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A garage door is one appliance that most homeowners tend to take for granted. Like your washing machine or your stove, you only realize its true value when it conks out and you’re left to handle the repairs.

If your garage door suddenly stops working, you might be tempted to call your local experts as soon as possible. After all, unless you’re specially trained in this niche, the process will be time-consuming and expensive, right?

Not always.

There are many common garage door repairs that you can easily do on your own! The key is having access to the right tools and how-to guides.

Still a little apprehensive? Read on.

Today, we’re sharing a few of the top reasons why it’s easy and smart to add “garage door repair” to your growing list of skills. We’ll also show you how to find the resources you need to handle future issues on your own!

A Look at U.S. Homeowners and DIY Repairs

Owning and maintaining your own residence might sound like a dream, but it doesn’t come cheap. Regardless of the size of your home, handling routine breakdowns can cost you.

In fact, according to research, the average U.S. homeowner spends nearly $10,000 each year on typical home maintenance expenses.

Chances are, you might not have that kind of cash just lying around. Even if you do, it can be draining to turn around and spend it on repeat repairs every few months.

Saving money is one of the many reasons why more people than ever before are embracing DIY repairs. One study shows that around 55% of homeowners will take matters into their own hands before calling in a repair team. However, only a fraction of them (around 31%) manage to successfully complete those projects on their own.

Why is this number so low? Of the ones who fail to complete their projects, 31% explain that they underestimated the time required to complete the work, while 42% have put those projects off indefinitely because the materials ended up being too expensive.

As such, it’s no surprise to find that the average homeowner only completes four DIY home maintenance projects each year.

Are you looking to increase that number? If so, you have more resources at your fingertips than ever before! From YouTube videos to helpful online databases, like our blog, you can easily conduct one internet search and find tomes of data on how to repair almost any device, from your blender to your microwave.

On our site, you’ll find tons of insights and tips on how to navigate the most common issues that may occur with your garage door.

Wondering if you have what it takes to start this kind of project on your own and see it all the way through to completion? Let’s take a look at a few of the main reasons why the answer should be an emphatic “yes!”

Why Should You Do Your Own Garage Door Repairs?

There are many different reasons why it’s best to perform your own garage door repairs. From cost savings to personal pride, the benefits are far-reaching. If you’re staring at your broken garage door and wondering what to do, it helps to know that you’re more capable than you might think.

Here are a few of the top reasons why you’re ready to do this project, and how to take that next step with confidence.

1. Parts Are Easy to Find

Worried that you’ll get halfway through your garage door repair project, only to find that you need some obscure part that could take weeks to track down?

While that might have been the case years ago, it’s a different story today. Using our helpful Part Finder tool, you can enjoy instant access to almost any repair part you’ll need to get your door system up and running again.

To make your search as quick and easy as possible, we’ve divided our available replacement parts into different, popular categories, including:

• Owner and operator parts (e.g. gears and sprockets, logic boards, limit switches, etc.)
• Bearings and bearing plates
• Brackets
• Cables and cable drums
• Hinges
• Lubrication products
• Pulleys
• Rollers

With just a few clicks, you can find the part you need. Then, once you click on it, our thorough product descriptions help you make sure you’re looking at the exact piece you need.

At DIY Garage Door Parts, we ship all of our products to all 50 states, so you can rest assured we have what you need and can get it to your doorstep in no time.

2. Tutorials Are Easy to Follow

You don’t have to moonlight as a repair specialist to understand how to fix a garage door problem. In fact, you don’t even have to be especially handy around the house!

Now, the internet is replete with guides that can help you learn how to fix nearly every corner of your home. The only issue? It can be difficult to vet the true authority of these so-called “experts” without verification.

Remember: Just because someone has a popular YouTube channel or a slick-looking website, that doesn’t mean they’re an industry-leading expert in the repair space. That’s why it pays to go straight to a trusted source, like our team.

Our company is built on a few pillars that set us apart from others in this space. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service, fair pricing, and excellent customer service at every turn. We’re a family-owned, American business more interested in helping our customers and giving back to our community than we are about building our own bottom line.

