Garage door help, from the people who actually fix them.
Practical guides on springs, openers, and everyday garage door fixes — from the Sacramento crew that works on them every day, reviewed by the owner. Here to help, whether you DIY or call us.
Helping you with your garage door — the right way.
At LMS, we're here to do right by you and your garage door. Sometimes that means sending a tech out to your place. Other times it's a quick fix you can handle yourself in a few minutes.
These guides are built to help you tell the difference — what makes sense to do on your own, how to spot when something needs a closer look, and when it's worth bringing in an expert. Either way, you'll know exactly what you're dealing with.
Troubleshooting
2 guidesHow to tell if your spring is broken.
Five tell-tale signs, why lifting the door yourself is dangerous, and what a proper repair should cost.
Your door won't open.
A 30-second test that separates a five-minute fix from a call-a-pro repair, then the ranked causes — power, locks, a stuck trolley, a broken spring — and what to do about each.
How-to guides
3 guidesReplacing your opener battery.
Which battery your remote, keypad, or backup-equipped opener takes, how to swap each one, and what a beeping opener actually means.
Programming a LiftMaster remote.
Find your opener's learn button, match its colour to the right steps, and pair a remote, keypad, or car button in under a minute.
Opening your door manually.
Power out or opener dead with the car stuck inside? How to use the red release cord safely from inside, what to do if you're locked out, and the one time to stop.