Behind the Garage Door: Expert Advice

For a lot of homeowners, one of the big questions when making home repairs, especially before a home hits the market, is will I see a return on my investment. According to Remodeling Magazine’s 2024 Cost vs Value Report Garage Doors take the number one spot when looking at ROI.  https://www.remodeling.hw.net/cost-vs-value/2024/ The following data shows a 194%…

Simply put, the purpose of a garage door spring system is to counterbalance the weight of the garage door, making it easier to open and close. Garage doors in any scenario require a spring system and should never be operated without a spring system that has been professionally installed and set. Operation without the spring…

When deciding between chain drive and belt drive garage door openers, consumers should consider several important factors: noise level, durability, maintenance, cost, and specific use cases. In terms of noise level, chain drive openers are generally louder due to the metal chain that operates the door, creating significant noise during opening and closing. In contrast,…

Repairing door systems vs replacing them is probably the biggest question most homeowners are faced with when experiencing an issue. Our policy at Door King is always to make the best recommendation possible for the longevity, function, and cost effectiveness to the customer. We specialize in all things for Residential Garage Doors, but more specifically…

These two issues are easily some of the most common garage door issues. Both have multiple explanations depending on the circumstances, but we will break down a few reasons why customers experience this during their time of home ownership. Let’s start with opening. If the door cannot be opened easily by hand, there is a…

One of the most common problems we are asked to assist with is a “Noisy Garage Door”.Garage doors are made up of many pieces of hardware. All of which require routine maintenance by the homeowner. That said there are several main things that can contribute to Garage Door noise.Firstly, and most obvious, is lubrication. A…