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How to Install the Safe-T-Winder™

Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 at 4:31 pm by Philip Kendall

In this tutorial, Dan explains how to install the new DDM Safe-T-Winder™. The Safe-T-Winder™ is a new type of winder that winds standard torsion springs without the use of winding bars, by turning the end of the shaft. A power drill is all you need.…

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The Torsion Spring Safe-T-Winder™

Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 at 4:14 pm by Philip Kendall

The DDM Torsion Spring Safe-T-Winder™ uses a drill to wind garage door torsion springs. Now you can wind torsion springs safely without winding bars!

The Torsion Spring Safe-T-Winder
Our Torsion Spring Safe-T-Winder™ easily winds springs on doors weighing up to 1500 pounds.

Historically, winding torsion springs has been one of the most dangerous aspects of garage door maintenance.…

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Updates to the High Lift Inquiry Form

Thursday, May 25th, 2023 at 12:28 pm by Philip Kendall

We’ve recently updated our automated High Lift Inquiry Form. Now it is easier than ever to get a quote for the cost of your custom high lift kit.

Changes to the High Lift Inquiry Form

We now show the total price in the “Prices” section at the end of the form, including the cost of an opener and remote controller.…

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The DDM Garage Doors Blog is now Open for Comments

Thursday, May 25th, 2023 at 11:50 am by Philip Kendall

We are excited to announce that the DDM Garage Doors blog is now open for comments. You can share your thoughts, questions and feedback with us and other readers by leaving a comment at the end of each post. We would like to hear from you and help answer any questions you might have.…

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What Type of Garage Door Seal do I Need?

Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 at 3:42 pm by Philip Kendall

Garage door seals (also known as garage door weatherstripping) are essential for keeping your garage clean, dry, and comfortable. Garage door seals act like a gasket for your garage door. They prevent rain, snow, dust, insects, and rodents from entering your garage through the gaps around the door.…

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How to Best Use the DDM Garage Doors™ Parts Page

Monday, May 15th, 2023 at 2:31 pm by Philip Kendall

Are you looking for garage door parts but don’t know where to start? DDM Garage Doors is a garage door parts retailer based in the Chicago area, although we serve customers worldwide. Our mission is to help our customers find, order, and safely install garage door parts.…

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How to Select Bottom Retainers

Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 at 3:17 pm by Philip Kendall

Back in 2014, we released a series of videos about how to select bottom retainers. Bottom retainers hold the bottom seal inserts that keep dust, leaves and insects out of your garage. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, depending on your needs and the shape of the garage door.…

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How to Install PVC Stop Molding on a Garage Door

Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 at 3:15 pm by Philip Kendall

Garage doors can get drafty, especially during the winter months. Even in warmer climates, insects and small animals can try to get in around or through a poorly sealed garage door. Installing garage door PVC stop molding, also known as garage door weatherstripping, will help keep cold and critters on the outside of your garage.…

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Twin Contact Bottom Seals

Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 at 2:35 pm by Philip Kendall

Garage door bottom seals act like a garage door gasket. They keep water, debris and small animals from coming in under the bottom of your garage door. Since there are a variety of different types of bottom seals and retainers, deciding which type to use can be difficult.…

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Caleb Penney – our new Customer Service Representative

Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 at 4:52 pm by Philip Kendall

Caleb Penney was born in 1999, on the cusp of the new millennium. He spent most of his childhood in the city of Dakar, and graduated from Dakar Academy in 2018. He started working for DDM in the fall of 2022, shortly after graduating from Wheaton College.…

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How to Rebuild a Serco Hold Down Unit

Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 at 4:42 pm by Philip Kendall

In this video, Dan explains how to take apart and then put back together a Serco dock leveler hold down unit.

Disassemble the Hold Down Unit

A Serco hold down unit in the dock leveler
Serco hold down unit in the dock leveler
Serco hold down unit that we used for demonstration purposes in the video.
Serco hold down unit used for demonstration purposes

To take apart and rebuild a Serco hold down unit, you will need 9/16″ and 3/4″ wrenches, as well as an adjustable wrench.…

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How to Replace Garage Door Sections

Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 at 4:37 pm by Philip Kendall

When a garage door has been damaged, often only one or two sections need replacing. In this video, Dan demonstrates how to replace a single section of a garage door.

Preparation

You will need come-alongs and at least three vise grips, as well as more common equipment like a ladder and power drill.…

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