Guides and explainers

Notes on Older Doors and Openers

Clear, unhurried reading on sensors, springs, locks and opener age, written for owners of garage doors that have been around a long time.

Guides for Owners of Older Garage Doors

Short explanations of how older doors and openers work, what to look for and when a repair makes more sense than a replacement.

Tell us about your door and opener and we will explain what we would look at first.