Anatomy of a Garage Door
While you may be familiar with the various ways in which your garage door makes your life easier, you may not immediately be able to call to mind the function of every moving part. However, understanding how your garage door works can be instrumental in completing your own troubleshooting projects and articulating to garage door […]
How to Replace Garage Door Hinges
If the hinges on your garage door have grown old and worn out, or are making squeaking sounds when the door opens or closes, you may need to replace your hinges. The task is fairly simple but requires a basic understanding of the way garage door hinges work and how to properly remove and re-install […]
How to Teach Your Children About Garage Door Safety
It’s officially Spring, and now more than ever, little feet will be pitter-pattering in and outside your home. The weather is warm, your kids are excited to run free after a winter of being cooped up inside, and you’re concerned about their safety. One particular area of your home deserves extra attention when it comes […]
Why Choose Ponderosa?
Here at Ponderosa Garage Doors, we understand that your home is an incredibly personal asset. Making investments in your property, whether they include repair, maintenance, or new installation, requires careful review and discussions with your family. If you are in a position to make updates or repairs to your home, we want to you to […]
Why Won’t My Garage Door Open?
If you have ever settled into your car with the intention of backing it out of your garage, or stood outside your garage, opener in hand, all without any door movement, you’re probably wondering what’s wrong. The following tips can help you troubleshoot a garage door that won’t open, whatever the problem may be.
Storm Damage and Your Garage
CRASH! BOOM! The house is shaking. Your mind is racing. It sounds like a tornado touched down on your roof. What just happened? As you struggle not to go into sensory overload, you realize a tree has fallen on your home. Every year Vancouver and Portland are buffeted by storms. Wind and water bring down […]
How to Re-Attach Your Automatic Garage Door Opener
When you open your garage manually, the door can sometimes detach from the trolley on the carriage. Don’t worry, it’s one of our most popular service questions. This can happen if the power goes out during operation or other system malfunctions occur with the garage door or the opener. Fortunately, the solution is quite simple […]
Is Your Garage Intruder-Proof?
Despite advancements in garage door security, due to intricate passcodes and radio transmission-based remote openers, as well as updated construction, your home may still be vulnerable to intrusion. Criminals frequently case homes with garage doors, looking for weak spots where entry may be possible. Not only do garage doors provide an easy access point, but […]
How Does Remote Entry Work?
Keyless devices allow us access to spaces in our home without having to dig through our bags for keys or put the grocery bags down. Remote entry to your garage is all about convenience, and allows you to lock and unlock the largest door in your home with ease, at the push of a button. […]
How to Open Your Garage Door Manually
If your home has experienced a power failure or you have lost your remote, you may need to open your garage door manually. The process is simple but requires careful manuvering to ensure your safety, as well as that of the door. Luckily, all garage doors include a bypass that allows you to open it […]