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Spring RepairBroken torsion spring? What to do first, and why it isn't a DIY job
A loud bang, a gap in the coil and a door that won't lift. Here's how to keep everyone safe until the spring is replaced, and why torsion springs belong to a trained tech.
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Off-Track & DamageGarage door off its track or hit by a car: repair or replace?Nov 3, 2026 -
Openers & SensorsGarage door won't close? Sensor problems and the federal reversing ruleOct 29, 2026 -
MaintenancePollen, humidity and summer heat: a yearly garage door checklist for the UpstateOct 24, 2026 -
New DoorsChoosing a new garage door: steel, insulation, windows and windOct 20, 2026
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Broken torsion spring? What to do first, and why it isn't a DIY job
A loud bang, a gap in the coil and a door that won't lift. Here's how to keep everyone safe until the spring is replaced, and why torsion springs belong to a trained tech.
Read article - Off-Track & Damage
Garage door off its track or hit by a car: repair or replace?
A bumper tap or a door jumping the track doesn't always mean a new door. Here's how to keep it from getting worse and how to judge repair versus replacement.
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Garage door won't close? Sensor problems and the federal reversing rule
When the door goes down and pops right back up, the safety sensors are usually talking. Here's what they do, why federal rules require them, and how to test yours.
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Pollen, humidity and summer heat: a yearly garage door checklist for the Upstate
Spring pine pollen, 90-degree July afternoons and the odd freezing morning all leave a mark on a garage door. A season-by-season checklist built on manufacturer guidance.
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Choosing a new garage door: steel, insulation, windows and wind
Steel or something else? Does insulation matter for a Greenville garage? Windows or no windows? A plain guide to the choices, including how to read insulation numbers.
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