A frustrating scenario for any homeowner is driving home just to find that you can’t get into your garage because the garage door will not open. This would be even more frustrating to those that use their garage door as a front door. If your garage door will not open,...
To many Houstonians, their garage door is an essential part of their home. Many homeowners use their garage door as the front door and entrance into their home. So when you find you can't get the garage door to open or close as it should, it can be frustrating and a...
Houston is a wet, humid climate. That can take a toll on parts of your home. One part of your home you may not think about is your garage door and garage door system. Your garage door and garage door parts are made of metal that can rust in the Houston weather. Even...
If you have lived in your home for a while here in Houston, you know that the weather can be brutal to the outside of your home, including your garage door. Your garage door probably gets regularly used ( most Houstonians anyway) which means the door takes on daily...
With a tropical storm that just hit the Houston area, it is just another reminder of how turbulent our weather can be and how vulnerable homes are in the Houston area. When a storm comes through the Houston area, many homeowners remember to check their siding,...
Many people use their garage door as the front door of their home. This added to the fact the garage door can cover up to 40% of one side of your home, which makes your garage door is an important part of your home. Garage doors and garage door openers can last 10-15...
The garage door opener (along with its accessories, like a remote) is the single piece of equipment that keeps you from having to get out of your vehicle and manually open your garage door. The average door opens 1,500 times per year. Needless to say, we don’t think...
Whether buying a new home or renovating an existing one, a garage door has significant importance in both the look and the feel of the home. There are two common types of garage door material, wooden and steel. Both have their advantages and disadvantages when it...
Your garage door opener is a reliable piece of machinery that drives the springs and cables to open and close your garage door. Yet, no matter how reliable that piece of machinery is, all machines break down and need to be replaced. Now if your opener quits working...
Your garage door is made up of several moving parts. The things most homeowners think of are the garage door itself, the garage door opener, and the garage door springs. Yet, your garage door tracks and rollers play a big part as well, so it is important to keep them...
Having your garage door not closing or not closing all the way is something you should not put off fixing. Beyond it possibly causing trouble getting your vehicles in and out of the garage, It can pose a real safety issue. Both in whether it will decide to fall...
Garage doors are a great convenience, especially when you want to keep things out of sight such as your vehicles. Yet garage doors are also like a big front door. If you do not secure your door, there can be some big problems as garage doors can look inviting to a...
It can’t be stated enough that your garage door is a big part of how your home looks from the outside. The door can take up to 40% of the side of your home that you have it on. Plus, many use their garage door as their front door. This means choosing the right garage...
When you get a new garage door, sometimes it makes sense to replace the opener at the same time. Other times, your garage door won't open, and upon inspection, your garage door opener has died and needs to be replaced. Whatever the case may be, you may find yourself...
Are you looking for a professional Houston garage door repair company? In the Houston market, there are 100's of choices out there, so it can be difficult to choose the right garage door company for you. Here are some tips for choosing the best garage door company in...
If you are having problems with your garage door closing, then the most likely culprit is the garage door sensor. The garage door sensor is the two eye-looking sensors that sit about 6 inches from the floor. They shoot a laser between the sender and the receiver. If...
Your garage door, like any other part of the house, can get damaged. When this happens, it can be inconvenient and even expensive. We have talked about garage door maintenance in the past, and how a little bit of work can save you money and headaches in the long run....
Garage door maintenance is important to the overall maintenance of your home. Maintaining your garage door can save you time, money, and headaches in the long run. Just a little time and money can keep you from having to make those emergency garage door repair calls...
At the heart of your garage door system is your garage door opener. It is the motor that opens and closes your garage door without having to do it manually. Yet, there is not exactly a one size fit's all garage door opener. The one you want to get depends on what...
A wooden garage door can really make a statement for your home. It can add security and curb appeal, both aspects that can increase the value of your Houston area home. Yet, wooden garage doors need to be cared for and maintain. Otherwise, it can lead to costly...
Garage doors are an important part of the home, both in aesthetics and function. And while one can do garage door repairs themselves if they so choose, there are some misconceptions about garage door maintenance and repair. So we are here to dispel some of those...
This last year has made money tight for a lot of homeowners. If you are one of these homeowners here in Houston, one of the last things you want is a big expensive repair. Yet if your garage door gets to where it won't open, that is exactly what could happen. Yet you...
