Category Archives: Garage Doors

Basic Garage Door Styles
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When you contact a garage door company in Eagan, like Premium Garage Door Service, for new garage doors, you will have a few decisions to make. You will have to figure out what style garage door you want installed. Here are a few basic types and their advantages.

  • Swing-out carriage-house doors and sliding barn doors: These two types are great for garages that need to have a clear ceiling since they do not open from bottom to top. You can also get a very distinctive look with these types of garage doors.

  • Swing-up garage doors: These garage doors swing up and out when you open them. They are not the same as roll-up garage doors.

  • Roll-up garage doors: These are, by far, the most popular type of garage door and the type we specialize in here at our garage door company. These are probably what come to mind when you think of garage doors. Roll-up garage doors roll up into your garage’s ceiling.

So what type of garage door is best for you? There are a few things you should keep in mind.

For most homes, our garage door company recommends the roll-up garage door. These are simple to operate and simple to maintain. However, if you have a need for your garage’s ceiling to be kept clear, then this is not the garage door for you. But most homes seem to benefit from the traditional roll-up garage door. And even if a panel is damaged somehow, garage door panels in roll-up garage doors are a relatively simple fix for an experienced garage door company like ours.

Plus, these types of garage doors come in a huge variety of styles and colors, and they are made out of a range of materials. For example, one of the most popular styles is aluminum. Wood is another popular material for garage doors.

Picking out the type of garage door you want also depends on your personal preferences and the style of your home. Most homes look the best with the traditional roll-up garage door, but some homeowners out there prefer the look and function of a swing-out garage door or another more unique garage door.

Do you want more information about our garage door company serving Eagan and the surrounding areas? Then call us at Premium Garage Door Service at 651-344-0489 or you can contact us and Request Our Service.

Four Common Garage Door Problems During Winter
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Winter has definitely arrived! The temperatures have plummeted and we are already seeing plenty of snow. As a garage door company in Woodbury, we are often asked what people can do to help prevent damage caused by frigid temps and icy and snowy precipitation.

Excess Lubrication

This is a common problem no matter what temperature it is outside, but for some reason it seems to occur more in the winter. If your garage doors have too much lubricant, it can throw the rollers out of alignment. This, in turn, makes the doors difficult to open and close. And when that happens, you’ll have to call a garage door company like ours for help. Keep an eye on the grease on your garage door tracks and if it looks like it’s starting to build up too much, give us a call.

Metal that Contracts

When the temperatures get cold, that can affect the metal parts of your garage door. The metal can contract and shrink and seize. While this problem is usually unavoidable, you can help by making sure all parts that need lubrication are properly lubricated. And if you are unsure, you can always call on our garage door company for assistance. We can come to your home or business and make sure all parts of your garage door are working as they should be. We will ensure that the springs, ball bearings, screw drive and other parts are properly oiled.

Thick Grease

On top of the possible excess lubrication problem, grease can thicken during the cold winter months. This can cause it to harden and lose its effectiveness as a lubricant. When you call our garage door company, we can come to your home or business and remove the old and hardened grease and then apply new lubricant. We will make sure the lubricant is silicone-based, which will work better during the winter time.

Door Will Not Open or Close Completely

Again, this might be a problem with the garage door’s lubricant. We can come out and check on that if need be as well. If that is not the case and the grease is as it should be, then it is probably a result of the garage door brackets becoming misaligned. Doors that will not open or close properly could also be because of problems with the electrical wires or sensors. The only way to know for sure is to give our garage door company a call.

Do you need a trustworthy garage door company in Woodbury? Call us at 651-344-0489 or Request Service.

A Brief History of Garages
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Did you know that, in the United States, there are more than 82 million homes with a garage? That’s enough for every single car built anywhere in the world for the past year! So the demand for a reliable garage door company in Dakota County is ever-increasing, and we’re happy to be one of the best in this area. Read on for a few more fun facts about garages!

  • The word garage originated in France. It comes from the word “garer,” which means “to shelter.”
  • Thirty-four percent of the new single-family homes sold in the Midwest have a garage that can hold more than three cars.
  • The Sears Roebuck Company started selling a portable garage in 1908. (We’re sure the first garage door company came about soon after!)
  • People used to store their cars in converted carriage houses.
  • Garages were first attached to homes and included gabled roofs and masonry. Later on, they started to be incorporated into the design of homes.
  • The more popular cars became, especially after the Federal Road Act passed in 1916 and the Federal Highway Act passed in 1921, the more popular cars and garages became.
  • The overhead garage door was invented in 1921 by C.G. Johnson, and then he invented the automatic garage door opener in 1920. However, the garage door openers didn’t start to become popular until about 1970.
  • Garages are also used for storage space, man caves, band practice spaces (“garage bands”) and as an office for start-up companies.
  • Between 2005 and 2009, almost 80% of homes had a garage, which means a garage door company like ours has become a necessity.

So when you need a trustworthy garage door company in Dakota County, call Premium Garage Door Service at 763-607-3402 or contact us to Request Service.

Does My Garage Door Need Repair?
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Is your garage door making more noise than usual? Or maybe it’s opening and closing a bit slower than it normally does? It might be time you called Premium Garage Door Service for garage door repair in Oakdale. But here are a few things you can check on your own.

One of the best things you can do for your garage doors is to have them inspected by professionals like the ones at Premium Garage Door Service. You should have an inspection done at least once a year. We can determine if there is anything that needs replaced and we know how to safely and effectively perform garage door repair.

If your garage door opener is being noisy, check the garage door opener. While you still might need to call us for garage door repair, lubricating the opener can sometimes help reduce the amount of noise the opener makes.

When garage door springs break, it is definitely best to call the professionals to come in for garage door repair. Trying to fix these on your own can result in injuries or worse. Better to be safe than sorry!

Hinges are another part of your garage door that can wear out over time. A little silicone spray might help them, but if that doesn’t work, it could be the bearings need to be replaced. This is another garage door repair that should only be done by the professionals at Premium Garage Door Service.

Garage door rollers are also sometimes the culprit. Check to see if the metal rollers are rubbing against the metal track. They should be, but sometimes you can get them replaced with nylon ball bearings, and this can help cut back on noise and other related issues.

For more information on garage door repair in Oakdale, call Premium Garage Door Service at 651-344-0489 or contact us and Request Service.

A Little Garage Door Maintenance Can Go a Long Way
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Are you starting to go through a mental “to do” list of chores you want to get done before fall arrives? The colder months will be here before you know it! As a garage door company in Hennepin County, we have a suggestion on one more task you might want to add to your list – garage door maintenance. Taking the time to check over your garage door and doing a little work can save you money and hassle in the long run!

First of all, take a look at the garage door itself. If it needs a little TLC, take the time to clean it off. Use detergent, sponge and some water. Gently clean it with the detergent and sponge and then hose off the dirty water. Repeat as many times as you need to until the door is clean. Allowing it to air dry is fine.

Then go into your garage and take a look at the mechanical components. Do you see any broken rollers, cables that are frayed or rusty bottom brackets? If so, you might need to call our garage door company for some garage door repairs.

Look for any loose nuts or bolts too. However, make sure the parts they are attached to do not have any red or warning tags on them. If they do, do not attempt to tighten them! Call our garage door company so one of our experienced technicians can come to tighten those bolts or nuts. Sometimes, garage door part repairs are best left to professionals like us.

Then open and close your garage door. Are you hearing any squeaking noises? Lubricate your garage door’s moving parts with a silicone lubricant spray. (Never use WD40 or grease!)

For more information on our garage door company in Hennepin County, call Premium Garage Door Service at 612-234-4812 or contact us to Request Service.