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What Goes Into a Garage Door Inspection?

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Garage door technician conducting an inspection of an opener unit

What Goes Into a Garage Door Inspection?

Most doors in your house are exceedingly simple home features. Once installed, you can usually forget about them for years — aside from the need to tighten or replace the occasional door knob or call a locksmith for when you get accidentally locked out. On the other hand, garage doors are far more complex and […]

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Trained professional replacing a garage door spring

The Dangers of DIY Garage Door Spring Repair

There’s nothing more rewarding to the DIY’er than saving money by figuring out how to perform a home repair on their own. But garage door springs are one possible home project that even the most experienced DIY enthusiast may want to leave to the professionals. Here are some of the dangers of DIY garage door […]

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Woman opening her garage door with a mobile app

Should I Upgrade to a Smart Garage Door Opener?

Homeowners are always looking for ways to make their spaces more comfortable and convenient. One area where they can quickly show an improvement is with their garage door openers. While upgrading your system can make a world of difference, deciding to go with a smart option may be a tough decision. Knowing what kind of […]

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Newly installed residential garage door

When Should I Repair or Replace a Garage Door Panel?

If you have a damaged garage door panel, it can present a dilemma in deciding whether you should repair or replace it. In some cases, the damage may be minor and can easily be fixed with the help of a professional. However, the damage may be too severe in others, and replacement may be the […]

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Newly installed garage door

When Should I Replace My Garage Instead of Repairing It?

Your garage door represents an integral part of your home, affecting everything from the curb appeal to your commute and even home security. When your system is well maintained, it can last you for decades before you consider installing a new one. However, a few key indicators can help you determine when the time is […]

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A garage door spring in action

What Are the Differences Between Extension and Torsion Springs?

Your garage door is a deceptively complex system with multiple components working together to open and close as smoothly as possible. However, when one piece of the puzzle doesn’t meet expectations, breaks down prematurely, or doesn’t run as efficiently as it should, it can ruin your entire day. One of the most critical pieces to […]

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The Benefits of Different Types of Garage Doors

One of the many perks of having a garage is decorating it with plenty of garage door colors and styles. But these products are more than just eye candy. Different options provide unique benefits, and whether you’re always in your garage or rarely enter, there’s a model that’s right for you. Here are some of […]

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What Causes Garage Door Springs to Break or Go Bad?

Your springs are an essential component of your garage door, so you should know the causes of trouble when they go bad. There are plenty of reasons why springs wear away, and while some of these are caused by the natural operation of your unit, other problems are the responsibility of the garage owner. We’ll […]

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5 Steps for Fixing a Garage Door That’s Off Track

Did you know that your garage door can come off the track? We all need a little push to get back on track, which also rings true for your garage door. Instead of waiting around with a door that doesn’t work, what about getting your hands dirty and fixing it yourself? It won’t take up […]

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What Is Considered a Garage Door Emergency?

Garage doors are some of the most dependable home products you can have, and they absolutely need to be. Garage doors protect your home and family from wandering eyes and other unwanted exterior problems. But what do you do when emergencies arise that limit the usefulness of your garage door? We’ll take a peek at […]

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Is It Time for a New Garage Door Opener?

Automatic garage door openers have the duty of doing what would be pretty difficult for most of us to do — safely open and close the garage doors. A fully functional opener is vitally important, yet many homeowners aren’t aware of what constitutes a working opener and what signs point to one that needs a […]

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Why Is My Garage Door So Noisy?

If you’ve ever opened a garage door and heard a bunch of weird or ominous noises, you’re right to feel a bit on edge. Garage doors perform a relatively simple operation — they open and close when you need them to. So when your door sounds like a rocket lifting off when it’s opening, it’s […]

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6 Ways to Extend the Life of Your Garage Doors

Picture this; you get a new overhead garage door installed with a beautiful, sturdy design. After a few years, you notice key parts start to wear down, hear weird noises and have trouble opening the door. You sit there in the cold winter, wondering why the door won’t open as the snow accumulates around you.

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How Can I Tell if My Springs Need to Be Replaced?

Garage doors are a very comprehensive and detailed system that needs each and every part to run efficiently to work. It may not be as complex as a car engine, but parts like garage door springs play a major role in the door’s stability. All good things come to an end eventually, and after years […]

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How Often Should I Get a Garage Door Tune-Up?

Practicing preventative maintenance is essential if you want to keep your home’s appliances, plumbing, electrical systems, siding, and more in great shape. Whether or not you’re handy around the house, you’ve likely devoted some time to maintenance tasks in the past few months or years. However, you might be forgetting something important. When was the […]

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Why Does My Garage Door Opener Only Work Some of the Time?

Garage door openers are made to make your life easier, not harder. Yet sometimes, when you press the button to open your residential garage door, nothing happens. If you’re struggling to reliably get your garage door open with the remote control, there might be something wrong with your garage door opener.

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garage door cable

Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Garage Door Cable

Throughout the years we’ve been providing Buckeye, AZ garage door service, we’ve seen our fair share of garage door problems. Modern garage doors may look different than those popular 20 or 30 years ago, but their operational parts remain quite similar. One of the most common culprits for garage door issues is the garage door’s […]

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man repairing garage door

How Much Does it Cost to Repair a Garage Door?

If you need your garage doors repaired, you’re probably impatient for repair technicians to arrive as soon as possible to fix the problem. Even if you don’t need same-day emergency garage door repair, nobody likes to deal with garage door issues since most people use their doors daily. But if you’re like most home or […]

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a new garage door installation provided by A-Authentic Garage Door Service

How Much Does it Cost to Install a New Garage Door?

