Residential Garage Door Repair Course

Introduction

Garage Door Fix, Canada’s best-rated garage door repair and installation company, proudly presents this comprehensive training manual for aspiring and experienced garage door technicians. This course will provide foundational knowledge, practical skills, and industry best practices essential for excelling as a professional garage door technician.

Course Structure: The course is divided into five core modules and supplemented by appendices with technical references. Each module includes theoretical knowledge, practical applications, and a checklist of learning outcomes.

Module 1: Workplace Safety & Business Management Tips

Safety Regulations and Industry Standards
Working Safely at Heights
- Ladder safety
- Fall protection systems
Transportation and Driving Safety
- Safe transport of materials
- Preventing distracted driving
First Aid Preparedness
- Assembling and using a First Aid Kit
- Emergency response techniques (CPR, choking, bleeding)
Effective Communication and Customer Relations
- Verbal and written communication
- Handling customer complaints professionally

Module 2: Construction Knowledge & Tools

Introduction to Hand and Power Tools
- Required tools for garage door technicians
- Maintenance and safety guidelines
Reading Plans and Blueprints
- Understanding construction diagrams
- Interpreting work orders
Job Site Preparation
- Verifying site measurements
- Address confirmation and workspace clearing

Module 3: Residential Overhead Garage Door Installation

Types of Garage Doors
- Wood doors: Features and challenges
- Steel doors: Features and advantages
Step-by-Step Installation Process
- Preparing for installation
- Installing tracks, springs, and counterbalance systems
Counterbalance Systems Explained
- Spring theory: Torsion vs. extension springs
- Adjusting spring tension for balance
Special Installation Applications
- Low-headroom setups
- High-lift track installations

Module 4: Overhead Garage Door Maintenance & Repair

Diagnosing Common Issues
- Track alignment problems
- Cable and spring failures
Replacing Components
- Cables, rollers, and tracks
- Door sections
Safety Precautions During Repairs
- Managing stored energy in springs
- Avoiding personal injury
Customer-Centric Maintenance Advice
- Educating customers about door care
- Setting service expectations

Module 5: Electric Garage Door Openers

Operator Types and Components
- Drawbar and jackshaft systems
- Safety reversing mechanisms
Installation and Programming
- Assembling and mounting operators
- Configuring remote and keypad access
Servicing and Troubleshooting Operators
- Replacing circuit boards
- Adjusting force and limit settings
Safety System Compliance
- Understanding UL325 standards
- Infrared safety beam testing

Supplementary Materials:

Appendices
- DASMA Technical Data Sheets
- Safety and warning label placement guides
Practical Checklists
- Toolkits for technicians
- Pre-installation and post-repair checklists

Who We Are?

Garage Door Fix is a sister company of Canada’s best-rated garage door repair and installation company, Calgary Garage Door Fix. With an amazing work ethic, the industry’s best-trained garage door technicians, and rock-star office staff, we’re your best bet for getting a fast, reliable, and professional garage door repair and installation service in your area. With new locations opening up across Canada regularly, we’re the fastest-growing garage door company across the country.