How do you know when it’s time to replace the rubber seal on your Garage Door and what kind do you need?

A common Garage Door Service call we receive is often about the rubber seal.  Over time the rubber seal on your garage door will start to show signs of wear and tear.  Changes in the weather as well as harsh rains can cause this.  Rubber often cracks from age and severe heat and sometimes pesky critters chew at the seal causing it to be replaced.

When you notice a large amount of sunlight shining in from the bottom of your Garage Door this may be an indicator that it is time to replace the seal.  You’d never want a large gap between the seal and concrete as snakes and bugs can start to make their way in.  This will also cause cold air to pour in during the winter months and hot air to pour in during the summer month, keeping a proper seal will prevent this from happening.

When you call in and say “I would like to buy a replacement bottom rubber for my garage door,” the first thing we ask is for the make and model of your garage door.  There is usually a sticker on your door that states the Manufacturer with Model number.  If not, then if you are able to cut off a piece and bring it in, we can match it up for you.  There are many different kinds of rubber out in the field of Garage doors today.

 We try to help our customers as much as possible with any questions they have over the phone. If more Garage Door service or Repair is needed then we can schedule a technician to come out to your home as soon as possible.

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D & D Garage Doors has been awarded the highly desirable 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on only about 5 percent of all the businesses rated on the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service and health providers.

“Only a fraction of the businesses rated on Angie’s List can claim the sterling service record of being a Super Service Award winner because we set a high bar,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “The fact that our customers value us enough to rate and recommend us through Angie’s List is a great honor and we are thankful,” said Denver Miller, co-owner D & D Garage Doors.
Angie’s List Super Service Award winners like D & D Garage Doors have met strict eligibility requirements including earning a minimum number of reports, an exemplary rating from their clients and abiding by Angie’s List operational guidelines. Ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List. Members can find the 2012 Super Service Award logo next to D & D Garage Doors and other business names in search results on AngiesList.com.

Angie’s List collects consumer reviews on local contractors and doctors in more than 500 service categories including water main and sewer contractors. Currently, more than 2 million consumers across the U.S. rely on Angie’s List to help them make the best hiring decisions. Members get unlimited access to local ratings via Internet or phone, exclusive discounts, the Angie’s List magazine and help from the Angie’s List complaint resolution service. Taking all of the above factors in mind it is with great pride that D & D Garage Doors accepts this award – it is a testament to company-wide dedication to complete customer satisfaction.

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D & D Garage Doors services the Daytona area as well as the State of Florida Coast to Coast. Dallas & Denver Miller owners of D & D Garage Doors, have been involved in all areas of construction since 1991. Their coverage area today starts at their corporate headquarters in Sarasota, south through Collier County, northeast to Lake Okeechobee, east to Port St Lucie and Palm Bay, north to Jacksonville, back west to Orlando, west to Lake City and Ocala, then south to Tampa and St Pete.  They currently install from 10 locations across the state, coast to coast

HELP!  I cannot get my car out of the Garage…

This quick blog explains common reasons your Garage Door may not open or close.

Often times a homeowner will call us with an “emergency” Garage Door problem…their door will not open or close.  Rather than just setting you up with a service call we try to help you and offer solutions. Sometimes it could be as simple as just needing to adjust the safety beams a little and then the garage door will operate again.  It could also be something as small as dirt or built-up dust on the safety beams that restricts them from functioning properly. This is a common culprit because we all know how much we clean the corners of our garage! We also remind homeowners to check the safety beams on their own once in a while.  If you have kids coming in and out on bikes and taking the garbage can out they can and will bump them, so just being aware will save you the worry of assuming the problem is much worse.

Another common call is “We have NO Power to the Opener.” First step would be to check the GFI button.  If the GFI has been tripped, you should be able to simply reset it by pressing the “red” button.  It will be on one of the plugs in your garage. This is something that happens often and may be caused by a power surge or outage.

Understand that your Garage Door needs yearly attention, especially if you use it daily (in most cases more than once a day). Most of us hardly use the front door so our Garage Door is getting a lot of wear and tear to it.  Lubing and a once-a-year check up will make your Garage Door work better and last a whole lot longer.

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Please note: **Our Lake City location will have a drop off box at First Presbyterian Church of Lake City located at 697 Southwest Baya Drive, Lake City, FL 32025.

