Glossary of Terms for Garage Door Services

The garage door terms and descriptions below will help you better communicate with your contractor during the garage door installation and/or repair process.

aluminum garage doors
Aluminum garage doors share many of the characteristics of steel garage doors with optional faux wood texturing and long-lasting finishes. Aluminum garage doors are lighter and less expensive than steel garage doors. However, they are more likely to dent.

automatic garage doors
Automatic garage doors refer to garage doors that use a device that will automatically open and close your garage door.

carriage garage doors
New residential carriage garage doors are like the old-style swing-out wood doors used on garages and barns. Today carriage doors are installed using modern technology that operate like a modern door but look like the old style carriage door.

Also known as: carriage garage door hardware, carriage house garage door, steel carriage garage doors, garage carriage doors, carriage style garage doors

commercial garage doors
Commercial garage doors are made specifically for commercial and industrial use. A wide array of styles are made to meet the needs of businesses. These include insulated and non-insulated doors, as well as high-performance, sectional-steel, and fire-rated doors.

custom garage door replacement
If you need your garage door replaced, some garage door companies sell a variety of custom-built garage doors for your home. These doors come in a variety of paint finishes, and are made from material that offers strength and durability.

garage door cable repair
Garage doors have cable systems that allow them to safely open and close. If a cable breaks, it will need to be repaired. Most garage door companies provide maintenance and repair for garage doors.

Also known as: garage door cable replacement, garage door panel repair, garage door cable repair do it yourself, how to fix garage door cables, replace garage door cables

garage door motor repair
If you have a garage door that works off of a lift system rather than manually, the lift system uses a motor. If the garage door is not opening or closing easily, there could be a problem with the motor. A local garage door company should be able to repair or replace the garage door motor in order to get your garage door back in working order.

Also known as: garage door motors, garage door repairs, garage door replacement

garage door opener repair
If your automatic garage door opener no longer works, it may need to be repaired. Most garage door companies offer repair work for garage door openers.

Also known as: how to fix garage door opener, garage door repair, garage door opener repair parts, how to fix a garage door opener

garage door openers
Garage door openers come in a broad selection of performance, features, and durability. They have safety and security features, and are available with a variety of horsepower levels and drive systems for all types of homes and applications. Garage door openers are proven to withstand even the harshest of elements as well as years of extended use. They are available with innovative accessories designed to make home access even more convenient.

garage door parts
Garage door companies offer a complete line of garage door parts, accessories, and replacement parts. This includes all garage door hardware and accessories: springs, extension springs, torsion springs, locking hardware, cable, etc.

Also known as: garage door parts online, garage door repair, garage door opener parts, genie garage door opener parts, commercial garage door parts, residential garage door parts, overhead door parts

garage door problem troubleshooting
If you are having a problem with your garage door, such as it will not go down using the transmitters, it closes down to the floor, hesitates and reverses back up to the open position, or it is closing and opening by itself, the best thing to do is troubleshoot to try to find the root of the problem. If needed, you can always call a garage door company to come and repair the garage door on site.

Also known as: garage door problems, garage door troubleshooting, garage door opener troubleshooting, troubleshooting garage door opener problems

garage door repair
Most garage door companies provide general maintenance and adjustments, door framing, and broken spring and cable replacement. Most companies will also repair most electric operators as well as operator replacement.

garage door service
Garage door service refers to a company providing service for your garage door. This service includes maintenance, repair, and installation of your garage door.

Also known as: garage door repair service, garage door parts, garage doors repair, garage door services

garage door spring repair
Garage door torsion springs assist in opening or closing both manual and garage door opener applications. The springs help to provide a smooth transition during the opening and closing processes. If the garage door is not opening or closing smoothly, it could possibly need a spring replaced. A local garage door company should be able to assist you with replacing the spring in order to get your garage door back in working order.

Also known as: garage door torsion spring repair, garage door spring replacement cost, garage door springs

garage door spring replacement
Garage door torsion springs assist in opening or closing both manual and garage door opener applications. The springs help to provide a smooth transition during the opening and closing processes. If the garage door is not opening or closing smoothly, it could possibly need a spring replaced. A local garage door company should be able to assist you with replacing the spring in order to get your garage door back in working order.

Also known as: replace garage door spring, garage door springs replacement cost, garage door springs, garage door spring repair cost, garage door spring installation

insulated garage door repair
If your garage door has no insulation or is in need or more insulation, most garage door companies can assist you with this. Even if the garage door is in good condition, existing door panels with a higher “R-Value” can be switched out so that you have greater insulation.

new garage door installation
New garage door installation refers to the process of installing a new garage door in your residential or commercial garage. Most garage door companies will safely remove and properly dispose of the old garage door, if needed.

Also known as: garage door replacement, garage door opener installation, new garage doors, garage doors

overhead garage door repair
Overhead garage doors are rolling steel overhead doors and they are often used by commercial companies. If you have an overhead garage door that is in need of repair, a local garage door company should be able to assist you.

residential garage doors
Residential garage doors are standard sized doors made for the garage of a residence. These doors come in many styles, colors, types of material, etc. They can also be made in specialized sizes, if needed.

Also known as: residential garage door prices, garage door, garage doors residential, residential garage door openers, residential roll up garage doors, fiberglass garage doors residential

roll up garage door repair
Roll up garage doors are usually made out of steel and typically found in commercial buildings. If the roll up garage door needs repair, contact a local garage door company to provide the service.

Also known as: roll up garage doors commercial, roll up garage door maintenance

steel garage doors
Steel garage doors are a traditional garage door known for durability. They are available in classic raised panels as well as contemporary long panels. Many steel doors have a low-maintenance finish that keeps them looking great year after year.

Also known as: stainless steel garage doors, steel carriage garage doors, insulated steel garage doors

torsion spring garage doors
Garage door springs counterbalance the weight of the door to make it easy to open and close. Garage door torsion springs balance the garage door by applying torque to the shaft with drums at each end. Torsion springs are the most common torsion springs in the garage door industry.

Also known as: garage door torsion spring repair, garage door torsion springs, garage door extension springs, springs garage door, garage door springs replacement

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