The LiftMaster MyQ® connects your garage door opener and accessories to your smartphone or other electronic devices. By adding a smart garage to your property, you can easily access your garage door opener from almost anywhere. Whether you have a residential or commercial garage door, you can find the product that best suits your property’s needs. Explore the features of MyQ® to find out how it can add value to your home or business. Table of Contents What is LiftMaster MyQ Benefits of MyQ Technology for Homes Benefits of MyQ Technology for Businesses Compatible Garage Door Openers MyQ Accessories What Is […]
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You need to ensure your commercial property is in constant working order. If your garage doors are manual or operate with outdated openers, it’s time for a change. Continental Door offers three different types of commercial garage door openers that work for a range of businesses and their daily needs: 1. Jackshaft Commercial Garage Door Operators LiftMaster has designed the wall-mounted jackshaft commercial door opener for businesses. This wall-mounted device can lift and lower your commercial garage doors by turning torsion springs. These operators are especially good for vertical, high-lift sectional doors and rolling shutters or grilles. They are also […]
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In today’s society, keeping your valuable possessions and cherished loved ones safe comes down to one word: security. People rely on security features every day. Smartphones use PINs and facial recognition to unlock the device. People apply passwords to their computers and laptops to protect their sensitive information. Many people invest in upgraded security features to keep thieves out of their cars. As a homeowner, you need to use the same level of caution with your garage door as you do with your other devices. After all, many people use their garage door as the main exit and entry point […]
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Your garage door is a crucial part of your daily life, but you might not give it a second thought when it’s working correctly. If it stops working, that’s a whole different issue. When your garage door won’t go down, your day comes to a screeching halt. You’re busy enough — the last thing you need is a faulty garage door. What do you do when your garage door won’t close? If you want to know how to troubleshoot a garage door that’s not closing, you’ve come to the right place. To help you solve the problem, our experts at […]
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An energy-efficient garage keeps your home comfortable and reduces your monthly energy bills. Insulation and tight seals around your doors, windows and walls prevent warm air inside from leaking outside. These components also prevent cold air drafts from coming into your home in the winter. If you’re wondering how to make your garage more energy efficient, these tips can help. Your garage is part of the rest of your house, so any drafts or changes in temperature can affect your kitchen, living room and bedrooms as well. If you have a detached garage, you may want to increase its energy […]
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7 Reasons Winter Is a Good Time to Replace Your Garage Door As the days get colder, we’re reminded that it’s time to start winterizing essential parts of our home to keep it safe and functional. Winter is the perfect time to inspect your overhead garage door system and search for dysfunctional parts, damage, or any sign of wear and tear. Sometimes, your garage door system may be beyond repair and need a full replacement. Other times, simple maintenance can get it in motion again. It’s essential to understand the basics of your garage door system and its parts in […]
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Match Your Garage Door With Your Midcentury Home If you have a midcentury home, you’ve probably put lots of time and money into cultivating and maintaining a look that’s fresh yet timeless. If you’re thinking about upgrading your garage door, you’ll want to choose a model that complements the style of your house. Luckily, you can match your garage door to your midcentury home with ease by keeping a few simple considerations in mind. Choose Your Garage Door’s Material The first step to choosing a garage door for your midcentury home is to select a material that suits your needs. […]
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If you’ve ever lived somewhere that required you to park your car outside, you know what a convenience it is to have a garage. Parking outside leaves your car exposed to the elements, which can lead to plenty of problems. However, when you start to have garage door opener issues, the convenience is quickly negated. If the door only closes partway or doesn’t respond to the remote, it can be frustrating to deal with it when you don’t know what the problem is or what you should do about it. In this guide to garage door opener troubleshooting, we’ll discuss […]
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Measuring Bay Doors For businesses that operate out of a warehouse, bay doors simplify the processes of loading and unloading. But even with regular maintenance, bay doors need to be replaced from time to time. Taking careful measurements of the door opening is the first step in the process to install a new warehouse bay door. Why Measure a Bay Door for a Warehouse? There are a few different reasons one might measure the bay doors of a warehouse, though the most common reason is the installation of a new garage door. You probably already have an idea of typical loading dock dimensions, […]
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Garage door openers are a modern convenience that allows you to move in and out of your garage with ease. A traditional system uses a mechanical opener that attaches to your garage ceiling and garage door. When you push the button on your garage door remote, it transmits a radio signal that sends a code to the operator. This code acts as an open command and sends your garage door into motion. Although traditional garage door openers have progressed some, the most technologically advanced opener available is a smartphone opener. These systems forgo a standard remote and use a phone […]
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