We just started hurricane season and we already had a tropical storm in the gulf. Houston area has seen the damage a hurricane can do, from Ike in 2008 to Harvey in 2017. Your garage door is a big entrance into your home. An unprotected garage door can damage your...
If you're looking to improve your home, whether to increase the value of your home or improve the functionality, you may look into a new garage door in Houston. Garage doors can take up to 40% of the façade of your home, affect the energy costs and increase your...
Custom wooden garage doors can give your home a warm and unique look. Spectrum Overhead Doors LLC in Houston has been installing custom wooden garage doors since 2006. It has always been our pleasure to provide homeowners with a look and feel to their garage doors...
Your garage door is a vital part of your home. It can be a real pain when your garage door does not work right. One of the most common problems of garage doors is when they come off track. Some garage door repair projects can be a fairly simple fix. Here are some...
Most Houstonians are well aware of what Houston summers can do to people and pets. But do you know what summer weather can do to your garage door? In some ways, summer heat, humidity and storms can be just as damaging to your garage door as winter weather. Here are...
Your garage door can take up to 40% of one side of your home. We have emphasized it many times, yet the fact really can’t be overstated because the right look can raise your home’s value. If you’re looking to sell your home within next 5 years or so, this could be...
Technology is ever-changing the way we live. It makes life faster, easier, and more convenient in many ways. Just as there are technological advances in just about every facet of life, garage doors are no exception. When new advances in garage door technology come...
In just about any industry you have national chains, very small operations that are usually one to two people, and local medium-size companies. In the garage door repair and installation service industry, this is also the case. Though there are advantages and...
Your garage door opener is like the brain of your garage door system. It is what tells it to lift and close the garage door. On average, a garage door opener should last about 10 – 15 years. And it is possible to have your garage door opener last longer than that....
We have talked a lot on this blog about different things you can do to maintain your garage door. But many ask why maintaining your garage door is important? And, when many ask that, they are not talking about fixing the little things that go wrong that pop up when...
When your garage door is in need of repairs, you generally have two options; calling a garage door repair technician or try and fix the repair yourself. Now, unlike many other garage door companies, we don’t discourage you from fixing your garage door yourself if that...
Springtime in Houston is marked usually with days where you wear a jacket in the morning and shorts in the afternoon and everything is covered by pollen. Springtime is also one out of the two times of the year that is best to do a little garage door maintenance. The...
Spectrum Overhead Door LLC has always believed that providing top-notch customer services and treating the customer the way we want to be treated is the key to success. This type of philosophy has earned Spectrum Overhead Door several garage door repair service awards...
If your garage door is having a problem, you might be on the fence about what to do about it. There is the route of calling a garage door repair company to fix your issue. Then there is the Do-It-Yourself route. Calling a garage door company can save time, while doing...
We talk a lot on this blog about how to maintain and repair your garage door. Yet none of that maintaining or repairing is going to matter if you have a garage fire and burn either your garage or your whole house down. For this reason, we are going to go over some...
Injuries from a garage door. It’s not something we often think about. Yet it’s reported that garage door accidents can cause as many as 30,000 injuries a year. This includes repairing your own garage door. Now, unlike other professional garage door companies, we are...
There is usually one home improvement question that plagues just about every homeowner at one point in time or another. That question is whether to replace or repair. In this case, we are talking about whether to replace or repair your garage door opener. That’s a...
Just like the rest of the outside of your home, your garage door faces the elements, from sun to dirt brought on from high winds and especially here in Houston, rain. That means like the rest of the outside of your home, your garage door needs to be cleaned and cared...
Here in Houston, or anywhere else for that matter, your home is one of the biggest investments you will make. There are certain things you can do to protect that investment and upgrade it at the same time. One of those things is a security gate. We are going to give...
Houston is a notoriously stormy area. When you are looking at all your home systems that could be affected, a question that should come up if you don’t already have one is: Should I have a battery backup for my garage door opener? Now, keep in mind, that from July 1,...
With more than 63% of American houses including a garage or carport (entergy.gov), it is safe to say, that the garage door is a vital factor when it comes to household investments. The garage itself is useful to many Houstonians beyond just simple vehicle storage. 55%...
If you are on a tight budget and let’s face it, most people are here at the beginning of 2021, you’re probably looking for ways to save money. Did you know your garage could be one of those places? With a little work and investing, you can save money in the long run...
