Purchasing a new garage door for your home can increase your home's curb appeal and the functionality of the door. However, with so many door optionss now available, you may find yourself overwhelmed. These days, you have so many more options than just a standard white aluminum door. Focusing on trends can help you decide on which factors may appeal to you in a garage door. And taking the time to learn about the pros and cons can help you decide if that option is ideal for your home.

If your garage door makes an excessive amount of noise while opening, one of the first things you should check is the tightness of the opener drive chain. A loose, sloppy chain will slap against the T-rail, the central beam that provides support for the door trolley, and generate lots of noise as a consequence. In addition, a loose chain can also slip off the sprocket of the opener altogether, resulting in a non-working door.

Automatic garage doors are extremely heavy, and if they were to hit you, a family member, a pet or one of your belongings, they could cause serious damage, injury or even death. Luckily, garage doors have safety features that prevent them from becoming major hazards. To ensure your garage door remains safe, you should understand these safety measures and how to maintain them. There Are Two Major Safety Features  One safety feature you'll find in many automatic garage doors is the reversing sensors.