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How to Open and Close Your Garage Door During a Power Outage

July 10, 2023 Posted in: Garage Door Maintenance

The greater Twin Cities area captivates many residents with its natural beauty, low cost of living and almost endless entertainment opportunities. Yet, recent climate data shows our communities also attract more intense storms. That can mean more frequent power outages that prevent you from using your garage’s opening system. When that happens, you need to know how to open your garage door without a remote opener. Crawford Door Sales has the answers you need to engage your door’s manual operation features and safely cycle it by hand. Step-By-Step Guide to Manual Garage Door Operation Follow these steps to use your door when […]

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Anatomy of a Garage Door Explained

May 11, 2023 Posted in: Garage Doors

Your garage door is an essential element in your day-to-day life. A garage door plays many roles, whether you rely on it to exit or enter your home, protect your equipment or safeguard your home or business from intruders. Although the door function may appear seamless, many components work hard to allow entrances and exits. Each element is vital to the door’s movement, and understanding how they work can ensure your door stays in the best shape. Learn what the parts of a garage door are called and how they work to lift and lower your door. How Does a […]

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How to Inspect Your Garage Door

April 27, 2023 Posted in: Garage Doors

If you’re like many homeowners, you and your family may open and close your garage door several times a day. All this wear and tear can take a toll on your door and its various operating mechanisms.  Like any mechanical object, a garage door needs regular service to keep it in peak working condition and safe to operate. You can do your part by periodically checking the door to spot potential repair issues before they become significant problems. How to Inspect a Garage Door At Crawford Door Sales, we’ve been providing expert garage door services in Minnesota’s Twin Cities region […]

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How to Choose the Right Size Garage Door

March 17, 2022 Posted in: Garage Doors

When it comes time to purchase or replace a garage door, several critical measurements ensure you’ll get the best possible door for your home, including the overall width and height. Knowing the specs of your garage and the measurements of the vehicles you’ll park inside are essential for maximizing both efficiency and convenience.  Since a new high-quality garage door will ideally last many years, you’ll want to make all the right choices the first time. Which Garage Door Size Is Right for You? Most standard garage doors are 7 feet tall. Larger sizes are available for property owners needing overhead […]

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How to Line Up Garage Door Sensors

September 27, 2021 Posted in: Garage Doors

How to Line Up Garage Door Sensors Garage doors are essential entryways for homes and businesses. Garage door sensors are important components that prevent emergencies and keep your door in safe operation. If your electronic sensors are out of alignment, you can troubleshoot your installations to get them back on track. What Are Garage Door Sensors? Garage door sensors communicate with automatic openers. The main purpose of a garage door sensor is to stop an overhead door from shutting on vehicles, children, pets and other objects. Residential and commercial garage doors have a minimum of two sensors, one on each side […]

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How Can You Fix a Noisy Garage Door?

February 26, 2021 Posted in: Garage Door Maintenance

How Can You Fix a Noisy Garage Door? The garage door is most homeowners’ main entrance to the home. An attractive garage door is one of the best additions to your home’s facade. A newly updated garage door can recoup 94.5% of the cost when you resell your home. It’s an investment that you want to maintain. You open and close your garage door every day, and it become a major annoyance if it makes a lot noise every time you run it. A loud garage door can impact you, your family, your neighbors and guests who visit your home. You’ll need […]

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Do I Need an Insulated Garage Door?

November 12, 2020 Posted in: Garage Door Maintenance

Do I Need an Insulated Garage Door? Insulated garage doors are among the latest home remodeling trends because they’re eco-friendly and reduce energy costs. If you’re shopping for an overhead door, you’ll quickly notice most come with optional insulation. Why are so many homeowners jumping on the bandwagon, and is an insulated garage door worth it? Garage door insulation offers many benefits to homeowners, with even more advantages in certain situations. For example, here in Minnesota, insulated garage doors are more beneficial than they are in moderate climates. At Crawford Door Sales, we’ll help you determine if you need an […]

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The Importance of Annual Garage Door Maintenance

October 16, 2020 Posted in: Garage Door Maintenance

Annual Garage Door Maintenance You likely don’t spend much time thinking about your garage door. It can be easy to forget that, unlike the other doors in your home, the garage door is an electrical appliance. As such, it’s as much in need of occasional maintenance as any other appliance in your home. But how often do garage doors need to be serviced? If it’s been more than a year since you had it checked, you may already be behind. Even if you never notice any problems with it, it’s a good idea to get it checked on a yearly basis. Why […]

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Are Wi-Fi Garage Door Openers Safe?

April 30, 2020 Posted in: Garage Door Openers

Are Wi-Fi Garage Door Openers Safe? Using a garage door opener that connects to Wi-Fi aids in enhancing your home’s overall accessibility. Whether you’ve recently upgraded to a smart garage door or want to improve a model you’ve had for years, installing a Wi-Fi-connected garage door opener is a great way to get more from your door. Features of Wi-Fi-Connected Garage Door Openers Installing a Wi-Fi-connected garage door opener offers the following benefits for you and your home: Receive alerts: Our garage door openers connect to the myQ® app and provide push notifications for openings, closings and hazards. Give guests access: Through the […]

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How to Choose The Right Garage Door

January 29, 2020 Posted in: Garage Doors

How to Choose the Right Garage Door When you’re looking to add charm, sophistication or any other quality to your home, few updates can make as big of an impact as a new garage door. Even if you are replacing an older door for functional reasons, there’s a lot to consider about your choice. We’ve provided a series of considerations for choosing the best garage door for your home. Tips on Choosing the Right Garage Door Most people don’t purchase more than one or two new garage doors in their life, and it’s common not to know where to start […]

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