Regardless of design, garage doors generally need proper lubrication on its hinges and railings to prevent it from rusting and making unwanted sounds. When lubricating the hinges and railings, make sure to clean off dirt with a moistened cloth in order to prevent more dirt from accumulating. You can use a lubricant spray on metal rollers and hinges, but make sure to avoid spraying it on springs, chains, and the chain rail bottom.

Unfortunately, even with proper maintenance garage doors may become broken and need to be replaced or repaired. If this is the case for your garage door, get in touch with the expert team of Cowart Door Systems by calling 512-459-3467.

The Central Texas garage door experts at Cowart Door Systems are excited to announce a new discount for students and staff at the University of Texas at Austin. This discount will provide individuals who have a valid staff or student UT ID with a 10% discount on repairs over $100. This offer does not have an expiration date and cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions.

At Cowart Door Systems, we understand how important a fully functioning garage door can be for your home or business, making it essential to repair broken or unreliable parts and systems as soon as possible. As such, we are proud to offer 24-hour garage door repair, so that you can get the timely help you need whenever you need it. To learn more about our services and our commitment to serving the UT community and the greater Austin area, contact Cowart Door Systems today at 512-459-3467.

According to the Leesburg Police, a bear was responsible for damaging a garage door when it clawed through it to get into the garage. The owners of the home said they were shaken to realize a bear was inside their garage and they took measures to prevent the wild bear from breaking into the rest of their home. The bear is believed to have broken into the garage because it was attracted to the smell coming from an extra refrigerator the family had in their garage.

While incidents such as this are very rare, there are many common ways in which your garage door may be damaged. Regardless of what caused the damage to your garage door, our expert team at Cowart Door Systems is prepared to fix your garage door or replace it. Schedule an appointment with us by calling 512-459-3467.      

According to complaints, residents’ garage door openers suddenly failed to work at the same time on April 11, causing some residents’ to believe that thieves had attempted to hack into and change the remote frequency to access the garage doors. But responding officers did not find any break in incidents or any reports of robbery in the area.

Capt. DeVonn Adams said the frequency interruption may be the cause of the failure but also knows that hackers can use advanced technologies, with which the police are not entirely familiar. Residents are advised to be watchful of their garage while officers continue to patrol the area.

Police were later told garage doors devices produced before 2008 can be affected by a new tower going on line and advised residents to have their units adjusted by their garage door company.

Fortunately, at Cowart Door Systems, our team of experts are able to help address any problems with your garage door opener that you may have. Call 512-459-3467 to schedule a consultation to get your opener fixed or discuss other garage door needs.

Acting on a garage theft report, police arrested a thief in Greenhaven neighborhood who was using a clothes hanger to break into homeowners’ garage doors. In a YouTube video, a short clip was shown demonstrating how a clothes hanger can be used to unlock a garage door from the outside. Police conducted a search inside the suspect’s home in which they found variety of items which they think were stolen.

Investigators believed the arrested suspect was responsible for at least ten garage burglaries in the area.

Making sure your home is secure from theft is dependent on many factors, especially the kind of garage door that you have. Speak with the knowledgeable garage door experts at Cowart Door Systems about installing a garage door on your home that can better prevent thefts by calling 512-459-3467.

This episode, which airs at 10 p.m. (EST), is set to feature an older bathroom that will be remodeled in a more modern, unique style based on a “his-and-hers” theme. One of the main components of this remodel will be a stylish shower, tiled in a two-tone marble mosaic and featuring a wooden bench that will be placed between the double stalls. Additionally, a concrete sink and floating shelf will emphasize a new, modern vanity.

Cowart Door Systems will be lending their skills to this bathroom remodel project by providing a customized, remote-controlled garage door.

Hosted by Matt Muenster, Bath Crashers finds homeowners shopping for home improvement items and helps those with bathrooms in serious need of updating by doing complete and elegant renovations.

Tune in this upcoming Monday night to see this bathroom modernized and Cowart Door Systems provide some lucky homeowners with a top-quality, customized garage door.

Photographer Wendy Blew said the break in happened between 11 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m. Wednesday. The thieves gained access to her make-shift studio through a garage door misshapen from recent rainfall and took her cameras and other expensive photographic accessories. Recent rains caused the garage door to swell, making it difficult to shut according to Blew. Police officials believed the incident was an opportunistic break in. The damaged garage door lead thieves to have access to scan and take all valuables, an official said.

Blew gave advice to local residents to always check the condition of their windows and doors.  She also said, “That just broke my heart,” regarding her stolen hard drive containing images from the past six years.

Maintaining the integrity of your garage door is important not only to the aesthetic value of your home, but also to protecting it from theft, such as what happened to Blew. Call 512-459-3467 to speak with a consultant of Cowart Door Systems about any garage door maintenance or installation needs you have.       

On scene reports state that the motorcycle collided first with a vehicle making a U-turn prior to crashing into a garage gate at Southside Road in St. John around 4 p.m. The woman was thrown to the ground and sustained minor injuries. Traffic in the area was slow after the RNC, St. John’s Regional Fire Department, and paramedics responded on the crash scene.

The garage gate of the home also reportedly sustained significant damage due to the motorcycle crash.

If you have sustained damage to your garage door, you need a reliable, experienced expert who can repair your garage door quickly and efficiently. Call our team at Cowart Door Systems at 512-459-3467 to discuss your needs with us.

This may be true until the day you are running late for work and your door malfunctions causing you to be trapped inside your garage. There are a few common problems that tend to occur with garage doors that may cause the door to fail when attempting to open or close it.

Common problems that can occur include electrical malfunctioning which prevent the door from moving, defective belts, rusty parts, failed batteries, and a misaligned belt drives.

While it may be difficult to determine which problem may be preventing your door from opening, an experienced repair specialist can help with this issue.

It is also important to call a specialist at the first sign of a problem in order to correct the issue before any further damage can occur.

If you would like to talk to a garage specialist about garage door repair, replacement or installation, the professional at Cowart Door Systems are knowledgeable and dedicated to helping the Austin community. Contact us today by calling and speaking to one of our experienced staff members.

Carbon monoxide is particularly dangerous because it is odorless and very toxic. It most commonly comes from heaters and furnaces that are not working properly. Police officials have announced that this can be avoided if heating appliances in the home are checked are used in a safe fashion.

Another safety tip that was mentioned for the colder months of the year involves warming up cars while they are in the garage. If cars are heated up while parked in the garage with the door closed, the carbon monoxide will then build up in the home.

If you warm up your car in the garage before driving, make sure to crack the garage door or windows because the gas can build up very quickly. Carbon monoxide poisoning can feel like flu-like symptoms and include dizziness, vomiting and  nausea.

If your family has recently experienced issues with your garage door and you have discovered it needs repairs, contact the garage door experts of Cowart Door Systems today in order to discuss your options.