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At Garage Doors of Morristown, we believe in being a valuable resource for our customers in the Morristown, New Jersey area. That means we want to offer quality garage doors, reliable garage door services, and the answers to any questions you might have. Our blog is designed to share our knowledge with you, particularly about changes in the garage door industry that can affect your decisions. Feel free to reach out with questions on any of the topics presented.

3 Benefits of Electric Garage Door Openers

These days, it is probably hard to imagine a time where garage doors didn’t open with an electric garage door opener, but there was, in fact, a time where people had to open and close their garage doors by hand. If you are still manually opening and closing your garage door, you are missing out and need to upgrade your garage door opening system. Here are 3 benefits to using electric garage door openers for [...]

The Advantages of Garage Door Screens

You can find garage doors on pretty much any house you look at, but have you seen garage door screens? What is a garage door screen exactly? It is a screen that is added to your garage door so that when it opens, you have a patio style screen in addition to your door. Garage screen doors might seem unnecessary, but there are some great benefits accompanied with them. Keep Out the Bugs. One of [...]

How to Choose the Right Garage Doors

One of the first things people see when pulling up to your house are your garage doors, so you want to make sure they make a good first impression. However, along with making a good impression, you need them to meet the needs of your home as well. Here are a few tips to help you choose the right garage doors for your home. The Right Style. You want to make sure you pick the [...]

Signs You Need Garage Door Repair

Your garage doors are probably one of the best parts of your house. The convenience of being able to park your vehicle inside and have it be protected from the elements and dishonest people by a garage door is something that you probably never want to give up. This is why it is important to pay attention to your garage door and its system to make sure things are running smoothly, so you aren’t inconvenienced [...]

Why You Should Trust Your Garage Door Installation to the Pros

If you have done a few little DIY projects around your house, you may think you are quite the handy man. You might even think you are experienced enough to take on bigger projects. For example, you might want to try to tackle your garage door installation yourself. However, if not installed correctly, your garage door can disrupt the look of your home and ruin the track system. This is why it is best to [...]

How Often Should Garage Door Servicing Be Performed?

Most of us don't pay much attention to our garage door opener unless it has suddenly stopped working. Garage door servicing should be done on a regular basis even if you are good about lubricating the moving parts of your door. Most companies recommend having your door serviced by a professional at least once a year to make sure that all of the components are working correctly. A typical garage door servicing company will have [...]

Garage Door Engine Replacement: How Do You Know It’s Time?

If your garage door opener seems to be performing the job it was intended to do, even if a little slower or noisier than it used to be, you may be wondering why you would want to consider a garage door engine replacement. Most garage door engine replacement units will last between 10 and 15 years, and with proper maintenance, even 20 years or more. However, as technology has improved over the years, newer models [...]

Garage Door Spring Repair: Should I Repair or Replace?

You may not have heard a loud bang or observed the spring on your garage door break, but you will definitely find out if a spring is broken when you try to open the door. The garage door tension springs provide a force that lessens the weight of the door, and once the spring has broken, it will feel twice as heavy. If you are lucky, you may only need to balance the door and [...]

Five Things to Check Before Hiring Garage Door Specialists

When it comes time to decide if you need to have your garage door repaired or replaced, there are some important questions you need to ask before deciding which garage door specialists you want to hire. Not all providers are created equal. 1.  Licensed and insured. Repairs on an existing door or installation of a new door can be dangerous, and you want to be sure that the garage door specialists you have hired know [...]

Can I Do Garage Door Repair Myself?

You may be the type of homeowner who likes to do home improvement projects yourself, but when it comes to garage door repair, there are some things you can safely do yourself and some things that are best handled by the professionals. Oftentimes, the first sign that your garage door may need some attention is noise. You may hear rattling sounds, which could mean that the door hardware has begun to loosen up over time. [...]

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