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DIY garage door repairs, is it recommended?

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  You may be in possession of all the tools required to repair a garage door. And thanks to technology, it is now easy to find some DIY tips on how to repair a garage door. What you need to know is that those tools and even the knowledge you gather online won't help much when it comes to DIY garage door repairs. For one, garage doors are heavy and complex machines. Just one wrong move can not only damage the door but you will also risk having serious injuries.   Garage door springs can be dangerous   Garage door springs work under great pressure. If not handled properly, the springs can be deadly.   If this happens during the DIY repairs, prepare for a trip to the hospital and this means incurring more expenses. So if you intended to save money by doing DIY repairs, you may end up using more in the long run. It is easy to avoid these serious issues by hiring an experienced garage door repair Wilkes Barre technician to handle the job instead.   Garage doors are heavy   It

Common reasons for garage door failure

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Below, we have listed the most common reasons that cause garage doors to break down. We will begin with issues that are easy to fix. This happens to most homeowners, so don’t feel embarrassed when the garage door won't function just because the transmitter requires newer batteries. If the signal is not received by the transmitter, start by replacing the batteries then give it a second try. Another reason may be that the photo-eye needs to be cleaned or is out of alignment. These are sensors located inside the garage floor. If the garage door opens but fails to completely close, the most common issue in situations like this is usually the photo eyes. The work of the photo eye is to warn the door not to close or open if there is something on its way. This helps avoid injuries. At times, these photo eyes can get dusty. If this is the case, it may end up sensing the dust as an object on its way. Therefore, ensure that you remove the dust using a soft cloth. If the issue is misali