Here at Spectrum Overhead Door LLC, we know we are not the only Houston garage door repair company in town. In fact, there are quite a few. So, we wanted to highlight one of the reasons Houston area residents keep choosing Spectrum Overhead Door. Beyond the repairs,...
Garage doors are a lot more than the garage door themselves. There is actually a lot of moving parts that make your garage door system work. That also means a lot of different parts that could malfunction and make your garage door not work as it should. This could...
Protecting your garage floor is an important home improvement investment. And why are we, a garage door repair company wanting to give advice about your garage floor? It’s because badly sealed or degraded garage floors can lead to those garage door gaps between the...
It’s the holidays in the unprecedented times, or another way to put it is these are not your normal holiday times. Holiday parties and gatherings are a staple In Christmas tradition, yet everyone this year is asked to keep them smaller and even outdoors if possible,...
When you buy a garage door, it’s an investment for your home. After all, as we have stated before garage doors can cover up to 40% of one side of your home. Yet when you buy a garage door, because it is a big investment you will want to have an idea of how long the...
When your garage door operates correctly, opening and closing at it should, many don’t think about the important parts that make that happen beyond the door and the opener. Yet there is a very important part of the garage door system that make the operation of the...
Unfortunately, it is a situation that happens all too often. You look for service on Google such as a roofer, tax CPA, a plumber, an electrician, a garage door repair company, and come to find out they are either not the company they advertised, or say they are, take...
With fall comes a change in the weather including a drop in temperatures and colder wind and rain. These changes in weather conditions can do some damage to your garage door system. Yet, with just a little bit of prep and garage maintenance, you can avoid serious...
What your garage door opener is to your garage door system is like what an engine is to a car. If something is wrong with your engine, your car will not move or move correctly. Same goes for the garage door opener. If the opener does not work properly, the garage door...
Garage Doors are built to last 15 or more years. Yet, that doesn’t mean there aren’t things you can do to extend the life of your garage door. It’s just like a vehicle. Most are built to last, but proper maintenance and a little investment goes a long way into making...
Garage doors are an essential part of your garage. Yet wooden garage doors are big and a bit cumbersome, especially when you have replaced your garage door and are left with the old wooden door. You could dispose of your old garage door by either giving it to a garage...
Your garage door has a big part to play in the curb appeal of your home. In fact, your garage door can cover up to 40% of one side on the outside of your home with an attached garage. With this can come a question, how do you upgrade the look of your garage door...
Insulation on your garage door has several benefits. It can keep your garage cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. In doing this, insulating your garage door can save you money in the long run. All the while you can feel more comfortable doing it as most...
Garage door springs, also known as torsion springs, are an integral part of how the garage door system works. When it breaks or wears out it can be a real issue. Your garage door will either not lift or will close improperly. In times like these there is a choice to...
The Houston metro area just dodged a big bullet. Hurricane Laura came within miles of the Houston area, reminding us how easily if can flood here. It brought with it memories of other storms like Harvey and Ike. Your garage can be vulnerable to floodwaters from storms...
2020 has been anything but normal. That can be said for just about every industry out there. Yet if you own a home, you have your own place that you can bring some sense of normalcy to your life in. One place you can do that with is your garage door. If your garage...
Your garage and garage door is a great convenience and added feature to your home. But when your garage door becomes squeaky, your garage door can turn into a source for a headache. The good news is you don’t have to suffer through it. There are things you can do to...
In a perfect world, all garage floor should be even. Yet we do not live in a perfect world. Whether it’s because the house was settling, you have a slope at the front of the garage that goes down because you live on a hill or any number of other reasons, it’s possible...
Spectrum Overhead Door LLC has been a part of the Houston community since 2006, giving award-winning garage door service to the community. In that time, we have helped hundreds of Houston area homeowners with their garage door issues. Everything from broken garage...
A crooked garage door could lead to a lot of problems, both immediate and down the road. It doesn’t even have to be that dramatic to cause damage you will have to deal with later. This can include breakage of the garage door springs or tension cables causing physical...
Houston’s sweltering heat isn't inviting for anyone who wants to work in their garage. Humidity is high, and over 106 days per year the temperature is over 90 degrees. During our Houston garage door repair service calls, we get asked a lot in the summer about how to...
Garage doors are one of the primary ways people into their homes. Depending on how you use your garage, it can also be a place where your children may want to play when they want to be outdoors, but also want shade from this Houston sun. That is why garage door safety...
