Garage Door Repair Atlanta

Metro Garage Door Inc.

770-281-4480

7464 Bankhead Highway, Douglasville, GA 30134

June is Garage Door Safety Month

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Here are some monthly maintenance tips and safety videos from CHI Overhead Doors.  We want you to be safe at all times when operating your garage door.  June is the focus month to remind customers about the safety tips and maintenance tasks.

  1. Avoid a moving garage door and always keep hands & fingers clear of the moving parts.
  2. Do not let children play with garage doors, transmitters, or motor remotes.
  3. Only operate the garage door when you can see it.

Inspect Garage Door Hardware

  • A quick inspection of your garage door can help unexpected repair costs.  The door should open and close smoothly, with no sounds of grinding or scraping.

Test Garage Door Balance

  • Testing the balance of your garage door can help prevent excessive wear.  It should lift smoothly without any resistance or bouncing.

Contact Douglasville’s CHI Dealer – Metro Garage Doors

If you don’t feel comfortable with these tests or you suspect any trouble with your garage doors, please make sure to contact us for a maintenance appointment today!

Broken Garage Door: Could It Be Your Sensors?

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Douglasville Garage Doors

Are you having problems with your garage door? It could be dirty or misaligned sensors.

Garage door sensors are an important safety feature. They make sure the garage door will not crush an object (or person!) in the path of the door when it closes. One sensor sends a beam of light, and the other sensor detects it.  If something is in the way of the door, it blocks the beam of light and the sensor prevents the garage door from closing.

Sensor Issues

If you are experiencing any of the following, it could be an issue with your sensors:

  • Door will not open or close at all.
  • Door closes part of the way, then reverses direction and opens again.
  • Door closes part of the way and stops.
  • Lights on your garage door opener flash and the door does not close.

Common causes of sensor problems include:

  • Dirty lenses
  • Misaligned sensors
  • Wiring or power issues

You can perform some simple troubleshooting on your sensors yourself.  If you suspect the sensors are the problem, try these tips:

  • Carefully clean the sensor lenses with a soft cloth.
  • Look for small LED lights on the sides of your sensors. Most units have green lights that illuminate steadily when the sensors are properly aligned.  If the light is flashing, this usually means your sensors are out of alignment.
  • If your sensor is out of alignment, try gently adjusting the sensor and moving it back to the correct location. (On most units, you’ll know you’re successful if the green light stops flashing and glows steadily.)
  • Visually inspect the wiring for any loose connections. If you see disconnected or frayed wires, or the lights on your sensor don’t illuminate at all, call us for help.
Contact Metro Garage Doors

If your garage door is not working properly, contact us today. We can get your garage door up and running again quickly.

Important Reasons to Schedule Annual Fall Maintenance for Your Gas Fireplace

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Winter is on the horizon–that means curling up in front of the fireplace on a chilly evening. A roaring fire adds beauty and charm to your home during the winter season, and it’s important to make sure you are properly prepared before enjoying those winter fires. Many people believe that gas fireplaces are far more convenient than the traditional wood-burning options–they create far less mess, which means less maintenance, right? Not exactly. Even though they create a less noticeable mess, it is still incredibly important to have your gas fireplace maintained annually every fall. There are many factors that could create a dangerous situation for you and your family if not caught in a timely manner. Take a look at some of the potential risks of not having your gas fireplace properly maintained:

1. Blockages. Dust, dirt, insects, rodent nests, deteriorating ceramic logs–all of these can cause major clogs. Don’t be fooled into thinking that your chimney doesn’t need inspecting because there is no creosote buildup from a gas fireplace. These other clogs can cause your fireplace to burn inefficiently and put you at risk for dangerous ventilation problems that can result in exposure to carbon monoxide. 

2. Moisture. Moisture can enter the chimney system through cracks, and this can cause serious damage to the flue. Flue tiles can become warped and break off, falling into the hearth. This indicates the need to repair or replace the flue lining. 

