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Complete Tools List for Garage Door Professionals

Complete Tools List for Garage Door Professionals

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Although there are plenty of maintenance and repair tasks that DIYers won’t hesitate to take up, anything to do with garage doors is definitely not one of those – and there are several reasons as to why.
First of all, it takes more than one person to even hold the door level. Secondly, the tools that a regular homeowner owns are usually not enough to be able to adjust, for example, the cables or torsion springs that a garage door has.
This makes garage door repair a perfect business idea. However, before you start offering your services, you need to make sure that you are well equipped. So what are the tools that every garage door professional needs? Keep on reading to find out.

Garage door remote control

It goes without saying that the first thing you’ll need is the remote control to open your garage door!
However, you should keep in mind that this is only one of the first tools you will need. If you are going to be working with garage doors on a regular basis, you should invest in a whole set of garage door tools.
In addition to the opener remote control, you should have a screwdriver, pliers, a shovel, a hammer and a tape measure at your disposal. However, this isn’t everything, as there are many other garage door tools out there that you will need to use.
So, let’s take a closer look at the most important ones!

Screwdrivers

A staple of any tool kit is a set of screwdrivers. There are usually a lot of screws in a garage door, especially on the motor, so you need to have a variety of screwdrivers at your disposal.
The most common screwdrivers that you can find in the garage door tools kit are the slotted ones, as well as Phillips models. In most cases, it is pretty easy to differentiate between the two. As for what type of screwdriver set to purchase, the most popular ones are the black handle ones that can be found for as little as $10.

Lever hoist

Another one of the most popular garage door tools that every professional should have is a lever hoist. This tool is used for lifting up heavy garage doors. Although there is a motorized hoist available on the market, it is recommended to use the manual lever hoist if you’re starting out. Not only is it cheaper, but it is also easier to use.
Lever hoists come in a variety of sizes and are easy to adjust. What’s more, they have a load capacity of up to 500 pounds.

Safety catch

The next one of the garage door tools on our list is safety catches. These are steel plates which should be mounted on both sides of the top rail of each garage door. They are there to stop the door from falling when it is opened or closed.
Safety catches are made of steel and can withstand a considerable amount of weight. That said, they come in different sizes, depending on your garage door size. When you purchase them, make sure to do so in pairs, so that you can install them on both sides of the top rail of your door.

Worm drive jack kit

The worm drive jack kit is one of those garage door tools that every professional needs to have at their disposal. This device works with an electric or gas motor to remotely lift and lower the garage door. The jack kit consists of two parts – the worm gear motor and the jack mechanism. The latter works with the worm gear motor to lift and lower the garage door. The worm gear motor is located inside the wall above or behind the door and makes the lifting mechanism a lot simpler to use.
The jack kit consists of a manual control that can be mounted on the wall next to the garage door in order to operate it from there. Although this device doesn’t work with every garage door brand, it still provides a unique opportunity for those who want to minimize any potential damage to their property. By lowering the garage door gently and slowly, there will be no noise and it will not put any strain on the door.

Spring Tension Wrench

A garage door spring tension wrench is yet another of those garage door tools that is absolutely essential for any professional who wants to work with this type of equipment. Garage door spring tension can be adjusted using this wrench, if there is any need to do so. It can also be used for checking whether or not all springs are properly wound or not. This way you can identify any problem before it becomes too late and potentially dangerous for those who use the garage door regularly.

Torsion Keys

Now, these are not exactly tools that you would use to repair your garage doors or tune them up. They are better used when you decide to install a new set of cables on your garage doors. Keep in mind that you should always check the tension of your cables before installing them on your own. In case they are too tight, you should consult with a professional team such as broken garage door cable repair can who adjust them for you.

Window Film

The US Department of Energy stated that a large portion of household energy consumption is spent on heating and cooling empty rooms – so if you’re thinking about going green in your home office or bedroom, installing a window film may be just what you need! Also known as “privacy film” or “reflective glass”, decorative window films create privacy and energy efficiency in any glass surface without exterior blinds or shades! Read this article about decorative window film before you finalize your purchase decision!

Bottom Line

As you’ve seen above, these are just a few of the core tools that you need if you’re looking to become a garage door repair professional.
 
 
 

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