Broken Garage Door Springs
May 19, 2014 | Posted in Safety | By aaadoorteks
What to do about Broken Garage Door Springs
Garage door repairs are never expected, in fact, they’re dreaded and when we arrive at your house to fix your ailment, we know that your wallet was probably not expecting it either. Like a doctor is never happy to see a sick patient, we know that with our diagnosis and prescription, we will have you feeling better in no-time! You can always trust that AAA DoorTeks will offer honest advice on repairs, which leads us to one of our most common ailment questions to address: broken garage door springs!
So what are garage door springs? There are two varieties, “torsion” and “extension”. Both have the job of offsetting the weight and gravity of the garage, so if needed, you can open and close the garage manually. In order to have this effect, the torsion springs must be wound in the direction of the springs. Unlike AAA DoorTeks torsion springs which mount above the garage door, AAA DoorTeks extension springs use a cable and pulley system running parallel to the garage door and last 25,000 cycles.
What should I do if my garage door spring breaks? Many of our clients ask, “If one spring is still intact, what is the sense in replacing both?” First of all, preventative maintenance is essential when working with mechanical parts, and even before you’re dealing with one or two broken garage door springs, it is a good idea to schedule a “tune-up” every couple years. When machinery moves, it is bound to break, so if you have one broken garage door spring, chances are, you’ll have another one within 6 months. What is the sense in paying for another service call? Fix both of your springs at the same time to also ensure you garage opens and closes with even weight-disbursement.
How much do springs cost? Each spring is about $100-$200, but at AAA DoorTeks we cannot accurately price your garage door springs over the phone and will need to schedule a visit to your home to weigh your garage. Also, some companies offer used springs; BEWARE! Do not purchase used springs, especially ones that are not powder coated. Powder coating protects the springs against rust, keeping you from having to call us up as frequently for a repair.
If you have any other questions, don’t forget you can give us a call at 1-800-835-8357 or visit us on the web here.
Keeping Your Home Safe Against Intruders
May 13, 2014 | Posted in International Door Association, Safety | By aaadoorteks
Easy Ways To Keep Your Home Safe Against Intruders
As an IDA (International Door Association) member, AAA DoorTeks is able to frequently update our education on garage door safety, construction, installation, and repair. Especially when it comes to providing exceptional service & exceptional value, the IDA gives us a lot of resources that allow us to better service our customers and ways to keep your home safe against intruders. Case in point, we recently received an alarming email alerting us at a news anchor in San Antonio, Texas was encouraging citizens to use a zip-tie and cut off the emergency release rope and handle. Not only is this contrary to the federally-mandated UL 325 safety standard, but it is extremely dangerous! The emergency release is designed to save lives in case a child, adult, or pet is pinned under the garage door. The IDA has composed a top-10 list “Safe & Secure Tips For Garage Door Owners”, and we would like to share it with you!
Safe & Secure Tips For Garage Door Owners
Prepared by the International Door Association
The Geneva IL Baseball Association
May 9, 2014 | Posted in Uncategorized | By aaadoorteks
Geneva IL Baseball
The Geneva IL Baseball Association or just “GBA”, is a community based, non-profit organization and the objective is to provide a youth baseball program that emphasizes skill development, sportsmanship, and teamwork for the youth that reside within Geneva! We decided to sponsor them for a few stellar reasons.
1. We love baseball! Our general manager is a huge Detroit Tigers Fan. Our Financial Manager, she’s a true Chicagoan, and will cheer on the Cubs or Sox.
2. Many of our employees have children living in the Tri-Cities and support any extracurricular activity that keeps teens active and involved with their community. We also have had children active within Geneva-sports and know how fun and action-packed any game can be.
If you’re interested in learning more about the Geneva IL Baseball Association, please visit their website here.
Here is a baseball poem by a man named Chaplain Bob Fox titled They Are Just Little Boys. This poem appeared on the GBA website & it really “hits home” with us as we contemplate the importance of sport teams in our hometown of Geneva.
He stands at the plate
with his heart pounding fast.
The bases are loaded,
the die has been cast.
Mom and Dad cannot help him,
he stands all alone.
A hit at this moment
would send his team home.
The ball meets the plate,
he swings and he misses.
There’s a groan from the crowd,
with some boos and some hisses.
A thoughtless voice cries,
“Strike out the bum.”
Tears fill his eyes,
the game’s no longer fun.
So open up your heart
and give him a break,
for it’s moments like this,
a man you can make.
Please keep this in mind
when you hear someone forget,
He is just a little boy,
and not a man yet.
Nergeco Traffic Doors
May 5, 2014 | Posted in Door Fun, Organization, Safety, Uncategorized | By aaadoorteks
Nergeco Traffic Doors
Nergeco Traffic Doors are our newest vendor, and we are so excited to be the Chicagoland distributor for food and pharmaceutical processing centers. We also carry retail, interior and exterior process doors from Nergeco. See our full line of products here.
“From the end of 1999, heavy weld-fabricated stainless steel frames were replaced with fast-acting flexible doors in higher-performance Nergeco high-tech materials.
The contact between frame and curtain is closer, the friction on opening and closing is reduced, surface and depth defects disappear.
Corrosion resistance exceeds that of stainless steel.”
What makes Nergeco Traffic Doors so special? For one, the applications are diverse and multifaceted. If you think that your distribution center or plant requires something that Nergeco can’t offer, we assure you that the variety of materials will solve every issue and save you every penny possible. Nergeco chose AAA DoorTeks because we can integrate these doors into your facility without any down time.
We have our full line of Nergeco products here, we encourage you to give one of our installation experts a call at 1-800-Tek-Teks.
Here are some videos showing the automatic and quick response Nergeco Traffic Doors: