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What To Do If Your Garage Doors Suddenly Break

26 September 2017

Gertrude Collins

Did you accidentally run into any damage your garage door or will it suddenly not close? These can be major problems, especially if you have a lot of valuables stored in your garage. Also, this could be a concern if the garage door gets damaged during the winter and the cold air is wreaking havoc on your cars, and cooling down your home more quickly. This is why there are emergency garage door repair services available. This article explains emergency repair processes, what you can expect, and what you can do in the meantime.

Call in the Pros

Of course, the first step is to call in emergency repair man. There are many services that offer 24-hour repairs in certain regions. Of course, if you live somewhere secluded or in a small city, it might be hard to find immediate services.

Prepare the Area While You're Waiting

While you are waiting for the repair man to show up to your property you can do a few simple things. First of all, bring anything valuable, especially if you are worried about it getting stolen, into your home. Then, see if you have any tarps, large drop cloths, or sheets that you can use temporarily drape over your open garage. If only a few panels on your garage are broken, you can just cover these. However, even if the damage appears to be minor, you should not risk any further damage by opening or closing the garage. In fact, it might be a good idea to unplug the motor, just to make sure nobody accidentally hit a button that activate it.

Research Possible Replacement Options

If you have some time before your repairman shows up to your property, you should do some research. That is, you should figure out what product you want to replace your broken garage door with. If you will just need to change the panels, you can easily find replacement panels on the manufacturer's website. If you suspect that the repair will need to be more drastic, and you will need a completely new motor system, you should start researching this is well too. It is a good idea to know the approximate cost of your project, so you can be informed when the repairman arrives. Often, the repairman can offer you a temporary solution well you decide on a permanent one.

If you ever need to call for emergency garage door repair, you can use these tips to be a little more prepared.

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