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When the winter weather and cold air hit in Shoreview, most people focus on making sure their Shoreview home or business is ready for the winter. You take the time to turn off outdoor pipes, put away the patio furniture and make sure all of your summer plants are cut back. But did you ever think about winterizing your garage? Most Shoreview residents don’t even think of garage door repair! Premium Garage Door Service, a Shoreview garage door repair company, has a few tips on how to make sure your garage is winter ready. Granted, we’re already halfway through winter, but it’s never too late to take these steps!

Consider installing a heater of some sort in your Shoreview garage. It can even be a small one that you buy from your local hardware store. But making sure your garage is heated could help save you the time, money and hassle that goes into garage door repair. Heaters can help make sure your garage door continues to operate normally. Plus, heaters can make getting in and out of your car a lot more comfortable! Not to mention, heaters can help melt ice and snow off of your car so you don’t have to worry about cleaning it off during the harsh snow storms and blizzards that often hit the Shoreview area. So this can help keep garage door repair costs to a minimum.

Have you ever considered insulating your Shoreview garage? This is another good way to avoid garage door repair services. It can help protect it from the elements, and it can also help make sure that your garage’s temperatures don’t fluctuate too wildly. It can help keep your garage door and garage door opener functioning properly, even during the harshest winter weather and temperatures.

Also, one thing you want to check is for any openings to the outside before you install a new heater or insulation. If there is a crack or hole in your Shoreview garage door, you will want to call in the experts in garage door repair – Premium Garage Door Service. We can install a new garage door if need be at your Shoreview home or business.

But keep in mind: when there is any need for a garage door repair – like broken tension springs, roller and hinge replacement or anything else – do not attempt these repairs on your own! You could hurt yourself or someone else or worse! When you’re in need of garage door repair, or if you need a new garage door installed, call Premium Garage Door Service at (952) 513-4849 (South Metro), (612) 234-4812 (Minneapolis), (651) 344-0489 (St. Paul) or (763) 607-3402 (North Metro). Or you can contact us online and one of our friendly and knowledgeable staff members will get in touch with you to answer any questions you might have about garage door repair!

This time of year, Lino Lakes gets downright frigid and cold. And this week, we’re in for record-breaking low temperatures thanks to a surge of polar air coming in from the north. All of the build-up of salt and other materials people use to de-ice and keep their driveways and roadways clear can build up on your Lino Lakes garage door, causing the door (and possibly the rest of your home) to look dirtier than it actually is. Premium Garage Door Service has some tips on how to clean your Lino Lakes garage door once the weather warms up.

Cleaning your Lino Lakes garage door gives you a chance to inspect the door and make sure everything is in good working order. Take the time to inspect all of the mechanisms and if you notice any problems at all, call Premium Garage Door Service for any necessary repairs. When you are ready to start cleaning, get a bucket, a hose, a rag or brush and some type of soap. We recommend dish detergent or another mild soap.

Wet the surface of your garage door with the hose, and then start scrubbing the door gently with the rag and some soap. Rinse it thoroughly with clean water from your hose and then go over any extra-dirty parts again. Keep a close eye out for any missing or warped paint. If you can see metal through the paint, you will want to do a painting touch-up job so the metal doesn’t start to rust, which could lead to a slew of other problems.

Then take the time to do this chore to the inside of your Lino Lakes garage door. People don’t see this side as much as they do the outside, but rust and other problems are just as likely on the inside as they are the outside. Plus, you will have another chance to inspect the door and mechanisms for any problems. The sooner you catch any problems and call Premium Garage Door Service, the sooner we can come out to your Lino Lakes home to fix them and the more money you’ll possibly save in the long run!

Just give us a call at (952) 513-4849 (South Metro), (612) 234-4812 (Minneapolis), (651) 344-0489 (St. Paul) or (763) 607-3402 (North Metro), or you can contact us online for more information about us and the services we provide Lino Lakes and the surrounding areas.

When it comes to garage doors, without a doubt there are a lot of moving parts.  In addition to hinges, chains or worm gears, brackets and such, there are also many moving parts that require extra care for safety reasons.  Motors and springs, for example, can be especially dangerous if not installed or adjusted properly by a professional garage door installer.

