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Get Reliable Garage Door Service at Whitby Garage Doors

A recent article by CP24 highlights the need to thoroughly vet the companies that you use for garage door service and repair.  An Oakville-area woman was taken advantage of when she phoned a local company for an opener repair. They quoted her one price, and then presented her with a final bill of nearly $3,000, wouldn’t leave without payment, and didn’t give her an itemized receipt.   Unfortunately, this is a story we hear all too often. Many of our service customers will call us after they’ve had another company out to their home, only to be quoted a much higher […]

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Is Your Garage Remote Not Working From Outside?

Does your garage door remote work sometimes but fail to respond when you need it most? We understand that can be challenging, especially when you don’t know the cause of the malfunction.  As one of your home’s most frequently used entrances, your garage door undergoes a lot of wear and tear, leading to occasional issues. However, if the defect occurs more than usual, we recommend you contact an expert immediately to resolve the problem.  This comprehensive guide on troubleshooting your garage door remote and opener will teach you how the garage door remote works so you can understand what you’re dealing with. You’ll also […]

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How to Pick a Garage Door Colour

Choosing a colour for your garage door is an excellent opportunity to enhance your property’s curb appeal. This selection process can be exciting for new homeowners and those who are replacing their current garage doors and looking for ways to increase their property’s visual aesthetics.  With an endless selection of colours, you may wonder how to select the correct tones for your garage door. What colour you should paint your garage door depends on the exterior colour of your home, the roof, front door and shutters. Consider the following tips to find the best colour palette for your garage door.  […]

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Garage Door Makes Loud Noise When Opening

You rely on your garage door to access your house multiple times daily. When your garage door starts making banging sounds while opening and closing, you might have a serious issue on your hands. Regular wear and tear can cause garage door springs to break or fail, leading to loud noises and preventing your door from working correctly. If you’re experiencing banging sounds with your garage door, springs might be the problem.  Use this guide to learn more about fixing a noisy garage door and broken springs.  Table of Contents Why Is My Garage Door So Loud When Opening?Why Are […]

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Why Is My Garage Door Opening on Its Own?

Have you noticed your garage door opening and closing by itself? While this can be an annoying issue, it also poses security concerns. When your garage door continually opens and closes on its own, it can leave your property vulnerable to intruders and make it difficult for you to control your energy costs. You might also deal with pests or animals freely roaming your garage. Luckily, this is a common issue that professionals can fix. Learn how to find the source of the problem, discover troubleshooting tips and see how experts can quickly get your garage door back in working […]

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TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS REGARDING COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS)

First, we would like to say thanks to all our customers. We’re all in this together, and our actions will determine how we rebound from this pandemic. We are open for business to keep our customer’s garage doors operating during these difficult times. We ask that you respect our policies as we will, in turn, respect yours and your home.   We are doing everything in our power to stop the spread, this includes: The closure of all our 4 showrooms. Parts sales will be paid in full by phone or email, parts will be left at the door for […]

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Here’s How to Avoid Garage Door Repairs

Let’s see. It is huge, heavy and it moves completely out of the way, every day, twice. But when’s the last time you had garage door repairs? Chances are you either have never needed to repair your garage door, or you can’t remember the last time you did. But that doesn’t mean that you won’t ever need a door repair. Very often, the door should be fixed, but we go on living with it as it is. Maybe it doesn’t quite close all the way, or it wakes up the neighbors every time you use it. In any case, there are ways […]

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The Future of Garage Doors

While our memories can fade, it seems like throughout the 20th century and so far in the 21st, just about the only thing that changed in garages was the addition of garage door openers. Sure, garage doors changed in that they are now built with more durable materials and they’re insulated. We also started using the garage to store anything except our cars. But, generally speaking, you’d probably not find too much really different about your grandfather’s garage compared to yours. That’s all about to change if it hasn’t started already. Table of Contents Here are just a few ways your […]

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Why A Cheap Garage Door Won’t Offer Much Value

We all want the best deal, even when it comes to getting a new garage door. But, using the lowest price to choose a new garage door as the only way to determine the best deal can backfire. This doesn’t mean you can’t get a good garage door at low prices. In fact, most of the great garage door brands we represent here at Whitby Garage Doors offer good, low-priced, entry-level doors. Table of Contents The Lifetime Value of a New Garage Door1. The Energy Efficiency of Your Home2. A Dirtier, Noisier garage3. Greater Durability The Lifetime Value of a […]

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Why Check Out the Gallery on a Garage Door Website

If you’re in the market for a new garage door, you’ll probably be visiting more than a few garage door websites. While websites are basically online advertisements for a business, you can still tell a lot about a company from them. One quick way to get a bit of real background is to look for ‘credibility symbols’. These are logos of industry associations or awards from review sites like Homestars. If they are authentic, they can and some measure of credibility to a company you haven’t dealt with before, or even heard of. You can simply visit the sites or […]

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