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Explore DDM Garage Doors’ full library of educational materials. This index brings together practical garage door and dock leveler guidance, product information, company updates, and other published resources in one place.

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How to Install the Safe-T-Winder™ This blog explains how to use the Safe-T-Winder™ to wind torsion springs without winding bars. Some skill and a power drill is all you need.
The Torsion Spring Safe-T-Winder™ The Torsion Spring Safe-T-Winder uses a power drill to wind garage door springs up to 1500 pounds safely and efficiently.
Leadership, Values, and Where to Grow DDM Garage Doors leaders share how faith, servant leadership, stewardship, and continuous improvement shape company culture, employee care, and customer service
DDM Staff Spotlight: Staff Technical Advisor Chad McLean on Joining DDM and Growing Into His Role Chad McLean brings faith, engineering practicality, and servant leadership to DDM Garage Doors, improving safety, instructions, efficiency, and customer care.
God's Providence* and Partnership: DDM Avoids Layoffs After Stripe Releases Reserves DDM Garage Doors faced a payroll crisis until Stripe unexpectedly released $35,884.60 in reserves, allowing the company to protect jobs and meet payroll.
Ten to 20 Minute Shutdown Ritual to Leave Work at Work - DDM Garage Doors Blog A simple four-step shutdown ritual can reduce decision fatigue, create closure after work, and help you protect your time, focus, and presence at home.
From SEO Associate to Vice President: Liz Dzik’s Journey at DDM Garage Doors, Inc. Liz Dzik’s journey to vice president at DDM Garage Doors shows how faith, grit, curiosity, and a willingness to serve can shape strong leadership.
Remembering Our Troops This Memorial Day Explore the history and meaning of Memorial Day, from its post-Civil War roots to today’s national observance honoring those who gave their lives in military service.
Congratulations to Liz Dzik on Her Promotion to Vice President DDM Garage Doors celebrates Liz Dzik’s promotion to Vice President, recognizing her leadership, stewardship, technical growth, and lasting impact on the company.
Christmas Meditation “No woman ever conceived a child, no mare a foal, without Him. But once, and for a special purpose, He dispensed with that long line which is His instrument: once His life-giving finger touched a woman without passing through the ages of interlocked events. Once the great glove of Nature was taken off His hand. […]
Torsion Springs: American vs. Foreign At DDM, we run at least three tests to ensure the quality of our springs. One of the tests is cycle life. We’ve found that some of the imports are lasting 30-50% longer.
Torsion Spring Replacement Instructions 2 Page Here are the new torsion spring instructions for printing for personal use. Please remember these are copyrighted. Enjoy! Dan
Supply Chain Issues Have Not Ended The supply chain issues resulting from the pandemic continue to impact a variety of industries, including the garage door industry.
New, Long-Lasting Torsion Springs DDM has a new product line: long-lasting torsion springs. These springs outlast every other torsion spring on the market by at least 50%.
Garage Door Pulleys We discuss how garage door cable pulleys on extension spring systems work, what to do when they break and where to get replacements.
Updates to the High Lift Inquiry Form We recently updated our automated High Lift Inquiry Form. It is easier than ever to get a quote for the cost of your custom high lift kit.
How to Select Bottom Retainers Bottom retainers come in a variety of shapes and sizes. We hope this will help you to select which retainer to use.
How to Install PVC Stop Molding on a Garage Door Garage doors can get drafty. Installing garage door PVC stop molding weatherstripping will help keep cold and critters on the outside of your garage.
Twin Contact Bottom Seals Since twin contact bottom seals do a better job at sealing your garage door than other types of bottom seals, they might be the ideal choice.
Caleb Penney – our new Customer Service Representative Caleb Penney, our new Customer Service Representative. His desire to help plus a high mechanical aptitude is the best skill set for his job.
How to Rebuild a Serco Hold Down Unit In this video, Dan explains how to take apart and then put back together a Serco dock leveler hold down unit.
How to Replace Garage Door Sections If your garage door is damaged, often only one section needs replacing. This post explains how to replace a single section of a garage door.
How to Install Extension Spring Safety Cables Broken extension springs often fly apart suddenly, which is dangerous. It is best to be proactive and install extension spring safety cables.
How to Replace Garage Door Vertical Tracks Failure to replace garage door tracks can cause wear on rollers, hinges, and cables. This blog explains how to replace your vertical tracks.
How to wind Spring King and Simple Set Spring Systems In this blog post, we explain how to wind Spring King or Simple Set spring systems. These systems are relatively easy to use.
How to Set the Clutch on a Commercial Jackshaft Operator When setting the clutch on one hundred jackshaft operators, it is important to have a consistent method to make sure you set them properly
Philip Kendall About Philip Kendall: I'm currently a Freshman in college, working part-time as blog editor and contributor for the DDM garage doors blog.
