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Extreme Cold and Your Garage Door

Like a lot of us here in Central Iowa, garage doors do not like the extreme, cold weather either. Many problems can arise but not all require a professional to fix! Sometimes, when your garage door will not close after hitting the wall console or remote control, the issue is an easy fix the homeowner can do themselves! Ice and snow can build up on the floor where your garage door sits in the closed position, blocking the safety beams and causing your garage door to not close. If this happens to you, scrape and remove any ice and snow build up from around your garage door. You also want to check and make sure any debris, like leaves or spider webs, are cleared away from your safety beams. Many times, this solves the problem, and your garage door will close with no further assistance needed.

If you are still having trouble closing your garage door, it may be time to call in a professional, like Baldwin Garage Doors and Gates. We offer same day appointments that fit your schedule at no extra charge. Give us a call or text at (515) 650-7833 to schedule an appointment or free estimate. We will have your garage door working smoothly again in no time!

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Halloween Garage Door Decorations!!

It’s Halloween season and a lot of people love to decorate their homes for the occasion! One area that is often overlooked is the garage door. You can turn that blank canvas into a Halloween masterpiece without a lot of effort! Here are some fun ideas that you may want to consider:

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DIY Garage Door Safety Beam Repair

You don’t always have to call a garage door company when your garage door won’t close. It could be a simple fix that you can do yourself. If you push the wall button or your remote control to close your garage door and it starts to close but opens right back up or there is a flashing light on your motor, you could have blocked, misaligned or dirty safety beams.

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Garage Door Spring Cleaning

It’s that time of year again. The clutter has taken over your home during the long, Iowa winter months and it is time to do a deep clean. But don’t just focus on the inside of your home! Garage Doors could use a good cleaning and maintenance as well! Take this time to wipe down dust, grime and handprints from the interior and exterior of your garage. Wood doors might need to be sanded, re-stained or painted.

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