Garage Door Openers
Garage doors are something we rely upon daily. They simplify our lives. Have you considered what you would do without your garage?
A-Team Garage Door Repair in Aurora ensures that all of your garage door repair and installation needs are covered.
A garage door opener is a motorized element that causes your garage door to move. It controls the opening and closing of the door. They function by either a garage door opener remote or a switch on the wall. Garage door opener installation falls under our expertise; hence, we provide high-end quality services regarding openers.
Garage doors operate technically, the door is connected to the opener by a curved arm. A garage door trolley is also attached to this arm. The trolley pulls and pushes this arm to enable movement.
Additionally, the garage door motor directs the movement of the door when prompted to open. This function is controlled by the spring system, which ensures that there is a balance in weight. Safe and steady movement is a result of this process.
An emergency release function is also included if an unexpected situation arises.
Garage Door Opener Repair Services
There are often times when you need a garage door opener repair instead of a garage door installation. Opener repair is required in the following circumstances:
- The gears are broken.
- There is a faulty motherboard.
- The sensors are damaged or missing.
- A chain is loose
- Neither the wall unit nor remote is functional (or both)
Our Garage Door Opener Repair Best Practices
We cover a wide variety of repair problems to ensure that you never have to worry about fixing your garage door. From simple to more complex cases, our team is always available for assistance.
We offer stellar services to ensure that you do not experience any problems after installing or repairing your garage door with us.
➤The Garage Door Opener is Not Closing Normally (Sensors)-
If your garage door is not closing properly, you need to check the sensors’ alignment and height, and the switch. It could require a simple adjustment to resolve the issue. The sensors must be directly facing one another.
You need to check that there are no objects in the path of the door or that there is no obstruction. If there is, the sensors are going to prevent the door from closing.
A more serious situation could arise if there are wiring problems or faulty sensors that need to be replaced.
➤Grinding Noises-
Grinding noises often indicate that there is something wrong with the gears. Gears are located inside the opener. We look inside the opener to ensure that everything is functioning properly and that there are no faulty parts.
Grinding noises can also result from other factors, such as loose rollers or hinges, poor lubrication, previous improper installation, or a stripped our opener gear or trolley. We cover all of these problem areas.
➤The Remote Keypad or Control of the Garage Door Opener is Not Responding-
Our technicians examine all the programming and functional properties of the garage door keypad and remote that open and close the garage door to ensure that you do not experience any difficulty.
We also fix any issues regarding this matter. We provide and fix a universal garage door opener, wall mount garage door opener, and garage door remote.
➤Opener Reversing Feature Doesn’t Work-
A professional is needed immediately if you are experiencing issues with your opener reversing feature. It is a safety concern. We provide a garage door safety check to ensure that none of your friends or family are at risk of injury.
➤Emergency Release is Pulled Down-
Using the garage door emergency release function disengages the opener. This means that the garage door won’t open.
The emergency release is engaged by pulling the cord down and toward the door in the motor’s opposite direction.
If none of these tips solved your issue, give the experts at A-Team Garage Door Repair a call today!
Garage Door Opener Installation
Types of Garage Door Openers
The different opener options include:
- Chain-Driven Opener
- Belt-Driven Opener
- Screw-Driven Opener
- Jackshaft-Driven Opener
- Direct-Driven Opener
The most common types are the chain-driven and belt-driven opener.
BELT DRIVE GARAGE DOOR OPENERS
Belt-Drive
- Features belt drive system and DC motor for quiet operation.
- Built-in Wi-Fi® allows for smartphone control with the myQ® app.
- Battery Backup allows you to open/close your door even when the power is out.
This type of opener uses a rubber belt instead of a chain. This option works similarly to the chain-driven opener.
Advantages of a Belt-Driven Garage Door Opener
- They are quiet and smooth.
- A strong and durable option.
- In the event of a power outage, they have a battery backup.
Disadvantages of a Belt-Driven Garage Door Opener
- A Belt-Drive Opener is more expensive than a Chain-Drive one.
CHAIN DRIVE GARAGE DOOR OPENERS
Chain-Drive
- Built-in Wi-Fi® allows for smartphone control with the myQ® app.
- Industrial-strength chain drive.
These openers contain a chain. This chain links the trolley to the motor, which causes movement.
Advantages of a Chain-Driven Garage Door Opener
- They are extremely affordable.
- It is a reliable opener.
- They are strong and durable.
- They are easily available.
Disadvantages of a Chain-Driven Garage Door Opener
- They are less quiet than the belt-drive openers.
Wall Mount Garage Door Opener
LiftMaster wall-mount garage door openers mount on the wall next to the garage door, freeing up the space overhead and opening up the possibilities to maximize your garage space.
It is also known as a jackshaft garage door opener. These are installed on the inside of the door and make use of a specific motor. The motor navigates cables and pulleys that rotate a torsion bar. This raises the door.
They are compatible with large garage doors and are suitable for all types of ceilings.
Thee Brands We Work With
We work with fantastic brands to ensure that you receive the best possible services regarding your garage door opener. When it comes to installing a new opener, we work mainly with LiftMaster.
However, our team is licensed to install other brands such as a Chamberlain garage door opener, a Craftsman garage door opener, and, as mentioned, a Liftmaster garage door opener. These brands are of a high-quality and standard; therefore, you could not go wrong with either option.
Why Choose A-Team Garage Door Repair?
A-Team Garage Door Repair should be your go-to company for garage door opener repair and installation due to multiple reasons. We care about the quality of services you receive, and that reflects in our work. Our company name is more than just a name; it is a brand and a family. We have the best-licensed technicians, who have extensive knowledge and experience. Professionalism is very important to our team. This reflects in the services we provide.
Our company ensures that your garage door opener is properly installed so that you are not going to experience future problems. All necessary safety regulations are always complied with to ensure that a safe, professional, and top-quality job is performed. Choosing us means that you are choosing for the long-term. Our professional garage door repair ensures that you are not going to have issues in the long run and that you are going to save money. It is the smartest and safest option.
Join the A-Team Garage Door Repair family to ensure that you have the best garage door in town, with a combination of strength, style, value, and durability.