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Torsion Conversion in Woodbury, MN

Garage Door Torsion Conversion Process

When you buy a brand new home that was just built within the last few years you are thinking that everything should be working properly for years to come because you bought brand new. However, many of our customers are finding that in these new neighborhoods the builders may have tried to cut costs on the little things such as the Spring System for your Garage Door. In Woodbury, MN we found an entire neighborhood that was built by the same building company and they cut corners on every Garage with a sub-par spring system that has a lot of cheap and plastic parts. While this system will work for a few years, when it does break down the cost of repair can be outrageous because it requires replacing the entire system or performing a Torsion Conversion.

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Adding Curb Appeal in Minneapolis, MN

minneapolis curb appeal Sometimes an unfortunate accident can actually turn into an opportunity.. This was recently the case for one of our customers in NE Minneapolis. While many folks know winter can cause all sorts of havoc on a garage door, but having your garage door run in by a vehicle is probably the last of your concerns. Well, this is exactly what happened to this particular homeowner. Instead of just trying to patch the door back together, the homeowner decided this was a great opportunity to add some much needed curb appeal to the home.

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Bottom Seal Replacement in Falcon Heights, MN

Bottom Seal New When your Garage Door breaks down there are some common problems that you may think of that need to be repaired. Broken springs, broken cables, maybe the opener stopped working and needs replacement. However there are a few things that many of our customers may not be thinking about but are just as important to the health of your Garage Door. One of those things is making sure your bottom seal is intact all the way across the bottom of your entire door. In Falcon Heights we had a customer that recently purchased a new home and the Garage Door did not even have the retainer that the bottom seal slides in to so we had to do a full bottom seal replacement.

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New Garage Door Excelsior, MN

New Garage Door There are many reasons why you may be thinking of replacing your garage door. Whether it’s because the door is not operating correctly, perhaps the door is rotting or rusting, or it may be just time to update to a new system. This was the case for one of our Excelsior, MN customers. The Garage Door was out of date and our customer was looking to update while adding some curb appeal. Adding windows to the Garage Door is one of the best ways to add curb appeal to a garage door. Along with letting great natural light in,

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24 Hour Garage Door Replacement in Woodbury, MN

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We all know what it is like living in Minnesota during the winter time; it gets colder, the snow flies, and the roads and driveways ice over. When the driving conditions get icy in the winter time accidents do happen, including the chance that you may run in to your own Garage Door due to slippery conditions. In some cases we may be able to repair the damaged sections and get them working properly again but if the damage is too severe you may need to have your door completely replaced. In Woodbury, MN we had this very instance occur where the customer had ice on their driveway and slid right in to the door. It was a townhouse community with housing association rules that required this Garage Door to be fully replaced. Rise & Shine Garage Doors was able to come out and assess the damage and provide a replacement within 24 hours of the initial contact.

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Torsion Spring Replacement Apple Valley, MN

New Garage Door Springs If there is one thing that is most certainly not a do it yourself project, it would have to be garage door spring replacement. We recently serviced a customer in the Apple Valley area who had this issue. She expressed how hard it was for them to even open the garage door manually and how she ended up throwing out her back. When a garage door spring breaks you are losing the counter balance that the spring provides. Garage Doors can weigh in excess of 300lbs,

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Same Day Broken Cable Repair in Ham Lake, MN

Rusted Cables and Brackets

 

No matter where you are located, no matter what the problem, Rise & Shine Garage Doors can provide Same Day Repairs. In Ham Lake, MN we had a customer that had just come home from work and went to open their Garage Door and something made a loud snapping noise and the whole door went crooked. We were able to have a technician out within an hour after she had contacted us and found that she had a broken cable due to some rusty brackets and rollers. Broken Cables and Broken Springs are the most common type of repair this time of year with the cold weather; it can be somewhat dangerous to make these repairs yourself and can also take a lot of time. We can usually complete these repairs in under an hour and help get your day and your door back on track.

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Craftsmen Garage Door Opener Repair Richfield, MN

Gear & Sprocket Assembly There are many types of Garage Doors and Garage Door Openers, knowing who to call for yours can sometimes prove to be challenging. This was recently the case for one of our Richfield customers, this customer had a Craftsmen Garage Door Opener that had stopped working and was looking for a company that would service it. At Rise & Shine Garage Doors we are proud to be able to provide expert service on all major brands of garage doors and garage door openers. Upon arrival and thorough inspection of the opener, it was determined that the gear inside the opener had stripped out. This in turn cause the motor to run but the trolley will not travel.

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South St. Paul Garage Door Replacement

Garage Door Replacement S St Paul Buying a home is a very exciting time, you’re looking for somewhere to settle down and build a lifetime of memories. The last thing you want is to have things break down on you right after you move in. This is what happened to one of our South St Paul, MN customers. Upon moving in the couple expressed that their “Brand New Garage Door” never seemed to work properly. After trying countless times to try and fix the door themselves they decided it was time to call a professional.

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Garage Door Opener Installation in Maplewood, MN

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Garage Door Openers are something that are often taken for granted these days, we have become so accustomed to automated doors that we never really think about them until they break. Especially living in Maplewood, MN the cold temperatures can create havoc on our automated openers. One of our customers in this area had suffered a Broken Spring on their Garage Door and because of the cold weather their opener went down at the same time. We were able to come out within 24 hours of the initial contact and replace both torsion springs and install a new Garage Door Opener. This customer now has peace of mind that their Garage Door and Opener will continue to work for years to come.

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