The number of tutorials available online can be overwhelming, so it’s best to cut through the clutter and bypass the smoke and mirrors. When you visit our site, you’ll find the exact information you need, without any of the hidden charges, faux advice, or unscrupulous business practices that you don’t.

In all of our online videos, you’ll discover clear, step-by-step instructions that are easy for anyone to follow. Here, you’ll find more than tutorials on how to solve your garage door issues. We’ll also share the exact way to use the products you find in our shop, so you never have to wonder if you’re doing it the right way.

Whether you’re replacing a garage door torsion spring, installing a new bottom rail, or simply learning your way around your new door remote, we’ve got you covered with the professional videos you need.

3. Save Money

Of course, we can’t ignore one of the most obvious reasons why it pays to do your own home garage door repairs: You’ll save money along the way!

Any time you call a repair crew to your home, you’re not only paying for the replacement parts necessary to solve the issue. In addition, you’re also shelling over your hard-earned money for a service call, which can range from around $50 per hour to $100 or more per hour.

While every team will set their own specific charges, the reality is that this is money you could keep in your pocket. The only things standing between you and a fully functional garage door are the right parts and the knowledge of how to use them!

When you take the time to watch the videos on our blog, you’ll discover how each part works and what it’s meant to do. From there, you can follow along and perform your own home maintenance. While you’ll still have to pay for the materials, the labor is free and that aforementioned service charge is non-existent.

The best part? When you source your parts from a company like ours, you can also cut out the “middle man” and avoid the upcharge that most technicians tack onto any gear they sell. Our prices are among the lowest and most competitive in the market, so you know you’re never paying more than you need to.

Plus, for every dollar you spend with us, we’ll allocate a portion of that money to support local community programs and missions. Thus, you’re not only pocketing some major savings, but the money that you do spend does a ton of good.

4. Get Repairs Done Quicker

How many times have you called a local repair team for an issue with your home, only to be told that there’s a pretty extensive waiting list and they can’t send someone out for a week or so?

If it’s a minor issue with an appliance that you don’t use every day, you might not mind playing the waiting game. However, if it’s an everyday machine that multiple people in your family rely on, you need it fixed ASAP.

With a garage door, leaving any part broken, incomplete, or unsecured could do more than drive you nuts. It could also leave your home less secure, which can be a major concern.

A solid, secure, and well-functioning garage door system is critical to ensure that the only things allowed in your garage are people or objects that you’ve allowed. Otherwise, you could unwillingly open your home up to an intrusion risk, as well as damage from inclement weather.

This is where we come in. When you order from us, your order becomes our top priority.

Most of our orders ship out on the same day, as long as you place the order by 11:00 a.m. EST Monday through Friday. If you order later, no problem! Your part will ship out first thing the next business day.

With every order, you’ll receive an order ID. Along with your billing email, you can use this order ID to track your order at any time, right on our website. We know that time is of the essence, and we’re here to make sure you can get your garage door repaired as quickly as possible.

5. Build Personal Confidence

A little timid about your ability to handle a garage door issue on your own? That hesitation is perfectly normal! Yet, it doesn’t have to hold you back from trying.

Many homeowners underestimate their ability to wield a tool and fix a problem around the house. This is especially the case with the Millennial generation, where nearly 45% of the population is embarrassed about their lack of basic home maintenance knowledge.

Everyone has to start somewhere, and the more projects you successfully complete on your own, the more willing you’ll be to work on other garage door issues in the future!

Down the road, this won’t only save you time and money. It also helps build your personal confidence and a sense of satisfaction in your work. You can’t say the same thing about letting a professional take the reins from the very beginning.

6. All the Tools You Need, In One Place

How often have you had to shop all around town for the parts needed to complete a simple home maintenance project? With that amount of hassle, it’s no wonder why so many people jump ship and decide to call a repair crew instead!

This is another reason why it helps to find a one-stop-shop like ours. We make it easy to make sure that you have all of the correct tools, parts, and accessories that you need to successfully complete your repair. You can shop right from the comfort of your own home, and never have to worry about braving traffic or visiting multiple stores just to find the equipment you need.

This is true regardless of the size of the gear you require. In addition to stocking heavy-duty battery backups, pulley kits and other like-sized items, we also offer the smaller tools and hardware required to connect everything together, including S-hooks, eye bolts, weather seals, and more!