3. Malfunctions. There is a whole host of equipment in your gas fireplace that needs to be functioning properly in order for the entire system to work safely and efficiently. Wire connections get loose, gaskets erode, and thermopile and thermocouple wear down and get dirty. Leaks can cause carbon monoxide poisoning, fires, and explosions. 

Metro Garage Door – Contact us for your Fireplacement Maintenance in Douglasville, GA

A gas fireplace is a beautiful addition to your home, and it certainly does burn cleaner than a wood-burning option. However, it is imperative to remember to schedule annual fall maintenance for your gas fireplace every year. This will ensure that your family is safe and your fireplace is working efficiently throughout the winter. Please feel free to contact us to learn more about keeping your gas fireplace in ideal working order. 

Broken Garage Door Springs

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Broken Garage Door Springs

When it comes to garage doors, safety and functionality are equally important but unfortunately, garage
door springs begin to wear out with time and may eventually fail making the garage door to collapse. A broken garage door possess a lot of risk to the entire family. This is because, more often than not, the garage door springs break when opening or closing which makes it to fall unexpectedly. The risk of it falling on a person is high and should certainly be avoided.

Garage doors break due to several seasons which include: extreme cold or heat that stress the door springs to a point of breaking or due to the normal wear of the springs. Whatever the reasons a broken garage doors are inoperable; they cannot open or close and you should stay clear as many injuries can occur if you attempted to open it and call a garage door profession to assess the situation.

You do not have to wait until the garage door is fully broken to call a professional, if your garage door is old or if it is showing any signs of breaking like being very heavy when lifting by hand, you should contact a professional contractor to come and inspect the door springs and determine if they need replacement.

There are many benefits of hiring a professional contractor to repair your garage door which include:

They use the right equipment to get the job done and they offer a wide variety of services.

Their work is more efficient compared to when you attempt to fix the garage on your own and they are more affordable in the long run.

Professional contractors are also licensed to operate by the local authority.

Contact Metro Garage Door Repair today to make an appointment to have your garage door springs inspected.

Garage Door Noises

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What are garage door noises?

Garage door noises are a big nuisance and the sooner they are dealt with, in order to prevent persistent garage door squeaking it is very crucial and advisable to hire the services of a professional expert.  Professional expert is a well trained and qualified technicians who is experienced and have immense knowledge of all garage door problems and therefore they will help you have a long lasting garage doors solutions to your noisy door.  In Douglasville GA Metro Garage Door Repair is the best that offers high quality exceptional garage door services.

When garage door start making noises do an inspection to identify the source of the noises, in most cases garage door noises are caused by old and worn out garage door component that needs only a replacement to solve the problem. However in some cases tightening the hinges and nuts using a socket wrench get rid of the garage door noises. When tightening the nuts and hinges do not over tighten them because a little space for play.  Clean metallic moving parts using a spray solvent because they might be rusty and corroded, make sure you use a spray solvent that has anti corrosive effects to prevent rust.

Lubricate metallic moving parts using either grease or silicone that is design for outdoor use because it has protection from humidity and changing temperature hence protect the garage door in future. Lubricate tracks,springs, hinges, roller bearings, opening mechanism and chain if your garage door has a chain lubricate them thoroughly. It is recommended to lubricate your garage door parts every after 6 months.

Open and close the garage door severally to enable the lubricant penetrate all parts, closing and opening enables you to establish if there is still a garage door noises if there is still squeaking lubricate it again. Clean the excess lubricant using either old towel or rugs to prevent accumulation of debris in due time.

Contact Metro Garage Door to set up an appointment today!

About Metro

Metro Garage Door, Inc. is a family owned and operated company. We’ve been serving the metro Atlanta area since 1992 in the garage door industry. In May 2012, Metro Garage Doors, Inc. and L&W Insulation and Fireplaces, Inc. (since 1979) joined together to add fireplace and insulation services to the company’s garage door business. Our business consists of three main areas: garage doors, fireplaces, and insulation. We offer services, repairs, replacements and installations for residential and commercial customers.
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    Douglasville, GA 30134