An alarming incident in Irvine, CA, serves as a stark reminder of the importance of home security, particularly in keeping garage doors closed. A resident of Irvine, simply out for a walk with their dog, returned home to discover a thief brazenly exiting their house with stolen property. The thief had gained access through an …

Maintaining the garage door and its moving parts involves several basic steps to ensure the door’s optimal performance and longevity: 1. Cleaning Regularly clean the door’s moving parts to remove dirt, debris, grease, and other contaminants that can accumulate on the surface. You can use a degreaser or cleaner designed for this purpose and follow …

In 2022, the Chamberlain Group, which manufactures LiftMaster and Chamberlain garage door openers, redesigned their 8500 wall-mount (also known as jackshaft) openers, giving them a new circuit board with a yellow learn button, built-in Wi-Fi, and battery backup, while removing the cable tensioner feature. The company redesigned the opener again at the end of 2023, …

As with any mechanical device, garage door openers are not immune to wear and tear. The certified technicians at Champion Garage Door Repair help local consumers repair and maintain their garage door openers, extending the equipment’s lifespan and avoiding unnecessary frustration. Fixing Garage Doors that Will Not Close or Open Common problems with a garage …

Ask an expert and get answers to your garage door related questions. Submit questions here. Question: Can you tell me how to have the 84505r LiftMaster turn on the lights when someone enters the garage and breaks the beams from the safety sensors? – Michael S. Answer: Hello Michael, unfortunately, LiftMaster and Chamberlain garage door openers …

A cautionary tale underscores the importance of due diligence when hiring garage door repair service providers. A woman in Brevard County was deceived by a garage door repair company that promised “hurricane-proof springs”. Peggy Brigham, a resident of Malabar, Florida, found herself in a predicament when the torsion springs on her garage door broke, trapping …