Garage Door Replacement Ranks #2 In Home Improvement Survey
Garage Door Replacement continues to be a top-ranking investment in home improvement survey. Garage door replacement, window replacement, kitchen remodel, deck addition. Do you have a list of home improvement projects to tackle? Wondering what home improvement projects offer the greatest return on your investment? Wonder no more. Remodeling magazine answered that question for you. Each […]
4 Common Reasons Your Garage Door May Need Service – Consumer Alert Video
There are 4 common reasons your garage door may need service – can you list them? Familiarize yourself with these problems and explore their possible solutions. Take these steps and you could prevent yourself from garage door repair scams. In our last blog, we shared with you Garage Door Repair Scams- Consumer Alert Video that […]
5 Steps to Buying A New Garage Door
Considering buying a new garage door rather than spending the money on costly repairs, or painting your existing one? You begin to do a little research, and realize there is more to buying a new garage door than you realized! You’ve discovered that there are numerous materials, styles, and other features that you will have to contemplate. […]
Video: A Guide to C.H.I. Residential Garage Door Styles
In the market for a new garage door? We’ve put together this guide to C.H.I. Residential Garage Door Styles. Time-honored vs. leading-edge. Uniformity and harmonization vs. contrast and distinction. What’s your style? How about when it comes to garage doors? Equipped with the knowledge of the impact that a garage door has on a home’s […]
10 Things You Need to Know about Garage Door Safety
Garage door safety awareness and regular maintenance will ensure that the largest moving door in your home is operating smoothly and safely, and will give you worry-free, convenient access to your home. The garage door has come a long way in terms of materials and style over the years. It’s interesting to note that the […]
How Do I Know If My Garage Door Is Properly Balanced?
A properly balanced garage door operates smoothly and quietly. It allows you to lift and lower your door by hand with minimal effort. If you have an automatic garage door opener, a balanced garage door reduces the strain on your opener, allowing the opener to lift the weight limits it was designed for. Conduct the […]
4 Things You Need to Know About Garage Operator Safety
In our last blog, we explored the history of the garage door opener, in which we touched briefly on the fact that although garage doors and garage door openers brought convenience, as with many new developments involving electronics, the issue of safety very quickly emerged. Improperly adjusted opener force settings and safety eyes, falling doors, uncontrolled […]
The Value of Choosing an Accredited Garage Door Dealer
An accredited garage door dealer has been vigorously tested and approved in the areas of quality, safety and expertise. The right contractor can make all the difference. Upright Door Service Inc. suggested Tips for Finding and Qualifying the Right Contractor which highlights the importance of collecting information before making a hiring decision. Similarly, you can […]
Avoid Garage Door Repair Scams
Garage door repair scams. They occur all too often. Learn what you can do to spot garage door repair scams. Furthermore, learn the value of hiring an accredited garage door dealer. These days there are many types of scams that cause people to lose their hard-earned money. IRS Scams. Debt Collection Scams. Employment Scams. And […]
Understanding R-Value and Energy Efficiency in Garage Doors
R-Value. Heat conductors. Energy consumption. Thermal resistance. These terms and many more affect the energy efficiency of your home. In your effort to save money, lower energy usage, and leave a smaller carbon footprint, have you ever considered the role your garage door can play in reducing energy bills? Did you know that your garage door […]
Benefits of Supporting Local Business
Supporting local business benefits not only the proprietors, but also the communities they belong to. Successful, independent locally owned businesses enrich the communities they are based in, in many ways. Small businesses generate the following: 1.) Community Character • Diverse small businesses establish a community’s unique character and contributes to its identity. • As small […]
Tips for Finding and Qualifying the Right Contractor
The right contractor can make all the difference in a home renovation. The gorgeous kitchen remodel you’ve been dreaming of for years. The finished basement that provides your family with much needed extra space. The outdoor patio retreat to entertain your guests in the warmer weather. There are many reasons that we as homeowners choose […]
Answers to 3 FAQs About Garage Door Springs
Ever wondered why your garage door spring broke, why it is recommended that both springs on a double door be replaced, or if you can replace the spring yourself? If so, continue reading. Q: Why did my garage door spring break? When the torsion spring on a garage door breaks many people are left wondering why, […]
Garage Door Maintenance Tips
Periodically inspecting and servicing your garage doors will ensure that they are working at peak performance, and will last for years to come. Watch this short video from C.H.I. Overhead Doors on garage door maintenance tips, and have your garage door serviced before wear and tear issues develop into major problems. WARNING: Some garage door […]
7 Reasons Why Garage Remote Won’t Work
Many people enjoy the safety, security, and convenience of garage door openers. Being able to control a garage door with just the touch of a button is such an everyday common occurrence, that most people don’t give it much thought. Until the garage remote won’t work. If it the garage remote is not responding, resist […]
Holiday Gift Guide from Upright Door Service Inc.