How to Lubricate the Torsion Spring Safe-T-Winder™ Learn how to lubricate the new DDM Torsion Spring Safe-T-Winder™ so that you can wind your garage door springs easily and safely.
How to Replace the Clutch on a Commercial Jackshaft Operator Dan explains how to replace the clutch on a commercial jackshaft operator. The clutch can become slippery or burned out from overuse.
How Commercial Operator Clutches Work Operator clutches are one of the safety devices on commercial operators. In this video, we demonstrate how commercial operator clutches work.
Different Types of Limit Switches Over time, engineers have developed a wide variety of different types of limit switches. We present a few of them here.
Amarr Pinch-proof Doors Amarr designed a unique, pinch-proof hinge to keep people from pinching their fingers between the sections of the garage door.
How to Counterbalance a Bi-fold Hangar Door Large bi-fold hangar doors are usually found at airports or specialty production shops. From time to time, smaller bi-fold doors need to be counterbalanced.
Customer Service Representative We are looking for a customer service representative with solid mechanical aptitude, high ethical standards, and a desire to help others.
Allister, Allstar & Raynor Sprockets Garage door makers used to use black sprockets in their openers. Now they use pulleys instead, to minimize wear.
Counter Wiring for A LiftMaster Operator The wiring for a counter on a LiftMaster operator is simple. A counter tracks the usage of a door by counting door cycles.
How to Adjust a LiftMaster Motor So the Belt Fits When replacing the v-belt on a LiftMaster operator, you can slightly adjust the motor so that the v belt fits properly.
How to Replace V Belts on LiftMaster Operators By following the instruction in our YouTube video, you can safely and easily replace the LIftMaster V-Belt on your operator.
LiftMaster Model J Drive Components This blog discusses how torque moves through the LiftMaster Model J drive components, starting at the motor.
How to Replace a LiftMaster Logic 5 Control Board Suppose your LiftMaster Logic 5 Control Board needs replacing. Our simple and detailed instructions will assist you in replacing the board.
Troubleshooting LiftMaster Operator Error Codes LiftMaster operators are designed with error codes to help troubleshoot any errors that occur. We discuss the four most common error codes.
Troubleshooting Photo Eyes on a LiftMaster Operator If a door's photo eyes are not functioning properly, it might prevent the door from closing. There are two ways to troubleshoot photo eyes.
LiftMaster Logic 5 Voltages The LiftMaster Logic 5 operator has different voltages than most commercial operators sold in the last century with two voltages.
Setting Voltages on Single Phase LiftMaster Operators Setting voltages on single-phase LiftMaster operators is simple with dual voltage transformers and the Logic 5 control boards.
Functions of a LiftMaster Logic 5 Control Board Garage door operators and openers have advanced over the years. Now, most operators contain a control board such as the LiftMaster Logic 5.
Counter and Timer Modification for LiftMaster Operators A Counter and Timer Modification for LiftMaster Operators lets us test the cycle life of spring systems by allowing them to run continuously.
Limit Switches Garage door limit switches limit the movement of the door as it opens and closes. These switches "tell" the opener or operator when to stop.
Commercial Door Operator Safety Systems Commercial door operator manufacturers have designed three standard safety systems. In this blog post we describe how each one works.
The History & Quality of LiftMaster Operators We recommend LiftMaster operators. We tested a unit for nearly 200,000 cycles, and the relay and electrical components were still excellent.
Training Garage Door Businesses and Companies in Related Fields DDM Garage Doors trains professionals and maintenance people to repair various types of equipment in the garage door business.
DDM Adjusts to the COVID-19 Coronavirus. Due to the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus, DDM Garage Doors has put in place a strategy to reduce the risk of contracting the virus.
Half-Baked Torsion Springs Sometimes corners are cut, or mistakes occur when the springs need to be baked for a few hours, resulting in half-baked torsion springs.
Taylor Garage Door Hinges The hardware, tracks, and torsion assembly parts for Taylor doors are replaceable with standard hardware, including the garage door hinges.
How to Replace Garage Door Springs In this blog, you will find tutorials for how to replace garage door springs. Springs support the weight of the door, making it easy to lift.
Written Instructions for the S3 Winder The S3 Winder's winding cones are bolted to the bracket, and a drill winds both springs simultaneously without having to use winding bars.
How to Buy Garage Door Springs In this blog, I walk through the process of buying the eight different types of garage door springs that are available at DDM Garage Doors.
Garage Door Shaft Doesn’t Slide A common problem customers have is that the torsion shaft will rotate inside the bearings, but will not slide horizontally through them.
