Why won't my garage door open?

 

There are several common issues that would cause your garage door not to open.  Sometimes it is a quick fix that you can handle yourself, but often times it requires an expert to address the issue.  The following is just a quick summary of possibilities and should not be considered all inclusive.

  1. Your garage door operator is not plugged in, or their is not power supplied to the outlet. This is a common issue that is frequently overlooked.  Make sure your garage door motor is plugged into a working outlet. If your garage door openers outlet is on a switch be sure the switch is not turned off. 

 2. Your photo eye's are not seeing each other or they have no power.  Most garage door openers are equipped with photo eyes, which detect if a person or object is in the way of the door as it is closing.  If the connection between the sensors is disrupted, the door will stop closing to minimize injury or damage. Check to make sure there is nothing in the way of the photo eyes. These photo eyes are sensitive enough that they will read dust or cobwebs as an interference.  Occasionally the eyes can get dirty, so clean the eyes with a tissue. Photo eyes are electronic so make sure they don't get wet. 

 3. You have a broken spring. This is a very common problem with garage doors.  The springs that help lift the door are rated for a certain number of cycles.  When the springs snap the motor can no longer lift the door on its own.  You should not try to open the door if your spring is broken.  A door with a broken spring can be very dangerous and should be handled by a professional. We do sell extension springs over the counter but strongly advise having one of our garage door experts replace your broken spring. (We DO NOT sell torsion springs to consumers for safety reasons).
 
4.  Your cables are snapped.  When a spring breaks, it releases a very large amount of energy and can seriously injure a person or damage a vehicle or wall. Very often when a spring breaks the cable will also break.  If you see that the spring is also broken see above.

5. My remote or keyless will not work but the wall button does.  If your remote or keyless entry are not working try changing out the batteries. If this does not solve your problem then try to re-program your remote or keypad. This requires you to get on a ladder and be comfortable accessing the hanging unit.

To schedule your service call to address any of these issues call Belanger Garage Door @ 207-286-9991

Quality in Sales, Service and Repair

Quality, Service, Selection… that’s Belangers! Belanger Overhead Garage Door is unmatched at providing the highest quality service and products to our customers, and we’ve been doing it for over 35 years! We offer residential and commercial garage doors, garage door openers. We offer unsurpassed service as well. Belangers would like to take this time to thank our loyal customers who have used or company for years.  Here is the coupon for Junes Monthly Special.

Welcome to Belanger Overhead Door Services

Belanger Overhead Garage Door, llc. is a Maine-based company that provides and services residential and commercial overhead doors and products, automatic entry systems to customers in Maine and New Hampshire. In addition, we provide reliable, prompt installation and service for all door-related products. We are committed to being industry leaders and to providing the best products and service possible to our customers. For over 35 years, we at Belanger Overhead Garage Door have worked to ensure that our customers are getting the products that meet both their expectations and their needs. Our sales staff is knowledgeable and responsive. Our team of professional installers have many years combined experience in the industry, and training for new products is constant. We want to be and work hard to be the best at what we do. We hope that you will give us an opportunity to prove to you that we are the best. Please give us a call. We cant wait to hear from you, and we promise to give you the best products and service at the best price that every customer deserves.

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retailer, wholesaler &
installers of sectional and
rolling steel doors, electric
operators & construction
specialty products.

The look of wood

Do you have champagne taste on a beer budget?  Do you like the look of wood, but want the affordability of steel? Well Amarr has an option for you. They now offer their Classica line as well as their raised panel line in a woodgrain texture finish. Call today for your free quote.

http://www.amarr.com/residential/garage_doors/carriage_house

This is an example of the Stratford Raised panel in the wood grain finish. This offers an elegant look with out breaking the bank.  In today's economy why not consider increasing your curb appeal, while saving on your budget.

Belanger Overhead garage door company has been doing sales, service, repair and installation of garage doors and garage door openers in the Southern Maine areas of  Biddeford, Hollis, Old Orchard Beach, Saco, Scarborough, Sanford, York, Wells, Ogunquit, Portland and surrounding areas.  We also serve Freeport, Gray, New Gloucester, Bath Brunswick and many other Coastal Maine towns. For your convenience Belangers accepts MasterCard and Visa.

Thank you

Thank you for all you do. A special thank you to USAF Retired. Maurice Belanger Owner/Partner of Belanger Garage Door.

Looking for something Modern

Haas has come out with this amazing decorative garage door.

