Tips and Tricks

Looking for useful information for your garage door? Here are some quick tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your garage door and avoid common issues.

The Five Types of Garage Door Openers

Choosing the right garage door opener can make a significant difference in your home’s convenience, security, and overall garage door performance. While many homeowners focus on the garage door itself, the opener is the system that powers daily operation and affects everything from noise levels to reliability.   Today’s garage door openers offer more features … <a href="https://gdmedics.com/blog/types-garage-door-openers/">Continued</a>

Garage Door Tips: What Kind of Garage Door Should I Get?

Many homeowners ask themselves, “What kind of garage door should I get?” when they want to upgrade their carport. However, with so many different garage door variations available, figuring out which model best suits your residence isn’t always easy. That’s why the experts at Garage Door Medics put together a guide to help you find … <a href="https://gdmedics.com/blog/what-kind-garage-door-should-i-get/">Continued</a>

How To Change Manual Garage Door to Automatic: Steps from the Pros

A garage is a wonderful house feature, providing ample space to store belongings, create a workspace, or park your car. If your house has a manual garage door, you might find it inconvenient to open and close the door by hand. The good news is that you can change a manual door to an automatic … <a href="https://gdmedics.com/blog/how-change-manual-garage-door-to-automatic/">Continued</a>

How To Childproof a Garage Door: What You Can Do

Children enjoy playing in garages. The garage has hiding places, counters to climb on, power tools, and open containers. However, accidents can result from what seems like harmless fun. If you have children, it’s a good idea to childproof your garage door for safety. Trust Garage Door Medics, your go-to Boise garage door repair company, … <a href="https://gdmedics.com/blog/how-childproof-garage-door/">Continued</a>

7 Ways of Securing Garage Doors Against an Incoming Storm

In recent years, California experienced increasingly severe storms. Rain, sleet, and windblown debris can wreak havoc with your garage door, the track it moves on, and other components such as pulleys, torsion springs, and the computer system that controls the garage door. The technicians at Garage Door Medics want to help every member of our … <a href="https://gdmedics.com/blog/securing-garage-door/">Continued</a>

A Concise Garage Door Maintenance Checklist

Automatic garage door openers are an essential modern-day convenience, but they can pose a safety hazard as a result of damage or mechanical failure. Every homeowner with an automatic garage door has an obligation to themselves and anyone else on their property to keep the garage door in safe working order. This garage door maintenance … <a href="https://gdmedics.com/blog/garage-door-maintenance-checklist/">Continued</a>

Garage Door Conversion: Should I Automate My Existing Garage Door?

An automated garage door can significantly help homeowners, especially as they age. Unfortunately, garage doors are heavy and can be frustrating to open when you’re tired or when your hands are full. Fortunately, a garage door conversion to turn your existing door into an automated entry can simplify your life by allowing you to open … <a href="https://gdmedics.com/blog/garage-door-conversion/">Continued</a>

How Experts Install Garage Door on Carport

If you have a carport on your property but would like to improve security and aesthetics, it is possible to install a garage door on a carport. Construction can enclose your carport on each side and install a garage door that matches the aesthetic of your home. However, the project is complex and can be … <a href="https://gdmedics.com/blog/install-garage-door-on-carport/">Continued</a>

Steel vs. Aluminum Garage Doors: Which Is Right for Your Home?

Installing a new garage door can make or break your home renovation. These outdoor structures draw a lot of eyes and take up a lot of space at the front of your home while also protecting one of its most valuable spaces. And for most homeowners, the vital decision typically comes down to a debate … <a href="https://gdmedics.com/blog/steel-vs-aluminum-garage-doors/">Continued</a>

The Pros and Cons of Garage Doors With Windows

Finding the perfect garage door for your home isn’t easy. Of course, you want something that stands out enough to give your home curb appeal and resale value, but you also want a door that emphasizes security and has as many practical benefits as possible. More homeowners every year turn to garage doors with windows … <a href="https://gdmedics.com/blog/garage-doors-with-pedestrian-door/">Continued</a>

What Are Customers Are Saying

Courteous and professional. So appreciate an evening appointment. Thank you Avi!