In many cases, minor adjustments can be made by the homeowner in accordance with the technical specification and troubleshooting guide in the garage door opener instruction manual.  However, more serious problems such as broken or improperly tensioned garage door springs can inflict injury or death to an unsuspecting bystander or homeowner who undertakes the job without the right tools and experience.

Besides the risks involved, it often will also take a non-professional a comparatively huge amount of time and expense to troubleshoot and correct problems, likely requiring rework for a less-than-satisfactory result.  Garage door preventive maintenance is one thing.  Full-blown repairs to a damaged system is quite another story.

For those inclined to attempt it themselves, homeowners should at least use proper protective gear such as gloves and safety glasses when making any adjustments to moving parts.  It’s just not worth the risk to pinch a finger or lose an eye just to save a few dollars.   And working with greased parts such as the worm gear or chain that pulls raises and lowers the garage door can make quite a mess of clothing, so having soap, water and some rags around is a good idea as well.

Consider the alternative: a professional repair that is performed safely and in a timely manner without risk of life or limb to yourself or your family.  A job-well-done will bring peace of mind and make significantly less of an impact on your pocketbook.

In need of a professional garage door repair team? Give us a call today at 651-344-0489 or contact us online.

Garage door repairs come in all shapes and sizes, and are performed for many reasons. Our skilled team of Twin Cities garage door repair experts has seen it all. One of the reasons people seek garage door repair, is because of storm damage. The damage caused by a storm can depend on the type and severity of the storm. If you are unsure about the extent of the damage, be sure to give us a call before attempting repairs yourself. If the damage is extreme, it may be dangerous for you to try to handle them yourself.

Hailstorm
Most hail damage to a garage door is nothing more than an eyesore. But, in some rare cases, hail damage is severe enough to cause lasting damage. It has been reported in the past that hail knocked out garage door windows and severely dented the panels. If you need garage door panels, or your whole garage door replaced, give us a call.

Ice Damage
Did you ever have it happen where you garage door was stuck together by a layer of ice? If not, consider yourself lucky. Some people end up causing extensive damage to their garage door by pushing the garage door opener button over and over again, when it’s stuck. This can result in a burned out motor, stripped gears, broken coils, among other problems. If you find yourself in this situation, we can help.

High Winds
High winds themselves probably won’t damage your garage door, but the debris they carry might. Depending on the strength of the winds, you may be dealing with tree limbs, trashcan lids and more. The extent of damage after high winds can greatly vary depending on the size of the debris. You may have minor dents or major problems preventing the door from opening or closing. Either way, we can help.

Are you in need of garage door repairs after a storm? Give us a call today at 651-344-0489 or contact us online.

Though we just welcomed in fall, it’s time to start thinking about winter. Fall is the time to be making repairs and scheduling maintenance for your garage door, so it’s ready for the winter. Don’t get caught in a situation in January that could have been handled this September. Our team of Minneapolis garage door repair technicians will be able to do an analysis of your door and provide you with any necessary repairs.

Fall Garage Door Maintenance
Fall is a good time to plan your annual maintenance, if you haven’t already. Here are just a few of the aspects of your garage door that you should concentrate on in the fall:
1. If your garage door is making an awful racket, you need to make sure you apply lube to the entire garage door track. This simple step can help your garage door run more smoothly through the fall and winter.
2. Weather stripping becomes increasingly important as the weather gets cooler. If your garage door has weather stripping, make sure it’s making a strong seal. You may lose heat through your garage door, if your garage is attached to your house. If your weather stripping is not sealing tightly, it’s time to have it replaced.
3. If you notice your door jamming or sticking, it may be a sign of bigger trouble ahead. The problem will only get worse. Don’t wait until your garage door is stuck up or down. The last thing you want during the winter is to be stuck with a garage door that won’t fully close. It will allow a lot of cold air in, making your home uncomfortable.

Are you in need of some garage door maintenance this fall? Give us a call today at 651-344-0489 or contact us online.