In this new normal, a lot of people have more time at home. Even as things open up, there is still a reluctance to go out. With this new-found time, it has made some people look at the issues in their homes more closely. These issues include with their garage door....
From garage door material to garage door openers, there are always new innovations in garage doors. We are going to look at two of those innovations in garage door technology, the Smart Garage Camera from Liftmaster and the Liftmaster garage door openers with an...
Just like the skin on an aging person, your garage door can start to sag with age. This sagging can happen on one side or right down the middle. In either case, if not addressed, it can lead to bigger issues down the road such as your garage door not working. For...
If you are building a new house, or remodeling your current one, and looking to improve upon or build a garage, the size of your garage and garage door is an important choice. Yet, what are the standard garage door sizes and considerations for those sizes you may ask?...
You probably don’t give much daily thought to your garage door opener. Yet, the average American opens their garage door roughly 1500 times per year. Add in that each garage door can weigh to an excess of 400 hundred pounds and you might start getting the idea of how...
As Houstonians and Houston area residents stay at home during this COVID-19 crisis, now is a good time to inspect your garage door for the spring and summertime. Doing this can save you time and money in the long run. Seasonal changes can cause your garage door to go...
Unless fixing things is something you have done for a living or a hobby, including your garage door, all you may know about your garage door springs is that you have one or two depending on the door you have. So, you could be excused from not knowing that there are...
This has become a crazy time in all of our lives, even here in the Houston area. We at Spectrum Overhead Door LLC wanted to address the COVID-19 issue. First off, we wanted to say … WE ARE OPEN! That being said, we wanted to assure you that your safety is paramount...
Spectrum Overhead Door LLC is proud to announce that it has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award (SSA). This award honors service professionals who have maintained exceptional service ratings and reviews on Angie’s List in 2019....
It’s not something you would think about on a regular basis. You get up, do your daily activities of coming and going from your home and you go to bed. Yet there might come a time your garage door just won’t let you out of the garage. Spectrum Overhead Door LLC...
If you are looking to change the look of your home, one way to do it would be to order or change your garage door. Of course, to do so you would need to order a new garage door. Other reasons you might want to order a new garage door? Maybe a change from the old,...
Your garage door not opening can be a frustrating and daunting problem. It can be easy to jump to all sorts of extensive and time-consuming conclusions. Yet, we encourage that before you think it could be a large problem, have you stopped to consider that it could be...
A lot of Houstonians look at their empty garage when they pull their vehicle out and think “this looks like a waste of space”. That is because your garage is basically another room for your home. And just because you park your vehicle in your garage does not mean that...
The garage door can take up to 40% of the façade of your home. That can look like a big front door for a burglar or thief to break into and get into your home or vehicle inside. Your garage door needs to be a layer of protection for your home. So, what is the most...
As we enter winter this year, we wanted to talk about something that happens from time to time: power outages. More specifically, power outages and your garage door. Here in Houston, we do not get a lot of winter weather, but when we do, it can be brutal. That...
Winter can have some damaging effects on a home. Pipes breaking, gutters clogging and breaking and the same can be said for garage doors. The winter can play havoc with anything metal or water especially. That includes parts of your garage door. So we are going to...
It’s a weird phenomenon, out of nowhere your garage door just opens, on its own. This can be startling and even a bit scary. If you have experienced this phenomenon before, as unnerving as it can be, there is usually a simple explanation. If you are having this...
The holidays are a perfect time of here to have fun, and decorate the home in the spirit of the season. You also can’t forget the garage! The garage door is a perfect place to show off some holiday spirit! Here are 5 holiday decorating ideas for your garage door....
Your garage door can take up to 40% of the façade of your home. That is a big chunk! Garage doors, like anything else on a home, can get old and outdated. Dents, chips in the paint and wear and tear can lead you to consider upgrading your garage door. Now, upgrading...
Here at Spectrum Overhead Door LLC, we strive to provide excellent services to each and every call. We go out of our way for our Houston garage door repair customers. We understand that, in many cases, when customers call us they are in need of help and not in the...
While we would like to believe that every “expert” we speak with is an honest one, all too often, that is not the case. There are people who are looking to scam others in just about every occupation you can think of. Garage door companies are no exception. We want to...
Garage door sensors are an important part of the garage door system. Because garage doors can be heavy and the springs loaded with torque, it would be easy for the garage door to crush something or someone important. It is the garage door sensor's job to make sure...