My Toughest Torsion Spring Replacement About 35 years ago, I faced my toughest torsion spring replacement, and it was challenging because I had to replace the springs by myself.
Maintaining Your Garage Door We go into the garage every morning, open the door, drive out, and close the door, not considering garage door maintenance.
Source of Wisdom and Security in the Garage Door Business The value of wisdom and security in our garage door business is immensely significant. There is only one source of wisdom, and that is God.
How to Identify Clopay Doors This post contains two pdf files explaining how to identify Clopay garage doors based on the serial number.
Part-Time Software Help Needed We are looking for an experienced software developer with at least four years' experience programming with PHP and high mechanical aptitude.
How to Remove a Steel Rolling Door Follow these step by step instructions on how to remove a steel rolling door that is less than 16 feet wide and 14 feet high.
How to Install a Steel Rolling Door This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions for installing a steel rolling door. Please take precautions to install the door safely.
How to Replace Steel Rolling Door Springs Springs on steel rolling doors eventually break. This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions for replacing steel rolling door springs.
About Garage Door Cables Garage door cables are normally purchased on rolls. Raw garage door cables are used when a contractor is cutting the cables for doors.
Spring Bumpers on Low Headroom Tracks A creative solution to use simple hockey pucks, purchased for a dollar, as spring bumpers installed at the end of double low headroom tracks.
Some of the Best New Year’s Resolutions I’ve Heard Making a New Year's Resolution can enhance your life in the upcoming year. In this blog, there are a few practical ways of doing so.
Intangible Tools For Residential Garage Door Repair, Part 2 Do you have the intangible tools for residential garage door repair? Please continue answering the questions in "Part 2" to find out.
Intangible Tools For Residential Garage Door Repair, Part 1 By answering the question in this blog you will see if you have the Intangible Tools needed for Residential Garage Door Repair.
Extension Spring Tandem Yokes Extension spring tandem yokes are a good alternative for heavier doors since they allow a total of four springs in a torsion spring system.
In Memory of Harold (Butch) Poling 06-27-1948 to 11-29-2018 This blog is dedicated to the memory of Harold Poling, my mentor, and friend. He will be missed. Visit the Legacy Website for more information.
Garage Door Lubricants and Why WD-40 Just Won’t Cut it Learn how to properly lubricate your garage door. Though WD-40 is seen as a fix-it miracle, it does not work as a garage door lubricant.
Five Things that Get Into a Poorly Sealed Garage This may be the best time to inspect your garage door seals! By weatherproofing your garage door now, you can save on energy costs later.
Garage Door End Hinges: Upgrade Considerations Thinner, narrower end hinges on heavier garage doors tend to break prematurely. It is recommended to upgrade to thicker, wider hinges.
Custom Garage Door Parts If you need to work on your garage door, we have thousands of standard and custom garage door parts categorized for your convenience.
Gapped Torsion Springs: In the Gap? Gapped torsion springs function differently than ungapped springs. Using the wrong springs can cause unneeded expenses and time to rectify.
Increase Your Home’s Value with a New Garage Door According to Remodeling Magazine, adding new garage doors can increase your Home's Value. In addition, it can impact your energy savings.
Garage Door Inspections – A Fall Must-Do! Performing routine garage door inspections can prevent garage door break downs. This can consecutively can save you money and time.
Help Removing Torsion Spring Cones In this blog, we will provide you with valuable information in order to remove the torsion spring cones from the end of the spring.
Rusty and Frayed Cables Rusty and frayed cables can occur for many different reasons. When a cable breaks, the first symptom is usually a crooked garage door.
One-Piece Garage Door Spring Modification If you have an older one-piece garage door that requires modified springs, then look no further, DDM Garage Doors Inc. can help you.
How to Identify the Dock Leveler Parts You Need Most dock levelers use unique parts. By following the tips in this blog, you should be able to identify the dock leveler parts you need
Torsion Spring Inside Diameter Our Torsion Spring Inside Diameter Converter is beneficial when you have an application where a different inside diameter might be needed.
When the End of a Shaft Breaks When the end bearing plate of a garage door is not properly secured, it is common to see the end of a shaft wear and even break.
Dock Leveler Snubber Assemblies Dock leveler snubber assemblies raise the lip and suspend it long enough so that the lip can be lowered onto the back of a trailer.
Installing a LiftMaster 8500 Opener on Low Headroom Doors We are frequently asked if it is possible to install LiftMaster 8500 Openers on doors with low headroom. The answer depends on the situation.
Why Do Garage Door Springs Break? Garage door springs break, even though they are manufactured from wire, which is durable. Due to constant use, they will eventually break.
Pitch of the Torsion Spring Why is one of my garage door springs slinky and the other tight? The answer lies in the pitch of the torsion spring wire.