Our Holiday Gift Guide has some great gift ideas for the homeowners on your list! Who is on your gift list this holiday season? What are their needs? [checklist style=”black”] Homeowner who is in need of a new garage door? A senior/person with mobility challenges who could benefit from convenience and accessibility to their home […]
Our Community Unites to Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham
On Wed May 6, the communities of Port Perry and Uxbridge Ontario had the opportunity to show a local children’s charity their full support, and they didn’t disappoint! Once a year around the world, McDonald’s Restaurants celebrate McHappy Day where portions of sales are donated to designated charities. This year, Ginger and Sandy Jackson, franchisees […]
Video: Why Isn’t My Wireless Keypad Working?
Has this ever happened to you? Your garage door control and your remote controls are working, but your keypad isn’t? Changing the battery or reprogramming may be necessary. Watch this brief video from LiftMaster to learn more. For information on reprogramming, as well as safety information, consult your owner’s manual. If you’re still having trouble […]
Video: How to Maintain Your Lifestyle Garage Door Screen
If you own a Lifestyle Screen for your garage door, you’ll be anticipating spending time in your garage space in the warm weather – enjoying warm breezes without the nuisance of insects. Watch this video produced by Lifestyle Screens to learn how to perform preventative maintenance on your screen door. We’ve outlined the steps from […]
Video: Why Won’t My Garage Door Open Fully?
You’re running late, you’re in a hurry, and to make matters worse, you press the button on your garage door remote, and…it won’t open all the way! What’s going on, and what can be done to fix it? Watch this brief video from Liftmaster to understand what’s happening, and possible ways to fix the problem, […]
Guest Blog: PropertyGuys Share 3 Key Components For Selling Your Home
You’ve wondered about it right? How do I sell my home? Where do I start? What do I need to do? If you need help selling your home, PropertyGuys can help. PropertyGuys.com is a Canadian real estate marketing company that provides homeowners with the tools they need to sell their homes privately, allows homeowners to […]
Protect Your Family From Dangers of Carbon Monoxide in Home and Garage
On October 15, 2014 a new bill (Bill 77 – Hawkins Gignac Act) was passed in Ontario, which makes Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors mandatory in every home, regardless of the age of the home. If you have oil, wood or gas burning appliances, a furnace or water heater, wood or gas fireplace, an attached garage […]
The Beauty of Wood Garage Doors Meets The Durability of Steel
When homeowners indicate they are interested in a new garage door and specifically request distinctive door designs and finishes, we are pleased to introduce them to the C.H.I.’s ACCENTS WOODTONES line. Now homeowners can enjoy rich, natural wood grain replicated on steel garage doors. The beauty of wood, with the nearly maintenance-free durability of steel […]
Garage Door Opener Technology: Then and Now
Explore the history of garage door openers. From the first garage door opener to the latest in garage door opener technology. Wonder where the word “garage” comes from? The word originated from the french word “garer”. It means to shelter or protect. As owning cars became increasingly popular and accessible, there came a need to […]
How to Monitor Your Garage Door While Away From Home
In this short 2 minute video you will learn how you can monitor your garage door or close it from anywhere, anytime using LiftMaster’s MyQ Technology. Interested in learning more about this technology for your home or cottage? Contact Upright Door Service Inc. today for more information: (905) 852-1981.
Tips For Choosing Garage Door Colour
Often times our customers ask the question “Should my garage door match the siding, brick, trim, and/or front door?” When it comes to choosing a colour for your garage door, the first step to take is to determine your design objective. Is your goal to make your garage door blend in with the rest of […]
4 Reasons Why We Recommend C.H.I. Overhead Doors
With the numerous garage door manufacturers that exist in the industry today, here are Alan Fortnum’s, President of Upright Door Service Inc., reasons for recommending C.H.I. Overhead Doors. I have been been directly involved in the garage door business since 1989. Prior to 2007, when C.H.I. Overhead Doors first started distributing directly to dealers […]
Video: 2014 Uxbridge Polar Plunge
On the morning of January 1, 2014 approximately 20 participants gathered at Elgin Pond for the second annual Polar Plunge to support the United Way Durham Region. Among those there were 8 people representing family owned and operated residential garage door company Upright Door Service Inc. Thanks to everyone who joined Alan Fortnum, as part […]
Upright Team Makes Splash in 2014 Polar Plunge
On the first morning of 2014, with the temperature hovering around -13 C, volunteers, friends, family and approximately 20 adventurous participants gathered and lined the shore of Elgin Pond for the second annual Polar Plunge to support the United Way. Among the revelers were 8 people representing family owned and operated residential garage door company Upright Door […]
3 Unique Christmas Gift Ideas
Having trouble finding just the right gift for someone on your Christmas list? If that special someone is a homeowner, consider a gift that will add value and security to their home, and immediately enhance the home’s curb appeal. Here are three ideas: 1. Garage Door Openers and Garage Door Accessories The first option is the gift of convenience and […]
New Home? How to erase old remote controls from garage door memory
Is the remote control for your garage door lost or stolen? Or, have you bought a new home and acquired a garage door opener with it? There are situations that, for your safety and security, would warrant erasing the memory for your garage door opener and reprogramming it. Watch this brief tutorial from (Chamberlain/LiftMaster) to […]