Homeowner Guides
Straight answers from people who have seen every way a Treasure Valley garage door can fail.
Why Your Garage Door Won't Open in the Cold
A garage door that will not open in the cold is usually one of five things: a snapped spring made brittle by the temperature, the bottom seal frozen to the slab, grease that has thickened in the rollers and hinges, an opener force limit set too low for a stiff door, or a dying opener capacitor that cannot start in the cold.
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Repair or Replace the Garage Door Opener?
Repair a garage door opener when it is under ten years old and one part has failed: a gear kit, a capacitor, a board or the photo eyes, all $180 to $320.
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Do You Need a Permit for a Garage Door in Ada County?
In Boise, Meridian, Eagle and unincorporated Ada County, replacing a garage door in the same opening with a door of the same size generally does not require a building permit.
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The Garage Door Spring Broke. Now What?
If your garage door spring broke, stop pressing the opener, since every press strips the drive gear a little more.
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Is an Insulated Garage Door Worth It in Boise?
An insulated garage door is worth it in Boise if the garage is attached to the house, and it is close to essential if there is a bedroom or bonus room above it.
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