How Do I Replace Garage Door Cables? Successfully replace your garage door cables by following the instructions in this blog post and watching our YouTube video.
Garage Door Springs Replacement Working with torsion springs is dangerous. However, if you take the proper precautions, you can replace your garage door springs safely.
How to Install Push Down Spring Bumpers If you are using a jackshaft opener, such as the Liftmaster 8500, it might be necessary for you to install push down spring bumpers.
Overhead Door Preventive Maintenance & Inspection The following checklist is for maintenance technicians who can perform preventive maintenance on overhead doors from some type of lift.
Free Garage Door Hardware We include a special offer for free garage door hardware or free winding bars on our Standard Garage Door Torsion Springs page.
Garage Door Hardware Kits For customers who build their own garage door sections, also for those who buy pre-made sections there are hardware kits available.
Wholesale Prices for Garage Door Dealers We are pleased to announce wholesale prices for our valued garage door dealers. This price list was put together to serve them better.
Prices on the Rise Due to the tariffs added to Chinese imports, prices for US-made steel torsion springs have risen because of competition with imported steel.
FedEx and Walgreens Team Up With FedEx and Walgreens teaming up to provide deliveries to your local Walgreens, we would like to extend these benefits to our customers.
Obsolete Garage Door Seals Customers try to find a seal similar to what they have on their door, only to realize that many of these garage door seals are obsolete.
Why Red Paint for Safety? Many manufacturers apply red paint to cable drum set screws and spring anchor brackets to build more safety into their products.
Future Employees Meet Lilias Ohrid Worley, daughter of Maggie and Daryle. She has the potential to be DDM Garage Doors' future employee since she is equipped with VISE-GRIPs.
Good Friday & Resurrection Sunday On Good Friday, Jesus died to forgive the sins of all who would believe in Him! Then, on Resurrection Sunday, Jesus rose from the dead!
Omron Photo Eye Installation If you have a PowerMaster garage door operator, you can install Omron E3JM Photo Eyes. The information provided in this blog will assist you.
Outside Sales Help Wanted We are looking for someone to help with outside sales. The position involves contacting commercial and industrial accounts.
Sales Help Wanted at DDM Garage Doors We need someone to help with sales so our customers in the United States and worldwide get parts for their garage doors and dock equipment.
How to Replace TorqueMaster One Springs By watching our YouTube video in conjunction with our written tutorial, you should be able to replace the TorqueMaster One Springs with ease.
New Products: Shaft and Strut Kits for New Shipping Restrictions With boxes over eight feet long, one extra inch costs more than six times as much to ship. This changed how we ship shaft and strut kits.
A New Day in Shipping :-) Part 2 We have come up with a solution for homeowners so that they don't have to pay the exorbitant shipping fees for eight-foot or longer products.
Introducing Ray Bansal – Phoenix / Scottsdale / Tempe, Prostar Doors Meet Ray Bansal, a new repair professional for residential and commercial garage doors. He works in the Phoenix, Tempe, and Scottsdale areas.
A New Day in Shipping :-( Boxes shipped with UPS or FedEx longer than eight feet have surcharges attached to the shipping costs that can be up to six times the amount.
Tips for Ordering PowerMaster Operators In this blog, we provide you with the criteria needed to select the PowerMaster operator that will help your garage door operate.
Way to Go FedEx! FedEx rises to the occasion and provides us with exceptional customer service in order to sync our shopping cart with there system.
Christmas: What Child is This? The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father. This is Christmas!
Replacing the Bottom Rollers on Garage Doors By following the instructions in this blog post and watching the video, you can successfully replace the bottom rollers on your garage door.
How to Shorten and Bend a Spring If you ordered a spring that is too long, an inexpensive solution is to shorten and bend it. Do this by following the tutorial in this blog.
Who are We? At DDM Garage Doors, we are positioned by God to help customers find, order, and safely install garage door and dock components.
Spring Anchor Bracket Alignment Your garage door will work if the spring anchor bracket is not correctly aligned. However, proper alignment can prevent other parts from breaking.
Celebrating 20 Years on the Web We had registered our domain, www.garagedoor.org in 1997. Fast forward 20 years, and we celebrate DDM Garage Doors' 20th year on the web.
Hormann Garage Doors Hormann is a manufacturer of German garage doors that have many unique features. They are also in certain ways different from most American garage doors.
WWJD – What Would Jesus Do? DDM Garage Doors believes in obeying Jesus' golden rule and treating customers the way that we would want to be treated, producing excellence in all we do.
The Myth of Free Shipping If the customer does not pay for shipping, it is because the seller adds shipping to the cost of the product. Therefore, shipping products is never free.