• RA 360 Features
  Commercial Grade Aluminum
  Three Anodized Colors
  Eight Painted Finishes
  Custom Color Available
  Powder Coating Available
  
  

• RA 360 Series Brochure (.pdf)

• Available Colors

clear anodized
dark bronze anodized	black anodized
polar white	almond
sahara tan	sandstone
brown	hunter green
gray	bronze

Colors are not exact due to the differences in monitors.

Residential Aluminum 360

Contemporary Style.

Take your home to a new level of sophistication with a 360 Series residential aluminum garage door from Haas Door.  Each door is hand crafted and will add a modern contemporary look to any home.  These doors feature a clean, sophisticated straight line look that is not only architecturally pleasing but will further enhance the elegance of your home.

Manufactured with rust and corrosion free commercial grade aluminum, each 360 Series door is built with tongue and groove section joints that will remain strong and durable for the life of the door.

The 360 series is available in eight painted finishes, along with three anodized colors.   Custom-matched color and powder coating is also available.  Glass options include 1/8 inch tempered, 1/4 inch laminate or 1/2 inch insulated tempered glass available in a variety of styles.

Add a new level of elegance to your home by installing a Haas 360 Series garage door today.  Watch as your neighbors take notice of the clean, sophisticated and contemporary look.

 

Please find the complete Haas brochure here: http://www.haasdoor.com/residential/360/index.html

Energy Efficiency

The following was borrowed from the Amarr dealer website:  I believe this is important information for all consumers.

 A garage door opening is the largest moving object in your home. Insulated doors will help to reduce the transfer of heat or cold air into your garage. This is important for a number of reasons:
1) If your garage is attached to your home, air in the garage can travel through the doorway to your living area.  An insulated garage door will reduce the transfer of air from the outside to the inside.
2) If you use your garage as a workshop, your comfort will be a top priority.  An insulated garage door will help keep the temperature in the garage within a narrower temperature range as compared to the extreme range of the outside temperature.
3) If your garage is below another room in your home, air can travel through the ceiling of the garage into the floor of the room above. An insulated door will keep temperatures in the garage fairly stable to reduce the temperature fluctuation in the room above.
4) An insulated garage door is generally quieter and has a more attractive interior than a non-insulated door.
Many manufacturers use R-values to show the energy efficiency of their product. This number is calculated based on the thickness of the insulation and its chemical properties. Therefore, most of the published R-value numbers, reflect only the R-value of a section, not of the installed door. A door's insulating capabilities can be greatly affected by the door's construction.  For that reason, Amarr's insulated doors are built to maximize energy efficiency. Our thermal break, door section construction and insulation help keep your garage as comfortable as possible.
Effective January 1, 2009, the Door and Access System Manufacturers Association (DASMA), which represents over 90% of the door and access systems manufacturers in the US and Canada, put into effect a voluntary standard for manufacturers to list R-values in accordance with DASMA Technical Data Sheet (TDS) #163.
Read more about DASMA TDS-163
When comparing R-values among garage door manufacturers, be sure to look for statements that mention DASMA TDS-163.
Calculated R-values for Amarr door sections are in accordance with DASMA TDS-163 and based on actual independent testing per ASTM 518. (1)


(1)http://www.amarr.com/residential/before_you_buy/energy_efficiency

Do you need a garage door repair?

 How to determine if you need a service call.


• General Problems: We handle all types of garage door problems. Broken garage door springs, broken garage door cables, garage door roller replacements, garage door hinges, garage door replacement sections, garage door safety systems, garage door remote controls and replacement garage door openers. We install LiftMaster, and Chamberlain. Our service techs are trained to handle all of your garage door needs.
  • Broken Springs: If your door will not raise or lower, one of the most common causes are your garage door springs.  These springs are under extreme tension and can cause severe injury if not handled correctly, so call a professional to repair your garage door spring system. We stock all common door springs and can order custom springs if needed.

Belanger Garage Door is a full service garage door company offering repairs and new door installations for residential and commercial customers. We pride our company on quality repairs and installations at affordable pricing. We offer most same day service and 24 hour emergency calls. We don't use sub-contractor work here. When you schedule an appointment, you will either get the owner himself or  his highly trained son. Contact us today. We look forward to serving you.


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Belanger Overhead Garage Door Repair Services

Belanger Overhead Garage Door Repair Services

Belanger Overhead Garage Door Repair Services is a local, family-owned and operated servicing company that serves York County Maine since 1975. By choosing us at Belanger Ovehead Garage Door Repair Services, you are choosing the best garage door repair company in York County.
You will find that our Belanger Overhead Garage Door Repair Services technicians are well-educated and qualified to fix any garage door related issue you may have. Many of our clients are returning customers who ask for routine maintenance or installation of new garage door systems in their homes.
Belanger Overhead Garage Door Repair Services is proud to provide the best customer service to you while we are installing or repairing your garage door. We offer free estimates for repairing your garage doissue or replacing your door or opener .
Call us at 207-286-9991 or email us at doors4u@maine.rr.com to schedule your free estimate.