Cindy Walsh

June 10, 2020

I backed into one of the tracks for my garage door and mangled it pretty thoroughly. Robert showed up fast and repaired the damaged railing (which I was certain would require replacing) in no time, just charging me for a $99 service charge. Couldn't ask for more.

James Blinn

March 7, 2020

Awesome customer service from Bailey Eckl. I will continue to do business with Garage Door Medics because of his professional and great personality!

Rich Rocha

September 16, 2022

It went very smoothly. The tech was very friendly and safe and made no attempt to push anything on us. He replaced the springs and the wheels in about an hour and everything is working perfectly now. Our spring happened to break on a day when they were having a "spring special" so the price was very good.

Paul Mott

August 12, 2020

So, I recently purchased a 2 year old house and discovered that, although my garage door opener worked, it would open randomly on its own and sometimes when we weren't home! Yikes! I did a Google search and found a company to come out and assess the situation. They guy who they sent gave off major shady vibes right from the start and without even looking at or testing the system, he told me my aluminum door was too heavy for the existing opener and it would be $600 to $5000 to replace it! I told him I'd have to think about it and sent him on his way.... Then I found GARAGE DOOR MEDICS. I was impressed with their company's mission statement on their website that tells the consumer "We don't recommend things that you don't need". Honesty and integrity go a long way with me. They sent me Rick, one of their techs the very next day. I received confirmation emails and texts re my appointment, and even a mini-bio on our service tech Rick. The initial diagnostic visit is $99 and was definitely worth it. He took his time examining our system and ended up re-mounting the sensors to the walls instead of the rails (where they were previously mounted) thus eliminating the shifting sensors which interrupted the laser connection. So, no more phantom openings of our garage door. He was able to complete this all for just the $99 fee. Super professional and conscientious, knowledgeable and friendly. Will be recommending to our real estate agent as well as anyone else in need of garage door service or repairs. GARAGE DOOR MEDICS AND OUR TECH RICK KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK! So refreshing to find a company with such integrity and professionalism these days! 10 stars plus!!! Thanks so much!

Jeffrey Davis

January 28, 2025

Pedro was professional,friendly and informative. Excellent

ROBERT FRANKOSKY

August 8, 2020

IMPRESSIVE. WE ARE CONTRACTORS SO CUSTER SERVICE IS ALSO IMPORTANT TO OUR BUSINESS. FROM THE FIRST PHONE CALL TO THE END OF THE JOB EVERYONE IN THIS COMPANY DID A GREAT JOB. WE WERE GIVEN A COMPLETE AND THOROUGH EXPLANATION OF THE REPAIRS AND COST SO IT WAS EASY TO MAKE A DECISION ON WHAT TO DO WITH THE GARAGE DOOR. THEY EVEN SENT PICTURES AS WE WERE NOT ON SITE. WE DECIDED ON THE REPAIRS AND IT WORKED OUT GREAT. WITHOUT A DOUBT WE WILL USE THEM AGAIN.

ERIC TOMALAK

March 3, 2020

As good as it gets. don

donaldh

May 18, 2020

Preston's was our Garage Door Medics person. He called and arrived in 20 mins. He was friendly and explaining what was the issue and the other issues with door that we weren't aware of. He also applied a senior discount to help reduce the final cost. Very pleased with his service performance .

Pearl Adams

April 24, 2020

Antonio did a fantastic job! Really skillful and a good guy. If you use these guys you won't be dissapointed!

Robert Koch

September 28, 2021

Robert was prompt and professional....and charged a fair price. He quickly diagnosed our commercial gate issue and made repairs. I am manage multiple commercial properties and have ALWAYS been thoroughly satisfied with Garage Door Medics.