Business Kingdom Purpose DDM Garage Doors believes in looking at our business from God's perspective, leading us to create a kingdom purpose to direct our business.
How to Support End Bearing Plates It is important that the end bearing plate is supported and remains plumb for the shaft to turn properly inside the end bearings.
Way to go, Jorie! Jorie has helped DDm Garage Doors with personnel matters and has now embarked on a career in human resources in the corporate offices at Aldi Foods.
Garage Door Sections Most garage doors consist of sections that are connected by hinges. The end hinges and fixtures have rollers to allow the door to roll in the tracks.
How to Install Garage Door Locks In this blog post, we will provide you with instructions on how to install the two most common lock assemblies sold at DDM Garage Doors.
Garage Door Training We help people fix their garage doors by providing training for maintenance personnel to repair commercial and industrial overhead type doors.
Long Life Extension Springs Thinking about replacing your extension springs with longer life springs, beware most manufacturers have inconsistent quality control standards.
BarCol Doors The old BarCol doors had unique springs, bigger cable drums, special rollers, and hinge straps that provided a challenge in accomodating torsion hardware.
Flexible Brush Seal – New at DDM! DDM now stocks flexible brush seals with several features that make it an excellent option for your commercial garage doors and dock levelers.
Storm Shield® Garage Door Threshold Seal By installing the Storm Shield® Threshold Seal directly below the bottom of the garage door, you can lower energy costs and reduce moisture in the garage.
Extension Springs for Off Applications Extension springs can be used for applications other than garage doors. For example, you can use extension springs to assist you in lifting a heavy object.
Four Spring Residential Torsion Systems Converting to longer life springs is not always ideal. A better option is to convert to a four spring system using anchor brackets.
New Page & Software for EZ-Set Springs We have a better way to determine the wire size of your springs. Using our new software will make it easier to purchase Clopay, Ideal, and EZ-SET Springs.
How to Identify Doors by Model Number, Serial Number, and PID Numbers Finding the model, serial, or PID number of a door can save the time and energy you would spend measuring the springs or weighing the door.
Torsion Spring Winding Systems Standard spring systems are the least expensive. However, they are also the most dangerous. That's why torsion spring winding systems were developed.
Reputable Garage Door Repair Company We understand that finding a reputable garage door repair company can be difficult. In this blog, we are providing you with some suggestions to assist you.
Garage Door Noise It's impossible to get something as big and heavy as a garage door to be whisper-quiet. Here are ways that garage door noise can be minimized.
Christian Business Philosophy A critical ingredient for the Christian in business is to honor God. This is why a solid Christian business philosophy is important.
Garage Door Sales DDM Garage Doors no longer sells garage doors outside of the Chicagoland area. We suggest you try a local Lowes, Menards, or Home Depot.
High Lift Kit FAQs On average, DDM receives 20-25 high lift inquiries every week. We use our 35 years of experience to determine whether there are any measurements of concern.
Faithful Stewardship Requires a Lifetime Learning to operate through faithful stewardship requires a lifetime. Actually, it follows a totally different goal setting and planning.
Push Down Bumper Springs and Leaf Bumpers Push down bumper springs are recommended for use on standard lift applications, especially when using a jackshaft opener.
Clopay Pinch Proof – The Downside to Unique Hardware Clopay stopped manufacturing the hinges for their specially designed Pinch Proof doors. As a result, we are running out of the inventories.
Solid or Hollow Stop Molding? Not sure whether to choose solid or hollow stop molding. Then please read on, we will provide you with the information that you need to make your decision.
Business Ethics Comments on the history of Harvard Business School. Including its damaging effect on business ethics and management in America.
Merry Christmas! Our Christmas celebration included food, gifts, and lots of laughter. It wouldn't have been complete without reading John 1. Merry Christmas!
Warehouse & Personnel Manager Wed The Warehouse Manager, Neal, and Jorie, Personnel Manager, were wed on October 21, 2016. Congratulations and we wish you all the best!
Click Farms Unethical strategies by click farms harm the target's online reputation, which is increasingly vital in today's technology-driven environment.
Cubs Win! Cubs win the 2016 World Series of Major League Baseball! Way to go Cubs! This is there first World Series win in 108 years.
Solutions for Cable Problems on Doors with Jackshaft Operators Sometimes with Jackshaft operators, the cables come off the drums when closing the door. This post provides you with solutions to the problem.
Converting from Two to Four Torsion Springs A less expensive option for upgrading to longer life torsion springs is to convert to four smaller springs, especially if you have a heavier garage door.
Overhead Door vs. Arrow Tru-Line Hinges Even though Overhead Door as discontinued the production of its own brand of hinges, we have found ways to use other hinges as suitable replacements.
