Garage Door Cable Emergency: How Quickly Should You Call a Technician?
When the Benson family in Bellevue, NE, came home one stormy evening and pressed the button on their garage door opener, they immediately sensed something was wrong. The door raised unevenly, creaked loudly, and then jammed halfway. Unsure what had gone wrong, they called us at Fontenelle Garage Door Center Co. Within the hour, our […]
The Benefits of Regular Garage Door Cable Inspections
Why Ignoring Your Garage Door Cables Is a Risky Gamble Earlier this year, we were called to a Bellevue home where the garage door had become dangerously stuck halfway open during a Nebraska snowstorm. Our technician identified the issue within minutes: the garage door cable had frayed to the point of near failure. With the […]
What to Expect During a Garage Door Cable Replacement Appointment
What to Expect During a Garage Door Cable Replacement Appointment It was just past 7:00 AM when a homeowner in Bellevue called in a panic: her garage door had slammed shut without warning and wouldn’t budge. Her car was trapped inside, and she had no idea what had gone wrong. Upon arrival, our technician discovered […]
How to Choose the Right Color and Design for Your New Garage Door
How to Choose the Right Color and Design for Your New Garage Door When David O’Mara, a Bellevue homeowner, decided it was time for a garage door replacement, he didn’t expect such a significant transformation. His 20-year-old wood garage door was warped, the insulation was poor, and his outdated garage door opener was noisy and […]
Damaged Rollers or Tracks? Emergency Garage Door Repair in Nebraska Can Help
Damaged Rollers or Tracks? Emergency Garage Door Repair in Nebraska Can Help Garage doors are vital to your home or business; they provide security, convenience, and curb appeal. But what happens when the door won’t open and your car is stuck inside? A homeowner in Bellevue, Nebraska, recently discovered just how disruptive a simple garage […]
How to Create a Garage Door Maintenance Log (Free Template)
How to Create a Garage Door Maintenance Log (Free Template) A few months ago, a Bellevue homeowner named Tom found himself locked in his garage. The garage door wouldn’t open, and he was late for work. Our technician at Fontenelle Garage Door Center Co. arrived promptly and diagnosed the issue: worn-out torsion springs. Tom admitted […]
Avoid These Common Errors in DIY New Garage Door Installation Projects
Avoid These Common Errors in DIY New Garage Door Installation Projects When a Bellevue homeowner attempted a DIY new garage door installation on their two-car garage, they thought they could finish it over the weekend using a few tools, a Stanley garage door kit, and a how-to video. But by Sunday night, the door panels […]
Debunking Myths About Roll-Up Garage Door Insulation
Debunking Myths About Roll-Up Garage Door Insulation Did you know that up to 35% of a home’s energy loss can happen through non-insulated garage doors? One Bellevue family contacted us mid-winter because their laundry room, right above the garage, was freezing. Their uninsulated roll-up garage door was the main culprit. We upgraded it with high-quality […]
Questions to Ask Your Installer About Insulated Garage Doors in Nebraska
Questions to Ask Your Installer About Insulated Garage Doors in Nebraska The Cold Truth: A Local Story Worth Sharing In the heart of a frigid Nebraska winter, a Bellevue family contacted us with a serious problem. Their garage, which doubled as a workshop and extra storage space, was unbearably cold. They had a traditional steel […]
Annual Maintenance Checklist After Replacing Garage Door in Texas
Annual Maintenance Checklist After Replacing Garage Door in Texas When the Simmons family in nearby Omaha called us in a panic, their garage door was stuck halfway open, sagging on one side. Their torsion spring had snapped, the garage door opener was straining, and several panels were dented from years of hail damage. We replaced […]