Normally when you think of garage door openers, you think they are placed overhead in terms of where they are in your garage. Yet there has become a trend of wall mounted garage door openers, also known as side-mounted openers and Jackshaft openers. These openers are...
Just about every homeowner has been there. You’re in such a rush, trying to get out the door for your morning commute, weekend getaway or just doing the daily chores and forget to close the garage door. Though this could seem just a small little “oops”, it can...
Having a driveway gate has several advantages. First and foremost, it adds a layer of security for your home. Second, it can add curb appeal and increase the value of your home. Yet, like any other part of your home, you need to maintain your driveway gate in order...
Your garage door can take up to 40% of the façade of your home and can impact the value of your home. So, when damage or wear and tear affects your garage door, it is not a decision to take lightly. Ultimately, you may face the decision of replacing vs. repairing your...
Garage door opener safety sensors are a critical part of your garage door opening system. They are also a very vulnerable part as well. Malfunctioning garage door sensors have, in the past, been one of our top service calls for garage doors and one of the most common...
Your garage door can cover up to 40% of your home’s façade. So if you are looking to update your curb appeal, or just need to replace an old door, choosing which garage door style becomes important. Yet there are so many choices with new materials and styles coming...
When you take your car to a mechanic, it is most likely because you want to know what part your mechanic is talking about. The same can be said for your garage. If your garage should ever fail, and you need to talk to a garage door repair company, you might want to...
Houston weather can be unpredictable. What can be predictable are two things, it will be very hot and humid in the summer and that the weather can damage parts of your home. Your garage door is no exception. Let’s look at how Houston weather can damage your garage...
The last thing you want to here at night when you come home is a noisy garage door. Usually, with newer materials and openers, garage doors open and close quietly. Yet if yours is making a racket, you probably asking Why is my garage door noisy? Here is what to check...
Every now and then, for various reasons you may want to update the curb appeal of your home or get some natural light into your home’s garage. So, you decide your garage door needs some windows. For some, it can be very tempting to look at some YouTube videos and...
When a garage door is installed, and for the lifetime of your garage door, it should close and the bottom should seal to the bottom of your driveway. This is not always the case though. There are times and instances where the garage door will not quite seal to the...
Ike, Harvey, the Tax Day floods, Houston can have some serious weather issues. One part of our homes that often takes the brunt is our garage doors. They have a large surface area and they get head-on with any of the wild weather we have here, so knowing how to...
Home repair projects are a good way to save money and have the project go exactly the way you want it. Yet there are some risks involved as well. In the case of trying to repair a garage door, there are some legit risks involved, and reasons to have a garage door...
If you are looking to get a new garage door opener in the Houston area, LiftMaster is considered widely by most garage door professionals as one of the best and is the top opener motor manufacturer today. Liftmaster is also the professional grade of Chamberlain, the...
So you are thinking of buying a garage door but not sure how to start looking. There is a lot of information and it is a big decision. Buying a new garage door, whether it is for a new home or you’re replacing your old one on an existing home, can be a big investment....
Most garage door openers come with a small remote. Yet that is another thing you must keep track of. In 2019, a good majority of people are connected to their phones, so why shouldn’t your garage door be as well? There are garage door opener apps to make your life...
Being exposed to all sorts of Houston weather elements, your garage door can take a beating causing the paint to chip or peel off your garage door. For steel doors, if the paint was not applied correctly it can also peel. Steel doors are not as porous as wood, so the...
Selling your Houston area home can get a bit tricky nowadays. In April 2019, the Chronicle called the housing market a mixed bag. If you are trying to edge other homes in curb appeal and value, a new garage door might be the trick. Yes, a new garage door can increase...
Looking to save energy on these hot summer Houston days? One place you may look to save energy is your garage. Yes, your garage. Your garage can be a decent size portion of your overall square feet that takes energy, whether it’s keeping things cool in the summer or...
Garage doors are great at keeping your vehicles safe, secure your home and give your home increased curb appeal. To keep them maintained and running smoothly, we put together this infographic of 5 tips to keep your garage maintained. Contact Us About Your Garage Door...
The heat and humidity of our Houston summer is just around the corner. Wouldn’t it be nice to save money on that AC bill, and bring the temperature down to a more tolerable level when you step out of your car and into the garage? There is a solution, and it...
It is a sad fact is that garage doors are always common target points for thieves. Criminals often try to break-in these doors to gain access to the inner portion of the house. it is important to make efforts in securing your garage doors from break-ins. Here are some...
