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  • Fixing Garage Door Problems from Cold Weather

    Jan 08, 2018
    garage door in cold weather
    Learn how to diagnose and fix garage door problems in cold weather, including opener problems, stuck garage doors, frozen garage doors, and broken springs.
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    garage doors in cold weathergarage door maintenance

  • Can I Replace My Garage Door Panels?

    Sep 28, 2016
    Find your serial number on this sticker
    Help! I damaged one section of my garage. Can I buy a replacement section or do I need a new door?
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    garage door maintenance

  • GUIDE TO WOOD GARAGE DOORS

    May 09, 2012
    Clopay Reserve Collection Limited Edition Series wood garage door
    Considering a wood garage door but worried about the upkeep? Joey Fransway, manager of Clopay's wood door manufacturing facility in Auburn, Washington, explains how selecting the right wood species for your home and opting for a pre-finished door can help alleviate maintenance concerns.
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    Wood Garage Doorsgarage door maintenancecustom garage doorscarriage house garage doors

  • How to Manually Open Your Garage Door When the Power is Out

    Feb 01, 2011
    How to Open Your Door Manually
    One way to avoid the inconvenience of manually operating your garage door is to invest in an automatic garage door opener that includes a battery backup feature. That way, when the power goes out, the garage door will still function using the opener, as will the entry keypad and the safety sensors, and the garage door will be locked and secured.
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    Clopay Garage Doorspower outageManually Open Your Garage Doorgarage door openergarage door maintenance

  • Maintenance Tips to Get Your Garage Door Ready for the Cold

    Oct 27, 2010
    Use a clean rag to remove any debris, grease or dirt build-up from the track. Lubricate all moving parts of the door (hinges, metal rollers and track) with 3-in-1oil. You’ll be amazed at the results. Suddenly all the creaking and squeaking will disappear into a pleasant hummmmmm. Never use heavy oil or grease. DO NOT LUBRICATE nylon rollers, plastic idler bearings or locks.
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    winterizing garage doorsgarage door maintenance


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