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How to Fix a Garage Door That Came Off the Track (And When to Call a Pro)
A garage door off the track is a different problem than a door that won't open. The springs are still loaded. Here's how to tell whether you can fix it and when to step back.
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How to Fix Garage Door Sensors That Won't Let the Door Close
When your garage door closes a foot, then reverses, the photo sensors are out of alignment, dirty, or wired wrong. Five-minute fix, no service call needed.
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How to Fix a Garage Door That Won't Close (Sensor + Alignment Fixes)
A garage door that won't close has 5 common causes, and 9 times out of 10 it's the safety sensors. Sensor realignment, lens cleaning, track adjustment, and when to call a pro.
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How to Seal Garage Door Gaps on the Sides (Stop Heat, Bugs, and Mice)
Visible daylight along the sides of a closed garage door means the side weatherseal has failed. A $20 vinyl T-channel and an hour of work puts the gap back to zero. Step-by-step install.