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How To Safely Park In Your Garage

Written by Jeffrey Sanford on April 12, 2017. Posted in Garage Door Repair Indianapolis.

While most people would like to think that they would never accidentally back their car into their garage door, or perhaps even pull too far into their garage and run into the wall, accidents happen. If you’re in need of garage door repairs, call Garage Door Doctor in Indianapolis. We offer garage door repairs for homes and commercial properties in Indianapolis and the surrounding areas. Today, we’d like to go over some of our top tips for safely parking in your garage to avoid accidents and to help you prevent damage to your car or garage.

Top Tips For Safely Parking In Your Garage

Install A Laser Sensor

Laser sensors are available to install in your garage on the ceiling. The sensor will send out a laser beam that will guide your car into the garage and tell you where to stop. Laser sensors are available for garages that have one or two places to park, so each driver can benefit from the help of the laser sensor. Alternatively, you can find sensors that you mount on your wall which will stay green as you pull in until you reach the specified parking spot.

Use A Mat Or Tire Stop

If you’d rather use something a little less technical, you could always opt for a mat that you can place on the floor of your garage that you will pull onto, letting you know that you have reached your ideal parking spot. If you think that a mat would be too subtle for you, you can place something similar to a concrete stop used in parking lots on the floor of your garage.

Hang A Bouncy Ball From The Ceiling

If you’re looking for a tried-and-true method of knowing exactly where to park in your garage, you can opt for the old-school method of hanging a ball from your ceiling. So you know where to hang the ball from, park your car in the ideal place in your garage, and then put a hook in the ball and tie a string to it, hang the ball from the string directly above the windshield of your car. The ball should touch the middle or bottom of your windshield when you pull into the garage.

Avoid Backing Into Your Garage

While the previous tips are great options that will prevent you from pulling too far into your garage, it’s important to take precautions that will keep you from accidentally backing into your garage door when it’s closed. The best way to prevent this is to always open your garage door from your wall opener before you get into your car. This way, your garage door will always be open before you get into your car, and you won’t have a chance to start your car and back up without thinking about the fact that you haven’t opened the door yet.

We hope that these tips are helpful, and give you some good ideas on how to safely and effectively park in your garage. Should you ever accidentally run into your garage door, or need any other garage door repairs, call the Garage Door Doctor for all of your garage door repairs in Indianapolis.

Garage Door Preventative Maintenance Tips

Written by Jeffrey Sanford on February 27, 2017. Posted in Garage Door Repair Indianapolis.

If you park your car in your garage, it is likely that you are opening and closing your garage door numerous times a day. Normal wear-and-tear is expected when you use an object on a regular basis, however, how many people are checking their garage door systems to ensure that they are functioning correctly? Here at Garage Door Doctor, we know that the majority of people are not taking the proper precautions for preventative care when it comes to their garage door systems. If you’d like your garage door to last for as long as possible and for your garage door system to work in perfect harmony, there are a few things you can do to ensure that your garage door is getting the attention that it needs. And If you are in need of garage door repairs in Indianapolis, Garage Door Doctor can help!

Top Tips For Garage Door Preventative Maintenance

#1. Watch as your garage door opens and closes.

We know that watching a garage door open and close may not be one of your top priorities, however, by observing your garage door and the way that it opens and closes, you can actually tell a lot about the functionality of your garage door system. Does your garage door jerk or make squealing noises? These things aren’t normal and they could indicate a problem with your garage door. If your garage door vibrates as it opens and closes, this could indicate that a roller bracket or bolts may be loose. You should either tighten these parts or call a professional to help you tighten these parts as soon as possible to reduce the amount of damage the problem will cause.

#2. Lubricate the moving parts of your garage door.

White lithium grease is recommended for a garage door lubricant that can be used for the chain and the screw on the opener. A spray lubricant can be used for the overhead chain. You can also lubricate the track that your garage door is set on to ensure that it opens and closes as smoothly as possible.

#3. Clean your garage door tracks.

If there is dirt, debris, or other items clogging the tracks that your garage door operates on, it could cause problems such as your garage door becoming unbalanced or the likelihood of your garage door malfunctioning. Check your garage door tracks on a monthly basis and use a toothbrush to clean the tracks if you need to remove dirt and debris.

#4. Know when to call a professional.

If your garage door seems to be exerting more effort than it normally would to open or close or if the cables appear to have broken strands or damage, call a professional to come and inspect the problems. Cables and springs can be dangerous if they snap or break, so these parts should always be dealt with by a trained garage door technician.

Paying attention to your garage door and giving it the attention that it needs can add years to its lifespan. If you should find that you need garage door repairs in Indianapolis, call the Garage Door Doctor for the help you need. Schedule your appointment today!