Garage Door Parts Blog

Whether you’re looking for a name-brand keypad to install with your new garage door or a specific bolt to fix your broken overhead door operator, Action Direct has it in stock on our easy-to-nav...
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Each year, approximately 30,000 injuries are linked to garage door accidents—many involving children. That’s why, in recognition of Garage Door Safety Month, we’re taking a closer lo...
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Garage door keypads play a key role in the overall functionality of your garage door system—and Genie is widely recognized as a leading manufacturer in this space. Below, you'll find step-by-ste...
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Find the Perfect Style & Type of Garage Door Garage doors serve as a home’s focal point and a protective barrier that keeps the valuables stored in your garage safe from the elements, extrem...
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The basic mechanics of the electric-powered, automatic garage door opener haven't changed much since C.G. Johnson invented it in 1926. But the way we operate automatic openers continues to evolve with...
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Learn the Styles & Locations of Weatherstripping Garage door weather seals are protective barriers installed on a garage door or similar entry point. When the right type of seal is installed, it p...
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Broken Garage Door Springs: Identify – Replace – Prolong Our team recently received an e-mail from a customer asking a very common question: "How do I know if my garage door spring is brok...
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Garages are frequent targets for theft and can be surprisingly easy to break into without proper security measures. In fact, residential burglaries make up nearly 72% of all burglary offenses in the U...
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The Genie Company’s 140 Volt DC motor is included with a variety of garage door opener models, and if you have one you may find yourself needing to adjust its speed. North Shore has been in the...
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