Diamond Certified Resource Garage Doors & Organizing Guide

The Homeowner's Guide to Garage Doors & Organizing

Whether you're in the market for a garage door upgrade or you want to transform your cluttered garage into a well-organized space, this guide is your go-to resource. Learn how to make your garage as functional and efficient as possible.
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Amie Prendergast

Owner
Precision Door Services of the Bay Area

Amie Prendergast: Relational Rewards

HAYWARD — A common scenario experienced by homeowners is a garage door that’s stuck in the open position, which is usually accompanied by a blinking overhead light and clicking sound. If you experience this, you may think you need to call a professional. However, in most cases, this issue stems from a problem with the safety sensors, which is something you can usually solve yourself. Situated at about ankle height on either side of the door, the safety sensors protect against door-related injury and damage. Either sensor has an “eye,” which enables it to transmit a signal to the other. In order for the door to function properly, these two eyes need to be in alignment. Read more

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Malek Tamimi

Technician
Ace's Garage Door Repair & Installation

Malek Tamimi: Doing the Math

SANTA CLARA — If your garage door is malfunctioning, it’s likely due to one of four possible causes. The first two are issues you can fix yourself, whereas the second two require the assistance of a professional. 1. Disengaged emergency release Marked by a conspicuous red cord, the emergency release lets you disconnect your garage door from its motor and operate it manually, which can come in handy during a power outage or if the motor is malfunctioning. In some instances, however, the emergency release may disengage without you knowing it, leading you to think there’s a problem. To rule out this possibility, pull the emergency release cord and run the motor until it reconnects to the door, Read more

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Cory Wikstrom

Secretary
Vulcan Garage Services

Cory Wikstrom: Working in Doors

SAN JOSE — When purchasing a replacement garage door, smart choices can help you make the most of your investment. Here are a few tips: Consider money-saving alternatives. A high-end, carriage-style wood door can cost more than $10,000. For a fraction of that price, you can Get a metal door with the same design that provides a nearly identical look. Invest in an insulated door. An insulated door is essentially two single-panel doors with a piece of foam inserted between them. For a slightly higher cost, you’ll essentially get double the durability and longevity of a single-panel door, so it’s well worth the additional investment. Consider customized door track options. Read more

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Pat Prendergast

President
Precision Door Services of the Bay Area

Pat Prendergast: Customer Oriented

HAYWARD — A common scenario experienced by homeowners is a garage door that’s stuck in the open position, which is usually accompanied by a blinking overhead light and clicking sound. If you experience this, you may think you need to call a professional. However, in most cases, this issue stems from a problem with the safety sensors, which is something you can usually solve yourself. Situated at about ankle height on either side of the door, the safety sensors protect against door-related injury and damage. Either sensor has an “eye,” which enables it to transmit a signal to the other. In order for the door to function properly, these two eyes need to be in alignment. Read more

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Michael Fahey

CEO
Vulcan Garage Services

Michael Fahey: Garage Door Guru

SAN JOSE — One upgrade all homeowners should consider is converting to a Wi-Fi enabled garage door. Incorporating Wi-Fi into your garage door’s motor will allow you and your family members to open and close the door from a smartphone app. Not only is this feature convenient, it can also go a long way toward increasing home security. The biggest benefit of having a Wi-Fi enabled garage door is the capability for remote operation. It doesn’t matter if you’re at work or vacationing in Italy; if you have an internet connection, you’ll be able to operate your door. This can come in handy in several scenarios. For example, have you ever been out and suddenly had a sinking feeling you left your garage door open? Read more

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Precision Door Services of the Bay Area

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