Gate Operator Troubleshooting – Article by Tim Nordstrom

Installing a gate operator system is just the beginning. Maintaining and troubleshooting the system are equally important. Everyone is happy when the installation is complete and working properly, but what happens when the system fails? End users expect gate problems to be solved immediately. If you use proper equipment and correct installation techniques, you will be able to identify and solve most problems quickly and efficiently. A digital multi-meter is a tool every service truck must have when troubleshooting ...

LOCMATIC – The Automated Lock for Automated Garage Doors

Specifications Input Voltage: 24 VDC Wire Length: 30 feet Wire Type: 2-Conductor Travel Rate-Main: 5.5 in./sec. approx Lock Dimensions: 9 x 2 x 2 Security Configuration: Fail-safe Warranty: 2 years The Need Law enforcement, security and insurance professionals constantly remind us that a closed door is more secure than an open door and a locked door is more secure than an unlocked door. Although the garage door opener (GDO) provides the security benefit of automatically closing a garage door...

Garage Door

How much thought do you give every day to your garage door? If you're like most, you probably never think about it unless it's stuck or otherwise needs repair and maintenance. However, a responsible homeowner knows that every part of the home should be considered on a regular basis for the home's condition and for safety reasons as well.Today, when you think about a new garage door you may need to think about safety measures as well as the look and function of this part of the home. This is a favorite point of entry for...

Garage Door Installation

At AAA Remotes, you will find everything you need that is related to opening garage doors and gates. They offer a vast number of products in their warehouse and many are not even listed. You can also get the help you need for garage door installation at their site at www.AAARemotes.com. Sometimes the hardest part about any type of installation is knowing the language used in order to follow the directions. The Garage Door Glossary of Terms is a great place to start with your garage door installation. It offers an alphabetic listing of all the terms commonly used for...

Garage Door Keypad

When you're ready to upgrade the security of your home, you may want to consider a garage door keypad. This will mean keeping this point of entry of your home as secure as possible while still allowing access to anyone that does need entry, such as your family but also workers in the home.The right garage door keypad can mean less chance of someone being able to program a universal remote or other such device to work on your home. Many of them also come with emergency alarm systems so you can hit a "panic button" if...

Garage Door Keypads

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The Garage Door: A Fundamental Part of the Blueprint of a Home

By Earl Rivard If you fancy taking full advantage of the worth of your home, you'll find garage doors are an easy and affordable method to increase your homes curb appeal. A good garage door will distinguish it from the rest of the neighborhood. The most common types and those offering the widest variety of designs are sectional garage doors. They open and shut vertically, allowing cars to park very close to the door without keeping it from opening. If you want a maintenance-free, durable, warp-free garage door, you need steel....

Garage Doors In Modern Times

Earl Rivard Garage is the shelter for your car. That is its main function. Hence, most people then think about their garage doors as strictly functional. They protect the contents of the garage. Now, more and more people care about how they look. The garage doors have to look good and welcoming. Garage doors after all make a huge personal statement about one's taste and style. The garage is considered the threshold of a home. First thing that we come faced up with when we enter a house is usually the...

Making Your Life Easier: Garage Door Opener Accessories

Technology is an evolving trend that affects all of our lives.  These advances have made it possible to integrate technology into your home.  Who would have thought that you could have automated solutions to help you park your car, have secondary power source for your garage door operator, automatically close your garage door and even notify you when you garage door is open.  With all the technology, these different accessories require almost no tools.  There are a few products currently available in the market.  From the Chamberlain Group there is the 975LM...

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