The EZ-Set Bearing Keeps Coming Out There are steps that you can take to fix an EZ-SET bearing that keeps coming out. Usually, it stems from the initial installation of the bearing.
Converting from Double Low Headroom Tracks to High Lift A situation may arise when you need to convert from double low headroom tracks to high lift. In this blog post, we will cover two solutions.
Left and Right Hand Springs Determining whether you have a left-hand spring or a right-hand spring can be confusing. In the garage door business, it could mean one of two things.
Gaps on High Lift Doors with Windows On high lift doors, the pitch of the upper vertical tracks may cause a problem if the door has windows in the top section.
How to Install Omron E3JM Photo Eyes on Powermaster Operators The federal government passed laws requiring all residential openers to include eyes with their openers, such as the Omron E3JM Photo Eyes.
High Lift – How High Can I Go? Customers often ask us if we can lift their garage door higher. We developed a program that carefully calculates for maximum lift.
High Lift Assembly Modifications We realized that our custom High Lift Garage Door Assembly instructions needed modification. There are several changes outlined in this blog post.
Crawford Garage Door Spring Conversions You will need to make different changes when converting the older Crawford garage door systems to standard garage door torsion springs.
How Many Turns do You Wind a Torsion Spring? On standard lift doors, the formula is (DH/DC)+1, or the door height in inches divided by the drum circumference in inches, plus one.
Rough Edges on High Lift Drums It has come to our attention that the cable drums included with our high lift kits have rough edges and are causing cables to fray or unravel.
Common High Lift Problems Do-it-yourselfers can encounter common high lift problems when adding vertical track, and raising their garage doors a foot or more.
A Balanced Garage Door At DDM Garage Doors, we help our customers select the correct springs. Proper torsion springs are essential for the balance of the door.
Dock Leveler Hinge Lubrication If you have a frozen dock leveler hinge, we provide you with the steps for fixing it. One step is to make sure that there is lubrication on the hinge.
Limit Sprocket Replacement on Raynor, Allister & Allstar openers Sometimes the limit sprocket on your Raynor, Allister, or Allstar opener might need replacement. We provide you with the instructions on how to replace it.
Low Headroom Garage Doors A low headroom garage door is when there is not enough clearance between the door and ceiling to install a normal torsion spring assembly.
New DIY Instructions App for Cell Phones In 2015, we introduced a mobile app. However, we later obsoleted the DIY Instructions app because we formatted our site for smart phones.
How Mechanical Dock Levelers Work – Preview To assist professional door technicians and other tradesmen, we have put together a tutorial and YouTube video explaining how mechanical dock levelers work.
Neal Secker, DDM Garage Doors Warehouse Manager Neal Secker, warehouse manager, forms an important link in the supply chain for DDM Garage Doors to local customers, North America, and the world.
PowerMaster Operators For several decades, the PowerMaster operators manufactured by V.E. Power Door have proven to be consistently reliable and of high quality.
International Door Association IDA Expo 2015 Indianapolis While at the International Door Association Expo, I meet with people from companies that I have purchased garage door springs and parts in the past.
Integrity Business relationships are based on trust. Trust is based on integrity. But trust is not blind. Integrity is one of the most important virtues.
DDM Garage Doors’ Website Goes Mobile! We now feature a revamped website that is completely mobile-friendly. You can access DDM Garage Doors’ Website through your smartphone.
Updated DIY Instruction Library to Serve Our Customers We enjoy creating DIY Instructions and YouTube videos that guide our customers in fixing a variety of garage door and opener problems.
New Employee for New Markets: Jane Herbert Jane Herbert, New Markets Developer, envisions purchasing managers of industrial firms, trucking companies, and government contractors connecting with DDM.
The Door is Open This Spring for DDM Garage Doors! Due to unforeseen issues with sourcing these garage doors, we no longer sell garage doors or door sections outside of the Chicagoland area.
Wayne Dalton Torquemaster Springs: Solving the Puzzle Wayne Dalton does not make TorqueMaster springs based on their own doors. Like solving a puzzle, we must combine their different springs.
How To Replace Garage Door Torsion Springs – Safely and Correctly All the steps necessary to replace garage door torsion springs on a two-spring system are given in clear, sequential steps.
Garage Door Parts – Australia Customer Finds DDM For Garage Door Needs A customer in Australia found DDM Garage Doors online while in search of rollers. After ordering and receiving the parts, he was very satisfied.
Installing Garage Door Springs – Safely and Right the First Time, Part 1 It seems to make sense to use two bushings or bearings when installing two garage door springs. However, this can lead to the breaking of the cones.