In addition, D & D Garage Doors is donating $1 to local organizations across the state, for every new fan who joins the page and writes “JACKSONVILLE is FEEDING THE HUNGRY.” or “DAYTONA is FEEDING THE HUNGRY”   Get it?  “Your city is FEEDING THE HUNGRY”

The organization we have partnered with in each community, who prepares Thanksgiving Dunner for the less fortunate will receive a donation on November 16th based on the number of new fans who post “Their city is FEEDING THE HUNGRY.”  Local Organizations Food and Donations are going to benefit:

Daytona: Salvation Army 1555 Lpga Boulevard, Daytona Beach - (386) 236-2020

Fort Myers: Salvation Army,  Red Shield Lodge which is open 24/7,  2400 Edison Ave, Fort Myers 33901

Jacksonville: Salvation Army 900 W Adams St, Jacksonville, FL 32204 (904) 356-8641

Lake City: First Presbyterian Church, 697 Southwest Baya Drive, Lake City, FL

North Port/Port Charlotte: Edgewater United Methodist Church, 19190 Cochran Boulevard, Port Charlotte, FL

Orlando: Salvation Army 416 W Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32835, 407-423-8581 ex 203

Port St. Lucie: The Big Heart Brigade of the Treasure Coast

Sarasota: The Salvation Army, 1400 10th St, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 364-8845

Tampa: Salvation Army 1603 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602, 813-226-0055, ext. 260

Venice:  The Salvation Army, 1051 Albee Farm Road Venice, FL 34285

If you have any questions at all please call 1-888-371-7242 and ask to be directed to our Community Relations Manager. *Participants may email info@danddgaragedoors in lieu of “liking” or “posting” on FB.

Have you recently had service work done in your home and given your Garage keypad code to the service technician?  Or maybe your ex-boyfriend had your extra Garage Door opener remote and you are no longer granting him access into your home.  We also suggest that new homeowner’s change their Garage Opener key pad codes as well as reprogram their remotes once they are moved in.   When it comes to protecting your home and your family, one can never be too safe.   We offer Liftmaster and Genie Garage Door Openers and here are simple instructions to reprogram your keypad and your remotes.

LIFTMASTER:

(1980 – Present)

HOW TO CLEAR YOUR MEMORY

o   PRESS & HOLD the learn button on the back of the motor until the LED light goes out. All memory has now been erased from the operator.

RE-PROGRAM REMOTE:

o   PRESS & RELEASE the same learn button.

o   Now PRESS & RELEASE the button you would normally press to open the door – you will hear the motor click and the light will flash.  PRESS & RELEASE the button on the remote a second time and the door will operate.

o   Voila!  You have just reset your remote

RE-PROGRAM YOUR KEYPAD:

o   Now PRESS & RELEASE the learn button again. Then enter your four digit code the keypad, then PRESS & HOLD the enter button, the operator will click and the lights flash, PRESS & RELEASE the enter button a second time and the door will operate.

o   Voila!  You have just reset your keypad.

http://liftmaster.com/consumerweb/service/manuals

GENIE:

(Intellicode)

HOW TO CLEAR YOUR MEMORY

o   PRESS & HOLD the learn button on the motor until the LED light goes out. All memory has now been erased from the operator.

RE-PROGRAM YOUR REMOTE

o   PRESS & RELEASE the learn button, the LED light will blink at a rate of two times per second. Push and release the button on the remote the LED light should stop blinking and remain solid. Push the remote button a second time and the LED light will go out.   Push the remote button a third time and the door will operate.  The remote is now programmed.

RE-PROGRAM YOUR KEYPAD

o   Open keypad cover fully

o   Press 3-5-7.

o   Press PROG. Indicator will blink once per second.

o   Enter PIN # (up to 8 digits).

o   Press PROG. Indicator will blink twice per second.

o   Locate the Learn Code button on your Intellicode/CodeDodger garage door opener. Depending on model, the learn code button will be located under the light cover or on the rear panel.

o   PRESS & RELEASE the learn code button. Learn code LED will flash.

o   Enter PIN number on keypad.

o   PRESS & RELEASE the UP & DOWN ARROW button 3 times, or until the door begins to operate. You will now be able to use your wireless keypad normally.

o   Note: Any keypad button will control the door for 30 seconds after the door starts moving.

Other Genie models may require different methods. Always check your owner’s manual for your particular model. This covers most of the “Intellicode” models. The new DC motors will be different.  Most owners’ manuals can be downloaded at no cost at:

http://www.geniecompany.com/GenieCompany.aspx?cid=322

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Set of Photo Eyes aligned

Pictured here are what your photo eyes may look like.  A solid light indicates your Garage Door Opener is working properly and your Garage Door will open and close.  A blinking light indicates there is a problem and your Garage Door Opener will not function correctly.  In this case you should refer to the above or call a professional like D & D Garage Doors (if in the state of Florida).

Photo eyes up close

Photo Eyes for Liftmaster and Genie Operators