Nov 17 Safety Maintenance Guide Posted by: Apple Door Systems in: Garage Doors Adding photo eyes can protect against entrapment. They can sense when someone or something is under the door. Check over your door at least once a both using you owner’s manual. When checking over your door, do a visual inspection of cables, springs, rollers, etc. read more ›
Sep 15 What customers want in a Garage Door Posted by: Apple Door Systems in: Garage Doors A recent landmark industry survey helps customers decide what is the most important to them when purchasing a new garage door. Instead of going door to door asking garage door owners what was important to them, they asked door dealers what was important to their customers. read more ›
Jul 02 Garages: “Prime Real Estate” Posted by: Apple Door Systems in: Garage Doors Chamberlain Professional Products conducted a survey that revealed 45percent of Americans are thinking about remolding their garages. Builders are saying that garages are getting bigger and bigger and a three car garage is the garage that most people have. read more ›
Mar 12 How to Repaint a Steel Garage Door Posted by: Apple Door Systems in: Garage Doors In order to keep the original paint on your steel garage door, wash it annually. Discoloration and chalkiness is the result of sun and dirt exposure. read more ›
Mar 11 Did I Leave My Garage Door Open This Morning? Posted by: Apple Door Systems in: Garage Doors With everything being fast paced in our daily lives - from getting ready for work, getting the kids out the door on time for school or walking the dog - you may have left the house & suddenly wondered if you remembered to close your garage door! read more ›
Mar 01 3 Ways the Wrong Door can Cost Time and Money Posted by: Apple Door Systems in: Garage Doors When customers come in complaining that their doors are broken, the first thing to think about is if the correct product was put in in the first place. This situation is very common with high performance rolling products because they are more expensive and customers are less inclined to buy them. read more ›
Jun 15 Safety Tips: Garage Door Openers Posted by: Apple Door Systems in: Garage Doors This list is used to provide customers with safety tips about garage door openers. If you have any question about your specific model, ask your door dealer or look in the manual for safety tips. read more ›
May 31 Safety Tips: Garage Door Posted by: Apple Door Systems in: Garage Doors Safety tips for a garage door are as follows: If springs break it can result in the door malfunctioning and injury can occur. Frayed cables could snap and cause injury. Checking to see if your springs are squeaky- this is not cause for concern, they may squeak due to use. Its better to let a trained professional install your garage door, but if you decide to do it yourself make sure to follow the manual to a T. Safety cables will keep you safe if a spring with high tensions starts to break. read more ›