On 8/5/2011 8:08 AM, HeyBub wrote:
Garagedoorstoronto wrote:
Hi Guys,

I am staying in Toronto and want to get my Garage Door Repaired and
Maintained. The problem is I have got it repaired 5 times already and
now the door stops half way down. I am really fed up of it. I have
consulted few
companies like Garage Doors Toronto - promaster.ca and they told me
to get it replaced. Have anyone used their services before, is it
worth the investment..

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This is a DIY newsgroup and, in general, provides advice for self repair.

In your case, there is probably a screw adjustment on the side of the motor
box governing downward travel.

Turn the screw.


Lighten up, HB- it is also where we tell people that when they are in
over their head, there is no dishonor in hiring a pro, and (politely and
quietly) watching and learning. And for a newbie, they can actually hurt
themselves with a garage door. I hired my overhead door work out,
mainly because I didn't want to get all greasy, and I don't have access
to a helper to hold the other end of things. Yeah, I probably could have
done it myself, but at my age, and with adequate current cashflow, I
pick and choose what I care to work on.

And for OP's question- assuming they own the house, a well-working
garage door is worth the investment at resale. It may not add to dollar
total, but if it is broken or fussy, the odds of anyone making an offer
are much lower. For anyone coming from a park-outside apartment, or a
house with a manual or problematic door, one that opens smooth and quiet
sticks in their mind.

-- aem sends...