A Real-Life Situation: When Worn Cables Nearly Caused a Disaster At Prime Garage Door Co., we were recently called to a home in the Houston area where the homeowner reported that their garage door wasn’t opening properly. They thought the problem was with the garage door opener or the remote control, but upon inspection, our […]
Why Worn Cables Are a Safety Hazard and What You Can Do About It Read More »
When your garage door suddenly won’t budge or crashes down with a terrifying bang, you’re likely experiencing a cable failure. One homeowner in Houston recently contacted Prime Garage Door Co. after their garage door slammed shut, nearly crushing their new vehicle. After a quick onsite inspection, our technicians discovered a frayed torsion spring cable that
Garage Door Cable Emergency? Here’s What You Should Do Right Away Read More »
Why Garage Door Cable Replacement Deserves Your Attention Recently, a homeowner in Houston contacted Prime Garage Door Co. because her garage door had suddenly become crooked and jammed halfway up. Our technicians discovered that the cause was a broken garage door cable, a problem that developed over the years of unnoticed wear. Like many homeowners,
Garage Door Cable Replacement: How Often Is It Needed? Read More »
When David O’Mara contacted us about his outdated wooden garage door in Houston’s Bellaire neighborhood, he knew it was time for a serious upgrade. Years of weathering had caused the panels to warp and delaminate, while the aging opener barely responded. He had his eye on a smart, insulated steel model from Wayne Dalton’s collection.
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It was a scorching summer morning in Houston, Texas, when the Ramirez family faced an all-too-common emergency. Their garage door, which had been making strange noises for weeks, suddenly jammed shut, trapping their only vehicle inside. With school drop-off, work commutes, and a doctor’s appointment on the calendar, their day came to a halt. Luckily,
Common Garage Door Issues That Require Emergency Garage Door Repair in Texas Read More »
Your garage door may be the most overlooked feature of your home, but it’s also one of the most used. A client in Houston once called Prime Garage Door Co. because her garage door opener was making a strange grinding noise. What seemed like a minor nuisance turned out to be a damaged gear system
How to Spot Small Issues Before They Become Costly Garage Repairs Read More »
When the Ramirez family in Houston installed a beautiful new garage door to replace their aging, noisy system, they were overjoyed with the results. The sleek steel panels, upgraded insulation, and modern garage door opener gave their home a fresh look and smooth, quiet operation. But within just six months, the new door started to
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When Storms Hit, Smart Solutions Roll In When a Houston-based logistics company contacted us after a tropical storm destroyed their old hinged garage doors, they were desperate for a quick and durable fix. The client needed a secure, heavy-duty solution that would withstand the unpredictable Gulf Coast climate and meet strict commercial building codes. We
Garage Contractors Explain Why a Roll-Up Garage Door Is the Smart Choice Read More »
When the Thompsons in Houston upgraded their home into a smart haven with a Chamberlain garage door opener, Alexa-controlled lights, and a smart thermostat, they thought their energy efficiency issues were solved. Yet, their garage remained sweltering in the summer and freezing in the winter. The culprit? A non-insulated garage door. Once we installed an
Why Insulated Garage Doors Are Critical for Texas Smart Home Integration Read More »
When a homeowner in the Braeswood area of Houston called us last December, they were frustrated. Their garage door panels had warped due to moisture seeping into the insulation, and the bottom panel was off its track. The garage door opener was making loud grinding noises, and the torsion springs were visibly corroded. They asked,
Should You Wait Until Spring for Replacing Garage Door? Pros and Cons Read More »