For your convenience, Belanger accepts Visa and Mastercard. Area served: Southern Maine: Biddeford, Hollis, Old Orchard, Saco, Scarborough, Sanford, York, Wells, Ogunquit, Portland and surrounding areas.  We also serve Gray, New Gloucester, Bath Brunswick and many other Coastal Maine towns   

Three generations strong

Belanger & Sons Overhead Garage Door Co llc. 207-286-9991  Serving All of  York & Cumberland Counties. SALES, SERVICE & REPAIR OF ALL MAKES AND MODELS.   WE OFFER A DIVERSE LINE-UP OF PRODUCTS From several manufactures.  Including Amarr, Haas and Carriage House Door to name a few.

 

Belanger & Sons Garage Door Co., a locally owned and operated family business, has been offering sales, service and installation of quality overhead garage doors and radio-controlled garage door openers since 1975.

 

In January 2004, John Belanger, the founder, retired. Moe and Tammy Belanger, John’s oldest son and daughter-in-law, took over the day-to-day operations and moved the business to its current location at 320 Guinea Road in Biddeford, ME. Moe and Tammy’s  youngest son Devin, is now in his 7th year as an installer. Vast knowledge and experience from three generations allow excellent service and expertise that sets Belanger & Sons apart from the others.

 

Belanger & Sons have access to most doors in the industry. Their primary supplier, Amarr Garage Door Co. provides Belanger the ability to offer steel, wood and wood composite products to meet any look or budget. For your residential and commercial needs, from un-insulated to high R-value insulation, Moe and Tammy can meet your demand. Have a custom design in mind? Maybe the popular carriage house style? Ask Belangers Overhead garage door company. From attached to detached residential garages, from pole barns to mini storage, from fire department to warehouse doors, come to Belanger & Sons.

 

As for safety, place your trust in Belanger & Sons. Installing and maintaining the largest moving part of your home or business should be left to the experts. Belanger uses state of the art hardware to reduce the risk of serious injury. For your first time installations (new construction) to your replacement applications (updating) or your service work, you can count on the experts at Belanger & Sons.

 

Need an overhead garage door, automatic garage door opener or door service? Contact the experts at Belanger & Sons.  (207) 286-9991. Fax at (207) 283-2895. While exploring the internet, be sure to stop by and visit www.belangergaragedoor.com and leave a message at doors4u@maine.rr.com. For your convenience, Belanger accepts Visa and Mastercard. Area served: Southern Maine: Biddeford, Hollis, Old Orchard, Saco, Scarborough, Sanford, York, Wells, Ogunquit, Portland and surrounding areas.  We also serve Gray, New Gloucester, Bath Brunswick and many other Coastal Maine towns 

Not just your ordinary light bulb

Replacing the bulb in your garage door opener.....

Regular everyday light bulbs will often burn out quickly in automatic garage door openers .
Garage door openers produce a lot of vibration, which can kill incandescent bulbs prematurely. To fix the problem, tighten all the bolts on your unit and make sure it’s solidly mounted to the ceiling. Then, install a “rough service” bulb (available at hardware stores and home centers). These bulbs have heavy-duty filaments with extra support wires to keep them from breaking. The average opener light is on only about four minutes on average a day, so energy efficiency does not really come into play.

How much does it cost?

Is it time to replace your old garage door? You want to know how much does it cost? Well you can spend $500  or you can spend $5000 for one 9’ x 7’ garage door installed. First you need to determine the size of  your doors (WxH). Decide on your budget and shop around. Since this is the first time you have really thought about you door, I mean really thought about it...Do you know what you like? Drive around your neighborhood. Look at doors while you are going places. Get a "feel" for the style that grabs your eye.  Look online for  style, construction & accessories. Visit a showroom to see samples. Most garage door companies provide free estimates and have software to create  virtual photos of your garage with the new doors. Be sure the door company visits your  home before ordering.

Service after the sale.