With the time you’ll save on buying materials, you can get your repair done in even less time than you’d planned!

7. Grow Your Education and Skill Sets

There are a few different ways that people learn best. Some of these include:

 

• Visual learners (learn by seeing)
• Auditory learners (learn by listening)
• Verbal learners (learn by speaking)
• Physical learners (learn by touching)

 

Which one are you? If you aren’t sure, this online quiz can help you discover your optimal learning style. Whichever type of lifelong student you are, you’ll find resources designed just for you on our garage door repair website.

For instance, if you learn best by visually watching others perform a task, then our YouTube videos are ideal. On the other hand, if you’re more auditory or verbal in nature, you can read our blog posts out loud and write down the steps. Physical learners will enjoy looking at each component of their part and discovering how it works.

Performing garage door repairs on your own helps you expand your existing maintenance knowledge. Even the most seemingly complex topics, such as how to open a garage door with a broken spring, will become ingrained in your mind so you always know what to do.

8. Easily Ship Parts Back

Did you accidentally order the wrong part? What about a part you don’t need or one that won’t fit your garage door?

If a technician made that same mistake, you might have to wait for weeks for the error to be resolved and the correct part to arrive. However, when you order from our online shop, you can quickly and easily send most of your parts back for the right ones you need.

Our simple and straightforward 60-day return policy applies to every item in our collection, with the exception of any special orders. These special orders can include, but are not limited to:

• Commercial garage door springs
• Industrial springs
• Obsolete torsion springs
• Over-stressed garage door springs

As long as you follow the guidelines outlined in the policy and your items are determined to be refundable, you can ship the incorrect part back and order your new one, receiving it in a matter of days. This turnaround time is much quicker than one you might experience if you had to order a new part through a repair team.

Many of our competitors do not offer access to this kind of service, prohibiting the return of certain products, such as garage door springs. In addition to our 60-day return policy, we also offer standard lifetime warranties on our products, including our springs, so you know you’re getting a solid product at a great deal.

Again, you can’t exactly afford to let your garage door sit broken for an extended period of time. This is another way that doing the job yourself can help you shorten the overall project timeline.

9. Access to Expert Advice

When you decide to handle your garage door repair without the help of an on-site technician, it’s important to remember that you’re not doing it fully alone.

If you have any questions at any time, you can reach out to our team for expert advice, help, and guidance. As industry-leading professionals in this space, we are happy to lend the support you need and will treat your project like it’s our own.

From torsion springs and brackets to cables and other accessories, we’re here to answer any questions that you might have about our products. You don’t have to guess at each step, wondering if you’re doing it the right way or if you may have ventured off track!

In addition, we’ll also help clear up any confusion about the procedures detailed in our videos. In this way, you can think of it as having direct access to some of the most experienced experts in the niche, but without the sky-high fees and service charges that you’d pay for at-home service.

We’re available to talk on the phone from Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and you can always reach us by email! Excellent customer service is a cornerstone of our company, and we take great strides to make sure that we always provide our online community members with the timely advice they need.

10. Share Your Insights With Others

You might not be the resident “handy person” in the neighborhood just yet, but it won’t stay like that for long! As you grow your confidence and perform more at-home repairs, you might find that others in your immediate circle will suddenly start coming to you for advice on how to fix just about every issue with their own garage doors!

When this happens, you know you can count on the resources that our company provides. You can show your friends and family members how to use our Part Finder to locate the exact items they need, and then direct them to our informative YouTube channel, where they’ll discover dozens of videos to help them become the master of their own garage door domain!

Discover How Easy It is to Perform Your Own Garage Door Repairs

You’ve been putting off the inevitable for long enough. It’s time to take control of those lingering garage door repairs and finally solve the issue for good.

Whether you’re dealing with a defective spring, an opener that won’t work, or any other problem, you can find the products you need in our online shop. At the same time, you’ll also have instant access to professional guides and videos that can walk you through the steps required to use your new parts correctly.

Along the way, you can always contact us to ask any questions or learn more about our services. We’ll help you unlock the key to successful home repairs and empower you to tackle any issue down the road!