By admin Broken Springs • Garage Door Repairs • Torsion Springs • • • • • 0 Comments

One Torsion Spring or Two?

There is nothing more frustrating than jumping in your car to leave or coming home after a long day at work and discovering your garage door will not open. Many times, when this happens, your torsion spring has broken. Your garage door will be extremely heavy and will not open easily. This is when you want to call a local garage door company, like Baldwin Garage Doors and Gates, that you can trust to get the repair done not only quickly but right.

We recommend having 2 torsion springs installed but, is it really worth the extra money? We think so! Your garage door will operate just fine with only 1 spring in place. The second spring acts as a kind of insurance policy. When one breaks, the other spring will ensure that your garage door will still open and close, making it possible for you to get your car in or out of your garage. You will not be stuck, giving you a more flexible timeframe to have the broken one replaced.

If you are in need of a spring replacement, give us a call at (515) 650-7833 and we will have your garage door working smoothly and properly again. We offer same day, evening and weekend appointments that fit your needs, as well as 24/7 Emergency Service.

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7 Signs That It’s Time To Replace Your Garage Door Weather Seal

All garage doors come with bottom weather seal at the time of installation, but like all things, over time, the seal starts to break down and no longer does the job it was designed to do.

Here are the 7 signs to look for when determining when it is time to replace your weather seal:

  1. Your garage feels colder than usual
  2. You notice visible distortions in the seal, such as color change or cracks
  3. The seal no longer bounces back and there is a gap between the garage door and the floor
  4. Pieces of weather seal break off when touched
  5. Water is entering your closed garage door
  6. Leaves and debris are entering your closed garage door
  7. You notice a gap at the bottom corners of your seal

If you are seeing any of these signs, give us a call today at (515) 650-7833 to schedule a free estimate or appointment to replace your weather seal.

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Thank You, Veterans! Our True American Heros.

We are the Land of the Free, Because of the Brave! Thank you to all the brave men and women who served our great country! We are so grateful your service, courage and sacrifice! To show our appreciation, we offer a Hero Discount YEAR-ROUND for all Veterans and Active-Duty Military.

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Let Your LiftMaster Garage Door Motor Work For You This Holiday Season!

Tis the season for online shopping! More and more people are shopping online with Amazon for their holiday gifts than ever before. And there is good reason for it. It is so convenient and easy to do! The only problem is that the delivered packages are not always getting into the right hands. Some packages are stolen creating a nightmare for the homeowner. Hours spent online or on the phone trying to get a refund that is not guaranteed. It is extremely time consuming and frustrating!

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Commercial Garage Door Repair

Is your commercial garage door constantly getting stuck or jammed? Does it fail to open or close completely? Has it been damaged as the result of an accident, or has it simply begun to show signs of wear and tear? Whether the issues with your garage door are aesthetic or functional in nature, our team in the Des Moines Metro, IA is on hand to help. We offer quality commercial garage door repair services, and our goal is to get your garage door fixed so that it serves you well for the long haul.

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Fall Has Arrived In Central Iowa!

Although it does not feel like it, Fall has arrived in Central Iowa. Halloween is behind us, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Now is the time to make sure your garage door and garage door motor are working properly before the cold sets in, and your house is full of guests for the holidays. The last thing you want to deal with when temperatures dip below zero and you are busy entertaining is a garage door that will not open or is not working like is should. Give us a call today to schedule your annual maintenance appointment. We will inspect and adjust your entire door, motor, safety features and all moving parts as well as tightened all screws, nuts, and bolts to make sure everything is in working order and ready for the cold winter ahead!