Service after the sale. If we can't service it, we won't sell it. Rely on Belanger Overhead garage door. Serving Maine since 1975

Garage Door Safety

FOR GARAGE DOORS

Replace Old Springs. Your garage door’s springs are arguably the most important and most dangerous part of your door. Springs wear out. When they break, injury can result. If you have an older garage door, have your springs inspected by a professional technician and replaced if needed. If your door has two springs, replace both, even if one is not broken. This will not only prevent any damage caused by the breaking of the second spring, but also keep your door working efficiently. Check Your Cables. Visually inspect the cables that attach the spring system to the bottom brackets on both sides of the door. If these cables are frayed or worn, they are in danger of breaking, which can cause injury. Due to the dangers associated with high spring tension, these cables should be replaced only by a trained technician. Squeaky Springs? Springs can squeak and be noisy. This is caused by normal use and does not necessarily indicate a problem. Before calling a professional service technician, use a spray-on lubricant (recommended especially for garage doors). If the noise persists, call a professional garage door installer for service. A Do-It-Yourselfer, Eh? Installing a garage door can be very dangerous and is not recommended for a novice. DASMA recommends that trained door systems technicians install garage doors. If you attempt the installation by yourself, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions carefully. Safety Cables. If your garage door has extension springs, you need a safety cable that runs through the spring and secures to the wall or ceiling at each end. When your garage door is down, extension springs are under high tension. If the spring breaks, it may cause injury. A safety cable can keep that broken spring contained. If you have extension springs but do not have a safety cable, call your local dealer for a safety inspection. Struggling Door? If your door does not go up and down smoothly, you may have an unsafe condition. Even older door systems should operate smoothly. If the awkward operation continues when the door is manually operated, you may have a spring system that is out of balance. This can cause premature wear and tear on other important door components. Spring systems are dangerous and should be repaired only by trained professionals. Watch Your Fingers! Every year, many unsuspecting homeowners injure their fingers by placing them between the door sections to pull down on the door. According to DASMA Standard 116, if your door lacks pinch-resistant joints, you should have lift handles or suitable gripping points on the inside and outside of the door. Even if your door has an opener, the door must occasionally be operated manually. Never place your fingers between the door sections. If you manually open or close the door, use the handles or the safe gripping points! Tamper Resistant Brackets. Since the bottom brackets on a garage door are connected to the door’s springs, these brackets are under extreme tension. They should be adjusted or loosened only by a trained door systems technician. Many manufacturers now include tamper resistant hardware that prevents loosening of the brackets by a novice. Use the Old Track? When buying a replacement garage door, some homeowners are tempted to save a few dollars by putting the new door on the old track. However, your old track may not fit with your new door, depending on the thickness of your sections, the weight of the door, the headroom required, the location of the garage door opener, and other considerations. The track and sections work together as a system. For maximum performance and long life, you should use the track that is designed for your specific door. Regular Service. Your garage door is probably the largest moving part in your home and is typically used every day. Over time, parts can wear out and break, creating potential safety problems. Although you should provide monthly safety checks and general maintenance  to your garage door system, a semi- annual visit from a trained door systems technician can keep your door operating safely and smoothly for a long time. Man the Manual. Keep the owner's manuals for your door and opener hanging near the door for easy reference. Every model of door and opener has specific safety instructions unique to that model. Where is your manual?   Reference from:http://www.dasma.com/safetygdoors.asp

The electric opener

The electric overhead garage door opener was invented by C.G. Johnson in 1926 in Hartford City, Indiana. Electric Garage Door openers did not become popular until Era Meter Company of Chicago offered one after World War II where the overhead garage door could be opened via a key pad located on a post at the end of the driveway or a switch inside the garage.
Contrary to popular belief, the electric opener does not provide the actual lifting power to open and close a heavy garage door. Instead, most of the actual lifting power comes from the counterbalance springs attached to the door. These springs are under tension to lift the garage door via steel counterbalance cables. The electric opener only controls how far the door opens and closes, as well as the force the garage door exerts. In most cases, the garage door opener also holds the door closed in place of a lock.

Information compliments of Wikipedia

Belanger Overhead Door Company
Belanger Overhead Door Company has been in the business of selling, installing & repairing garage doors since 1975. We are family owned and operated...3 Generations strong.  Our technicians serve the Southern Maine area on a daily basis.

Get service & expertise you can count on

• With a certified Amarr & Haas expert, you are assured that the work is completed by a professional
• Trust a company that cares about your satisfaction
• We guarantee our work on all residential garage doors
• Talk to a knowledgeable advisor who will help you make the best choice
• 24 hour emergency service
• We are a recommended Liftmaster Dealer 
• We offer lifetime warranties on springs and Hardware (ask for details)

We sell Amarr & Haas and fix the rest

• To ensure immediate & onsite repair, our trucks have a wide variety of parts
• Get a free at-home quotation on a new garage door
• Enjoy a professional installation completed in the same day
  
  

Why we recommend Amarr & Haas Garage Doors
With Amarr & Haas garage door, you'll get:

• One of the most energy-efficient door on the market, designed with a combination of thermal breaks to help you save on heating costs;
• the strongest and most durable door, assuring you of many years of worry-free, reliable operation;
• an attractive limited lifetime warranty.
• The opportunity to extend your parts warranty to lifetime

Garage Door F A Q's

Here are some frequently asked questions regarding garage doors.  This is information from Amarr's website.  Amarr is one of our primary suppliers.

