Overhead Door Repair Blog by American Veteran Las Vegas

How to Spend Valentine’s Day in the Garage

February 2, 2018

Love is in the air once again. Valentine’s Day is coming up, and a lot

Maintenance Tips for the New Year 2018

Maintenance Tips for the New Year

Sometimes, a broken garage door part can trick you because it won’t seem to be

4 New Year’s Resolutions For Your Garage Door

4 New Year’s Resolutions For Your Garage Door

New Year is here, and it’s the perfect time to begin new habits and make

Common Garage Door Problems During Winter

Common Garage Door Problems During Winter

The cold and dark season doesn’t only mean fun activities in the snow for the

Simple Ideas to Decorate Your Garage Door This Christmas

December 1, 2017

Our garage doors take up a large portion of your home’s overall facade so make

AVGD - Signs You Need a New Garage Door

Signs You Need a New Garage Door

The garage door service is often overlooked by many homeowners, but they are actually very

Safety Tips About Garage Doors

Safety Tips You Need to Know About Garage Doors

You may not have realized it, but your garage door is the largest opening in

4 Reasons to Hire a Garage Door Repair Expert

4 Reasons to Hire a Garage Door Repair Expert

When you get your garage door installed the first time properly, you shouldn’t be dealing

Smart Reasons to Install Keyless Entry for Your Garage

Smart Reasons to Install Keyless Entry for Your Garage

Having a garage is one of the perks of owning a home. Along with the

How to Insulate Your Garage Door

How to Insulate Your Garage Door

Garage insulation helps in cutting energy bills and preventing street noise. Below are the steps

How to Open a Garage Door with an Opener Manually

How to Open a Garage Door with an Opener Manually

Power outages can be a scary feat no matter if you’ve dealt with one before.

My Garage Door Opener Isn't Working

My Garage Door Opener Isn’t Working

In this day and age, we are lucky to have access to several handy devices

What to do When Your Garage Door Cable Breaks

What to Do When Your Garage Door Cable Breaks

Have you ever tried to lift an old garage door or a garage door with

Garage Door Opener Troubleshooting

Garage Door Opener Troubleshooting

Warning: Undertaking repairs to appliances can be hazardous. Use the proper tools and safety equipment

Garage Door Opener Remotes Won't Work

Garage Door Opener Remotes Won’t Work

The below instructions guide you on what to do if your garage door opener remotes

Replacing the Safety Sensors on a Garage Door Opener

Replacing the Safety Sensors on a Garage Door Opener

Safety sensors prevent the garage door from closing on a person or an object. One

Replacing the Belt on a Belt-Drive

Replacing the Motor on a Belt-Drive Garage Door Opener

This belt-drive garage door opener DIY repair guide gives step-by-step instructions for replacing the motor.

Replacing the Logic Board

Replacing the Logic Board on a Garage Door Opener

The logic board inside a garage door opener is the brains of the garage door

Replacing the Gear and Sprocket Assembly

Replacing the Gear and Sprocket Assembly on a Chain-Drive Door

This garage door opener DIY repair guide gives step-by-step instructions for replacing the gear and

Replacing the Drive and Worm Gears

Replacing the Drive and Worm Gears on a Chain-Drive Garage Door Opener

In most Chamberlain, Lift master, and Sears’s openers a motor turns the worm gears and

Replacing the Chain and Cable Assembly

Replacing the Chain and Cable Assembly on a Chain-Drive Opener

This chain-drive garage door opener DIY repair guide gives step-by-step instructions for replacing the chain

Replacing the Belt on a Belt-Drive

Replacing the Belt on a Belt-Drive Garage Door Opener

This belt-drive garage door opener DIY repair guide gives step-by-step instructions for replacing the belt.

Replacing the Battery on a Garage Door Opener

Replacing the Battery on a Garage Door Opener

The battery of the garage door opener is located inside the motor unit, the battery

Garage Door Opener Wall Control Troubleshooting

Garage Door Opener Wall Control Troubleshooting

What happens when your wall control doesn’t work on your garage door opener? When your

Garage Door Won't Move Motor and Travel Troubleshooting

Garage Door Won’t Move: Motor and Travel Troubleshooting

Garage doors are one of the most important things in your home that need regular

Garage Door Opener Remotes Don't Work

Garage Door Opener Remotes Don’t Work

Garage doors offer convenience, privacy, and security so it would be a concern when there

DIY Garage Door Tune Up

DIY: Garage Door Tune-Up

What can I do to maintain my garage door? This is a question we get

My Garage Door Won't Close and Blinks 10 Times

My Garage Door Won’t Close and Blinks 10 Times

This will explain how to troubleshoot a garage door opener that won’t close the door

The 6 Second Garage Door Break-in You Can Prevent

The 6 Second Garage Door Break-In You Can Prevent

A home burglary happens over 16 times every day in Las Vegas. The only thing

How to Install a Garage Door Opener

How to Install a Garage Door Opener

The following steps are for how to install a garage door opener for an old

Replace Garage Door Cables and Bottom Brackets

How to Replace Garage Door Cables and Bottom Brackets

Garage door and garage door openers have many moving parts. Most of the components of

How to Install an Overhead Garage Door

How to Install an Overhead Garage Door

The instructions below from American Veteran Garage will guide you through the general principles of

How to Level Your Garage Door

How to Level Your Garage Door

Your garage door can be out of level for several reasons sometimes it can be

The ALADDIN Smart Phone App

The ALADDIN Smart Phone App

It’s possible to monitor the status of your garage door, using your apple and android

Installing The Chamberlin WiFi Opener

Installing The Chamberlin Wi-Fi Opener

The following steps are important when you want to install the HD950WF Wi-Fi enabled garage

How to Install a Garage Door Opener

How to Install a Garage Door Opener

The following steps are important when changing a belt drive garage door opener. What are

Open Your Garage Door With a Broken Spring

Is It Okay to Open Your Garage Door With a Broken Spring?

The garage door is normally installed with torsion springs that are mounted on top of

How Do I know I have the Correct Springs

How Do I Know If I Have The Correct Springs?

It’s important that your garage door has the correct springs and your garage door is

The Advantages of Having 2 Springs on my Garage Door

The Advantages of 2 Springs on Your Garage Door | American Veteran

What are the advantages of having two springs vs one spring on my garage door?

My Garage Door Will Open or Close by Itself

My Garage Door Will Open or Close by Itself

“Phantom operation” of garage doors is when a garage door will open or close by

My Garage Door Won’t Close During the Day

My Garage Door Won’t Close During the Day

Garage door openers are installed with sensors to enhance the security of any given house.

My Garage Door Opener is Making a lot of Noise

My Garage Door Opener is Making a lot of Noise

A loud garage door opener that makes a lot of noise is, for some people

I Hit my Garage Door With My Car!

I Hit My Garage Door With My Car!

First of all, don’t feel bad. Unfortunately, we get that a lot. The best advice

Should I Install a Lock on My Garage Door

Should I Install a Lock on My Garage Door?

This is a common question because people want to know the best ways to secure

Do my Garage Door Rollers Need to be Replaced

Do my Garage Door Rollers Need to be Replaced?

Garage door rollers play a vital roll in the smooth operation of any garage door.

How to Choose a Garage Door

How to Choose a Garage Door

The garage door is a very important part of a home. Both appearance and functionality

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