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April 8, 2020

Garage Door Services and COVID-19

The last few weeks, as we all know, have been unusual even for those of us doing garage door services. In just days, lots of things changed, including garage door companies. Just like many businesses in the Austin area, we had to change the way we do things fast. Alliance Overhead Door is open and functioning providing residential and commercial door and opener services. This includes installations, replacement, and repairs. Also, at this time, our company has strict guidelines for keeping our customers and workers safe.

As a long time Austin business and member of the area, we want to make sure our professional garage door services are available to those that need it. At the same time, we are also taking prudent measures. Going in and out of your home quickly and parking your car in a safe space is vital for lots of folks. For those people we know keeping your garage door working and free from issues is essential.

A few steps that our garage door technicians take with each service.

Techs are limited to only the garage. For owners who would like to oversee any work done, we maintain safe distancing practices.
All techs do wear gloves, and any contact with surfaces and objects in your garage is limited.
Techs disinfect all points of the garage that a customer may touch. This includes the wall button, remote keypad, emergency door opener handle, and any other part you may contact after our door or opener repair or installation.

Safe Garage Door Service During the Coronavirus Outbreak

We know many folks that require our garage door services are also older and have existing health conditions or are vulnerable to the coronavirus. To make sure our customers are safe, we have initialed the following practices. Our technicians keep safe distances, maintain sanitary practices, and are very mindful of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Our customers always come first. We are proud to assist those in greater Austin in need of help with their garage door or opener. We monitor CDC guidelines each day and will adapt in case of more changes.

March 9, 2020March 9, 2020

Garage Door Inspection and Tune Up

A garage door inspection and tune-up is one thing every Austin area homeowner needs to take seriously. Having a professional inspect your door and opener and, if required, also make adjustments, improves performance, and extend lifespan. Experts who specialize in mending broken doors, replacing springs, and fixing openers also know how to spot even the smallest issues. Even the slightest issue will affect how your garage door operates.

Garage Door Inspection – A Good Idea

It doesn’t take much for a door to become unsafe to use. Every year over 30,000 people get injured by an automatic garage door with many of the injuries also occurring to small children. One good reason calling a professional to assist with your garage door is a smart idea. Garage doors do lots of work and also handle lots of stress. Combine this with a busy household, and you have a door that opens and closes up 1,500 times a year. As a result of injuries, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission advises inspecting doors once every month to ensure safe and in proper working condition.

Checking Garage Springs

It’s vital to inspect and replace springs because they don’t last forever. A home with a garage that has a broken torsion spring is one repair that should always be done by a specialist. The pressure springs use to operate is enormous and also can cause serious harm. Always use a professional for installing new garage springs. The lifespan of a garage spring is 7-9 years. For garages used as a home entrance, then the life of your springs drops to 4-6 years. It’s common to replace springs a few times during ownership of a home.

Door and Opener Inspection Tune-Ups Greater Austin

Door not opening and closing? If your home has a door or opener that’s not working correctly, call us to help. For over 20 years our team has assisted Central Texas property owners with affordable garage door services. Our Company is 5 Star Rated on Yelp, offering same-day door and opener repairs. Garage door services in the greater Austin TX area by highly skilled technicians.

February 10, 2020

Garage Door Repair Experts Stop Injuries

Garage doors are a vital part of a home. The garage is a safe place to keep your car, work on projects, and use it for storing items. With so much use, keeping your garage door and opener in good condition is a must. With that said, accidents and equipment malfunctions can bring about times where the door no longer opens and closes. At this point, instead of trying to figure out what is wrong and DIY call garage door repair experts that have the proper experience first. Although some folks may go the do it yourself route and for those that do before you start making changes consider safety.

Garage Door Repair Experts Know Safety

Professionally trained garage door technicians for doors and openers. We install safely, and also correctly. Your garage door is big, heavy, and bulky with lots of moving parts and can cause injury if trying to repair without proper training.

Again we understand people these days love to do home repairs on their own if possible. Just google or search youtube for garage door repair DIY, and you get tons of info and videos. With the increase of info online, more folks getting injured while making repairs have also increased. Each year more than 10,000 people get injured while working on a project that involves fixing a garage door.

Garage Spring Replacement Injuries

Injuries happen when regular homeowners try to replace garage springs on their own. Tightly wound springs release lots of energy when they break. If this happens while someone is trying to replace a spring without proper training, you could get hurt. Garage door sensors installed incorrectly also present safety issues. Many injuries from garage doors are when doors close onto a person underneath, which is a common faulty sensor issue.

Local Austin Garage Door and Opener Repair Experts

Need help with your garage door or opener? Protect your family and investment. It’s always best to reach out to garage door service professionals for assistance. Greater Austin licensed garage door services from Alliance Overhead Door. Our company does door and opener repairs and installations to affordable garage door spring replacement.

January 15, 2020

Residential Garage Door Repair and Maintenance Tips

And just like that, it’s already 2020. Many folks have New Year’s resolutions to eat healthily and stay active but think about one to improve your garage. We put together this list of tips that will help keep your residential garage door repair free and looking great for the new year.

Minor Residential Garage Door Repairs and Appearance

Perhaps your door only needs a fresh coat of paint or has a broken spring replaced or a new cable installed to give it a unique look or back to working correctly. Painting your garage door will boost curb appeal and appearance and make it a pleasure to come home each day. Fixing a spring or replacing a cable will also allow you to finally check it off of your to-do list for the new year. You also can get a jump on spring cleaning and set aside some time to tidy up and clean the inside of the garage.

Regular Door Maintenance and Inspection

Right now is a great time to start your monthly inspection of parts and garage door hardware. It’s also the time to lubricate any moving parts and test to make sure the opener works appropriately. Also, check the reversal feature, which is a vital safety function of the door. If you need help with either, our overhead garage door company can help.

Replacing an old broken garage door

It’s essential to make sure your door is always operating as it should. Safety is a significant factor. Many residential homeowners use their garage door as the main entrance when they go in-and-out of their home. The beginning of the year is an excellent time to have your door replaced because, in the spring and summer months, the door gets used more often. Replacing an old garage door with a new one is a significant task and requires professionals. The time it takes to replace a garage door is about 3 and 1/2 hours.

Professional Garage Door and Opener Sevices in Greater Austin

Alliance Overhead Door is located in Austin and proudly serving all nearby cities. Our highly skilled residential garage door repair technicians are available to assist with any door or opener repair or installation.