Before You Buy

Q. When to replace a garage door with a new one?

A. If your garage door does not operate, the door is a potential hazard. Do not try to fix on your own, instead contact a professionally trained garage door dealer. Another reason to replace a garage door is to enhance your home’s curb appeal. According to the 2010 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, garage door replacement is the #2 remodeling project in regards to return on investment. The report states that replacing your garage door will return 84% of the cost at the time of home sale. Lastly, your current garage door may be fading, sagging and just in need of a replacement. If you have a wood garage door that needs re-painting, replacing it with a new pre-painted steel garage door may be a better value. Painting a garage door adds significant weight to a door which may affect the spring and the performance of the garage door and opener.

Q. What is the best garage door for me?

A. Each homeowner has unique needs for a new garage door based on the desired styling, the level of care & maintenance required, the energy efficiency and the location of the garage in one’s home. Steps to determine which garage door best suits you are:

1. Determine the material that best suits the care & maintenance that you desire. Garage doors can be made from steel, wood composite, wood and aluminum.
2. Choose the door design that best complements your home, including window, color and decorative hardware options.
3. Determine the level of energy efficiency and noise reduction that best suits your needs depending on if you have a room above or adjacent to your garage or have children that play in front of the garage. Most doors are available with insulation or no insulation options.

Q. What is a carriage house door?

A. A Carriage House door is a type of garage door that replicates the look of doors found on carriage houses in the early 19th and 20th Century. Belangers sels a variety of striking carriage house designs made from three different materials, steel, wood and wood composite. These  garage doors look like they swing open, but they actually move up and over your car.
Belangers offers stamped-steel carriage house doors in the Classica Collection and Oak Summit Collection and the that eliminate a homeowner's concern of misaligned trim overlays.  Lastly, Belangers  offers beautiful, natural wood carriage house doors under the Bob Timberlake™, Biltmore Estate For Your Home®, and Amarr By Design Collections.

Q. My garage has very little space (headroom) above the door. What is the minimum headroom required to operate a sectional door?

A. Standard headroom applications require 12" to 18" of space between the bottom of the opening header and the unobstructed ceiling.  A variety of special track options is available and makes it possible for many unusual garages to be fitted with doors. By using low-headroom track, it is possible to install a door with a garage door opener in an area that has as little as 9-1/2" of headroom.
Other special track applications include:
1) Vertical lift track, for use in situations where the ceiling is extremely high and the garage door has room to lift straight up.
2) Follow-the-roofline track, which is used when the ceiling of the garage is pitched at the angle of the roof, making it desirable for the door to follow the same angle, thus providing additional overhead room.
3) Hi-lift track, which is used when the ceiling is unusually high, but the door must still retract to a horizontal position.

Q. What type of spring is better...extension or torsion?

A. The two types of springs used on garage doors today are extension and torsion springs. Extension springs are attached on either side of the door and stretch along the horizontal track when the door is closed. Torsion springs are typically located just above the top section of the door and are mounted to the header. They are wound springs and do not expand or contract when the door is moved. Torsion springs are a better choice because they balance the weight of the door better than extension springs for smoother operation and safety. Watch the Amarr spring video to learn more.

Spring Tune-up Special

Garage Door Tune Up

Garage doors, just like cars, need to be maintained annually. Lack of maintenance causes premature product failure and is the single leading cause of garage door accidents.Semi- Annual maintenance should only be performed by a trained professional. Garage door springs and related hardware are under extreme tension and could cause severe injury or death if mishandled. Do Not Attempt to repair or adjust the springs, fasteners, hardware or wood board to which they are attached.

Let the professionals at Belangers Garage Door perform your semi-annual maintenance (garage door tune up) for you today. This service includes an operational inspection of your door and opener as well as lubrication and adjustments as needed. Most importantly, we'll perform a safety reversal test to make sure your garage door opening system complies with federal safety guidelines and conforms with the UL325 standard.

Belangers Garage Door has been serving the Southern Maine area since 1975.   Mention this ad to receive $15.00 off your service call