
Reputation:
• Are they local, licensed, bonded and insured? What is their rating with the BBB?
Quality:
• Do they offer a variety of brand name products? How environmentally sensitive are they?
Parts:
• What is the quality of the parts they use?
– What is the “cycle rating” of their springs (quality springs should last 30,000 cycles or more)
– Are Springs powder coated to eliminate rust?
– Are rollers made with ball-bearings or are they plastic?
May 7, 2010
Photoelectric Eyes – Key to Garage Door Safety
Photoelectric "eyes" or sensors are a critical part of your garage door safety system and a key to your personal safety as well. Here are two simple tests to determine if the electronic eyes are installed and functioning properly.
The non contact reversal test:
Begin with your door fully open. Standing just outside the path of the door and using the transmitter, push the button to close the door. Wave an object across the path of the photoelectric eye beam as the door is closing. The door MUST reverse and return to the fully open position to pass this test.
Proper Location test:
Checking for proper location of the photoelectric eyes is perhaps the simplest test. If present, photoelectric “eyes” must be mounted at a maximum of 6 inches above the floor to detect an obstruction in the path of the door. Using a tape measure, confirm the device is no higher than 6 inches above the floor or make adjustments if needed. Additionally, the wall mounted control should be positioned at a minimum height of 5 feet.
A properly maintained garage will not only provide you with years of service, but will also ensure your safety. Schedule your annual maintenance with a professional garage door technician.
The non contact reversal test:
Begin with your door fully open. Standing just outside the path of the door and using the transmitter, push the button to close the door. Wave an object across the path of the photoelectric eye beam as the door is closing. The door MUST reverse and return to the fully open position to pass this test.
Proper Location test:
Checking for proper location of the photoelectric eyes is perhaps the simplest test. If present, photoelectric “eyes” must be mounted at a maximum of 6 inches above the floor to detect an obstruction in the path of the door. Using a tape measure, confirm the device is no higher than 6 inches above the floor or make adjustments if needed. Additionally, the wall mounted control should be positioned at a minimum height of 5 feet.
A properly maintained garage will not only provide you with years of service, but will also ensure your safety. Schedule your annual maintenance with a professional garage door technician.
April 5, 2010
5 Things to Look for in a Garage Door Repair Company
Want to know what to look for when shopping garage door repair professionals? Read on to see why I think these are key things to look for and remember the next time your garage door goes on the fritz.
Experience: Look for a company that has been around for a while and gives you service the same day you call while offering all day and night service.
Value: While many would ask only about the best rate/lowest cost. I think it’s the one with an unbeatable value. They are specialists and do their job well. If there are parts needing to be replaced they replace them rather than getting you a whole new door and, the parts are high quality with a great warranty.
Professional technicians: The tech listens when you are telling him about what the problem is and gives you tips on how to make sure it does not happen again.
Service: Do they provide superior service? How's their local reputation? Do they work with customers to make sure that work is done right and that it stays that way. What more could you want?
24/7: Finally, when you need a place to call in the middle of the night are they there when you need them twenty four seven;. While most of companies will charge you an arm and a leg for coming out on nights or weekends, these guys have no extra cost. Now, that is top quality.
There you have them. All in a row are five reasons to select your garage door service company.
Precision Door Service hits a home run on each and every one of these. Give them a call next time your garage door is not working properly!
Experience: Look for a company that has been around for a while and gives you service the same day you call while offering all day and night service.
Value: While many would ask only about the best rate/lowest cost. I think it’s the one with an unbeatable value. They are specialists and do their job well. If there are parts needing to be replaced they replace them rather than getting you a whole new door and, the parts are high quality with a great warranty.
Professional technicians: The tech listens when you are telling him about what the problem is and gives you tips on how to make sure it does not happen again.
Service: Do they provide superior service? How's their local reputation? Do they work with customers to make sure that work is done right and that it stays that way. What more could you want?
24/7: Finally, when you need a place to call in the middle of the night are they there when you need them twenty four seven;. While most of companies will charge you an arm and a leg for coming out on nights or weekends, these guys have no extra cost. Now, that is top quality.
There you have them. All in a row are five reasons to select your garage door service company.
Precision Door Service hits a home run on each and every one of these. Give them a call next time your garage door is not working properly!
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