Coming home from a long day at work to stare at a damaged and dingy garage door is never an enjoyable experience. When you’re looking to make home improvements, starting with your garage door is a great idea that makes a huge impact and doesn’t have to break the bank. Homeowners sometimes underestimate the impact […]

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a garage door in need of a seal replacement from A-Authentic Garage Door Service

How Do I Know if My Garage Door Seal Needs to Be Replaced?

The weather stripping on your garage door is very important, especially to combat the worst of Arizona’s storms. No homeowner wants to come home to a flooded garage door or one that’s filled with blistering heat. As small as your weather stripping is, it greatly protects your garage from those nasty elements outside. So how […]

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a technician from A-Authentic Garage Doors servciing a garage door

Don’t DIY — Why You Should Always Hire A Professional Garage Door Company

DIY homeowners love to take on some of the biggest and best projects around the home, and who could blame them? We understand the satisfaction that comes from completing your own project, especially when you can lay down, relax and enjoy the comfort of a job well done. As tempting as it can be to […]

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a remote garage door operner being used to open a garage door

Why Won’t My Home’s Garage Door Close?

You probably aren’t jumping for joy when you go to close your garage door and turn around to see your car staring right back at you. Garage door problems are no fun, in addition to the safety concerns that homeowners face when their garage doors don’t close properly. Knowing a few common problems can help […]

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decisions to make about the garage

Building a New Home? 5 Decisions to Make About the Garage

A garage is a garage is a garage – not necessarily! Here are 5 decisions that need to be made. You want a garage that is right for you, your vehicles and how you will use it — so don’t ignore the garage! 1. The Door: One big door? One bigger door and one single-car door? […]

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6 Reasons to Make Room for Your Car in Your Garage

6 Reasons to Make Room for Your Car in Your Garage

Use your garage for its intended purpose – pull your car in every night. Here are 6 reasons that will show you that it’s worth moving some of the stuff and making room for your car. 1. The Engine. You may have never thought that your car’s engine might benefit from being parked in the garage […]

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5 Weekend Hacks to Beautify and Organize Your Garage

You don’t have to be overwhelmed. Getting started on beautifying your garage and getting it organized can be done one step at a time. Here are 5 things you can do in a few hours or over the weekend that will get your garage in better shape than ever. 1. Create Carriage House Style. You’ve seen […]

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ways to keep pests out of your garage

5 Ways to Keep Pests Out of Your Garage

You want the things in your garage and the people who go in and out of it to be safe. You don’t want to have your things ruined by a rodent visitor or your children’s safety threatened by a biting insect. Here are 5 ways to keep your garage pest free. 1. Look Down. That concrete […]

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thing to do for a great garage party

5 Things to Do for a Great Garage Party

Think it’s impossible? It’s really not that hard to get your garage ready for a party. Here are 5 tips to help you enjoy an evening with friends – with room to spare. 1. Get Ready to Party. Start with decluttering the garage. It’s a good time to get rid of the things you don’t use […]

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Time to replace your garage door

5 Things that Say It’s Time to Replace Your Garage Door

You want your garage door to go up and go down. Plus, it’s about 40% of the front of your home so you want it to be good looking. Investing in a garage door can pay off – you can recoup over 90% of your investment when you sell. Take a look at these 5 […]

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fixes for common garage wishes

5 Fixes for Common Garage “Wishes”

Some can simply be old-school easy. Some take advantage of the newest garage technology. But, see if one of these 5 are on the list of things you’d like in your garage and if the solution would work for you. 1. Making Parking Easier. You’re worried. It seems like your car or cars just barely fit […]

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Considerations When Buying a New Garage Door

5 Considerations When You’re Buying a New Garage Door

You know it needs to be replaced. It looks old. It doesn’t operate as smoothly as it once did. You’re about to go garage door shopping – and, it may be the first time you’ve ever shopped for this big, huge door. Here are 5 things you want to consider before you get started. 1. […]

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floor coverings for your garage floor

4 Floor Coverings – for Your Garage!

Is your garage floor making you crazy? Is the concrete cracked? Are there stains? Garage floor coverings are easy. You can make a floor look great in just a few hours. Plus, floor coverings can open up new uses for your garage – from parties to making working on your car easier. 1. Rigid Tiles. If […]

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Times to replace your garage door

3 Times to Repair and 3 Times to Replace Your Garage Door

You’re not sure what you should do. Should you try to get the garage door fixed or should you shop for a new one? First step, call a licensed, reputable garage door repair and replacement company and ask for an opinion. Here’s a brief guide with 3 replacement and 3 repair problems that can help […]

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Garage door technician conducting an inspection of an opener unit

What Goes Into a Garage Door Inspection?

Most doors in your house are exceedingly simple home features. Once installed, you can usually forget about them for years — aside from the need to tighten or replace the occasional door knob or call a locksmith for when you get accidentally locked out. On the other hand, garage doors are far more complex and […]

Read More
Trained professional replacing a garage door spring

The Dangers of DIY Garage Door Spring Repair

There’s nothing more rewarding to the DIY’er than saving money by figuring out how to perform a home repair on their own. But garage door springs are one possible home project that even the most experienced DIY enthusiast may want to leave to the professionals. Here are some of the dangers of DIY garage door […]

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Woman opening her garage door with a mobile app

Should I Upgrade to a Smart Garage Door Opener?

Homeowners are always looking for ways to make their spaces more comfortable and convenient. One area where they can quickly show an improvement is with their garage door openers. While upgrading your system can make a world of difference, deciding to go with a smart option may be a tough decision. Knowing what kind of […]

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