High Lift Garage Door Conversion – We Track With Garage Owners Who Need Parts Need help convert their garage doors to a high lift track system. We can spec kits for various dimensions of lifts and roofline pitch situations.
Garage Door Springs Sold On Merchant Sites Not All That Good DDM Garage Doors sources high-quality spring steel made in the USA and always seeks to sell matching springs that are rated for your door’s weight.
When You Buy Garage Door Springs – Think Batting Averages Before purchasing garage door springs you need to measure the current springs on your door to ensure that you are buying ones that match.
Garage Door Spring Service – the Measure Of Our Success Since we value our customer’s opinions, we always strive to go the extra mile. If you buy from us, we will help you in the same way.
Buy Garage Door Weatherstripping – And Avoid these Seven Common Errors Common mistakes are made when purchasing Garage Door Weatherstripping. In this blog, we discuss some of the typical errors and how to avoid them.
Buy Garage Door Springs – Ordering Made Easier DDM Garage Doors makes it easier to buy garage door springs. With our garage door springs page, you can tell what spring system you have.
Vertical Lift a Good Alternative to High Lift Garage Door? If you want to raise the lift of their garage doors, there are some considerations to be made. Would a vertical lif or high lift better suit your situation?
Fast Track Facts For Fall In this blog post, DDM Garage Doors Inc. provides you with fast track facts for replacing the vertical tracks on your garage door.
Garage Door Parts Clearance Sale Visit our clearance garage door parts page for numerous sales. You may find exactly what you need there. Items range from spring cones to opener parts.
Clopay EZ-Set Springs – How to Remove the Spring Winding Cone From the Winder The old spring needs to be removed from the winder carefully. Use coins to get the cone off the winder without damaging the plastic clips.
Garage Door Spring Customers Get Satisfaction From DDM DDM Garage Doors, Inc. wants to sincerely thank all our garage door springs and garage door parts customers for their loyal support and business.
Need Winding Bars For Your Garage Door Torsion Spring Replacement? When replacing garage door springs, it is a good idea to also purchase winding bars. They are a vital, often-overlooked part of the job.
Tips For Your Garage Door Repair Part 1 A few tips on replacing garage door springs guiding you in the right direction can go a long way in facilitating your do-it-yourself repair job.
Steel Rolling Door Weatherstripping – Ordering from DDM Garage Doors DDM Garage Doors carries two types of weatherstripping for steel rolling doors. Even though the product’s numbers are similar, their uses are different.
Garage Door Repair In the Chicago Area This Spring During cool spring days, people tend to park their cars in the garage more, increasing cycles on the garage door, causing garage door parts to get worn out.
DDM Reflects On the Resurrection The best way to obtain the kind of faith that God commends is to hear the Word of God and think about it, especially during our Lord’s resurrection.
Replacing Garage Door Springs – How We Help You When You Call When the garage door spring breaks with the characteristic bang, DDM Garage Doors can help you obtain the correct replacement springs.
Wayne Dalton Torquemaster Springs – Ordering Made Easier DDM Garage Doors is pleased to announce that you can order Wayne Dalton TorqueMaster Torsion Springs directly from our webpage.
Garage Door Springs – Ordering For the Correct Side It is essential to determine which side of the center bracket the spring will be installed before ordering your garage door torsion springs.
DDM Garage Doors Wins BBB 2010 Complaint Free Award! DDM Garage Doors is a BBB Accredited Business with an A+ rating. In addition, we have won the 2010 BBB Complaint Free Award.
Garage Door Springs and Parts Ordering Tips-Spring Anchor Brackets DDM Garage Doors helps you to choose the correct spring anchor bracket for the job. In this blog post, we discuss the different anchor brackets available.
Garage Door Parts–How To Avoid Common Mistakes When Ordering – Part 2 We assist our customers so that they don’t make common errors when ordering garage door torsion springs, which can cause a mismatch.
Garage Door Parts-How To Avoid Common Mistakes When Ordering – Part 1 When ordering garage door parts, we advise customers to check the shipping unit amount. This is crucial so that you do not receive more parts than needed.
Christmas 2010 Reflection I During the Christmas holiday, we will sing carols, tell stories, and send cards. However, we should not forget the Christmas story, according to the Bible.
Garage Door Parts Page In addition to easily accessible parts, the DDM Garage Doors parts page provides many of the most frequently used parts and highlights their function.
Garage Door Weatherstripping You know that it is time to repair your garage door weatherstripping when you observe outside light seeping into your garage while the door is closed.
Garage Door Weatherstripping Does More Than Seal DDM Garage Door’s top and side weatherstripping seals can add a linear, color-friendly trim to an oak-looking garage door with black exterior features.
Fixing Problems With Photo Eyes – A Surprising Idea Customers have paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to fix sun-related problems with garage door photo eyes. We have a low cost solution.
