Remote Only Works Inside the Garage
Why Your Garage Door Remote Only Works Inside the Garage Table of Contents If your garage door remote only works when you are inside the garage, the problem is usually related to poor signal range. This is a common issue for homeowners who need garage door opener repair in Ottawa, especially when the remote works […]
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Garage Door Won’t Close When the Sun Is Hitting the Sensors? Here’s a Simple DIY Fix Table of Contents If your garage door works normally most of the day but suddenly will not close when the sun is directly in front of it, the issue may be the garage door safety sensors. In some cases, […]
What’s Included with a New Garage Door
What’s Included When You Purchase a New Garage Door? Table of Contents A new garage door is more than just a visual upgrade for your home. It’s a complete mechanical system that improves security, convenience, and curb appeal. When you purchase a new garage door from a professional installer such as Ottawa Garage Doors & […]
What Happens During a Garage Door Service Call?
What Happens During a Garage Door Service Call? When you book a garage door service call, you want to know exactly how the process works. At Ottawa Garage Doors & Openers, we keep things simple, clear, and professional from start to finish. Our goal is to diagnose the problem, explain the repair, provide the price […]
I Backed Into My Garage Door
I Backed Into My Garage Door — What to Do Next (Without Making It Worse) Table of Contents One second you’re backing out like you’ve done a hundred times… the next you’re staring at a crooked garage door panel, a bent track, and an opener that suddenly sounds like it’s struggling for its life. If […]
Sliding Door Grinding Noise
Sliding Door Grinding Noise: What It Means (And What To Do Next) Table of Contents A sliding door should glide quietly. If yours is making a grinding, scraping, or metal-on-metal noise, that’s not normal, and it’s not something to ignore. For homeowners across Ottawa, a grinding noise is often the first warning sign of track […]
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My Neighbour’s Garage Remote Opens My Garage Door – What’s Going On? Table of Contents If your neighbour pressed their garage remote and your garage door opened instead, that’s not just strange; it’s a serious security concern. For many homeowners, the garage is more than a place to park. It often provides direct access into […]
Garage Door Making a Grinding Noise
Garage Door Making a Grinding Noise Here’s What It Usually Means Table of Contents That grinding sound isn’t just “an annoying noise.” Most of the time, it’s your garage door telling you something is rubbing, binding, or wearing out faster than it should. And the longer you keep running it, the more expensive the fix […]
Garage Door That Won’t Open All The Way
How To Fix a Garage Door That Won’t Open All The Way You must agree, few things are more frustrating than pressing your garage door opener and watching the door rise only to stop halfway. A garage door that won’t open all the way can throw off your entire routine, trap your vehicle inside, or […]
Winter Garage Door Maintenance Checklist
Winter Garage Door Maintenance Checklist (Ottawa & Eastern Ontario) Ottawa winters bring freezing temperatures, ice storms, salt, and constant freeze/thaw cycles. That combination is hard on garage door weather seals, rollers, springs, and even your garage door opener. Use this winter maintenance checklist to reduce breakdowns, prevent the door from freezing shut, and keep your […]