How Do You Use Garage Door Extension Springs? Extension springs are usually found on garage doors, however, recently people have found other creative and interesting alternative uses for them.
Garage Door Weights – A Common Misconception DDM Garage Doors recommends using an analog bathroom scale to weigh your garage door, since it is more accurate than a digital scale.
Garage Door Springs Break During Fall and Winter DDM has a wealth of information on how to replace garage door springs. Additionally, we have do-it-yourself instruction on replacing Clopay EZ-SET springs.
Garage Door Springs and Parts Clearance Page Is Up! Visit DDM Garage Doors' new clearance page where you can find good deals on garage door springs and parts. Some are slightly used, and others are overstock.
DDM Garage Doors Top Website Features DDM Garage Doors’ website contains many beneficial features, such as do-it-yourself instructions and a database to help you find the correct springs.
Back to School – Inspect Your Garage Door Weatherstripping Ahead of Fall Sealing a garage door to the elements saves energy and may deter pests from entering your garage. Therefore, inspect your garage door weatherstripping.
Clopay EZ-Set Kit For Extension Springs Clopay’s EZ-SET kits are used for stretching extension springs. You can purchase the complete kit or just the left or right side that you need from DDM.
Garage Door Spring Safety–Use the Spring King Winding Kit To Enable a Safe Garage Door Spring Installation Safety is crucial when winding garage door springs. You can safely wind your springs by using the Spring King Winding kit.
EPA Lead (RRP) Training Class–Compliance Required Construction firms that work in pre-1978 homes are required to receive the EPA Lead RRP training certification in order to avoid fines.
Weatherstripping For Clopay Garage Doors DDM Garage Doors offers weatherstripping items for your Clopay garage door. Sealing a garage door to the elements saves energy.
Special: Garage Door Parts Page Opening At DDM DDM Garage Doors is launching a new garage door parts page where customers can get good deals and save money on brand new parts.
Extension Spring Safety Cables–Garage Door Springs Innovations Part 4 Garage door extension spring safety cables are your best bet to contain spring parts in the event of an extension spring break.
Save Money When Ordering Garage Door Parts Part 1 Whenever possible, DDM Garage Doors assists customers with cost savings when they order garage door springs or parts. Please visit our website.
Garage Door Springs Innovations 3: Extension Spring Stretching Clopay extension springs can easily be wound up with the Ideal/Clopay EZ-SET winding unit. It wraps the cable around a spool to stretch the spring.
Garage Door Springs–Innovations Part 2: Safety There have been three main products in garage door spring safety introduced in the last 20 years, providing for the safer installation of door springs.
Garage Door Springs Innovations I: Galvanized and Coated Galvanized garage door torsion springs help keep the process of installing garage door springs clean and straightforward, as do coated garage door springs.
La Grou Distribution Trusts DDM Dan from DDM trained La Grou Distribution’s employees to maintain and repair the company's 48 sectional and overhead doors.
We Prefer Order There is an inborn and often subconscious desire for order, beauty, and functionality. New items are only new for a while.
Troubleshooting Your Garage Door or Opener? With increased recreational and commercial use of the garage, residents and businesses may notice door problems starting and need to troubleshoot.
Spring Is Here! A Few Checks Are In Order This spring, if you observe buckling or strange noises while running your garage door, you may need a low-involvement repair or a lubrication.
DDM Blog is Back DDM blog posts are designed for those who desire to maintain & repair their own garage doors, buy quality parts, or obtain professional garage door service.
Been Ripped Off? In this blog post, we will discuss how you can avoid being a victim and prevent becoming ripped off by dishonest garage door companies.
Calculators for Garage Door Weight Using a calculator to determine which garage door springs you should order is not reliable because the garage door weight is approximate.
Scam! Dealers Beware! Scam artists continue to deceive dozens of garage door dealers nationwide using false garage door orders, bringing in thousands of dollars.
Legal Advice When replacing garage door springs, we avoid difficulties, but it is not always easy. Therefore, we share our opinion regarding this concern.
Our Webmaster Graduates! Erich Musick, our webmaster, graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering with a Bachelor of Science degree in Software Engineering.
Wood Carriage House Garage Doors On Track Garage Door Services manufactures wood carriage house garage doors, superb quality goes into producing every door.
Christ is Risen! The most important event in history is Resurrection Sunday. Jesus died to forgive the sins of all who believe in Him and rose from the dead!
If a Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words . . . We suggest that customers email us photographs of their door and spring assemblies to help them select the correct garage door springs.
URL – Why are you a .org? When evaluating domain names, I considered garagedoor.com, but that had already been taken. Therefore, I choose to accept a .org URL.