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New UL 325 opener safety update in 2026: does a Las Vegas homeowner or landlord need to act?
DASMA has highlighted important Spring 2026 changes to the UL 325 opener safety standard, including new wording on what is and is not part of a garage door operator system.
Read the postThe biggest mistakes homeowners make with RV garage doors in Las Vegas
RV garage doors have extra height, weight and safety demands that expose common homeowner mistakes.
Read the postOctober 9 NWS Las Vegas wind advisory: what wind and blowing dust do to a commercial door, and the checks that follow a storm
The National Weather Service has a wind advisory in place for southern Nevada with gusts up to 55 mph and blowing dust expected.
Read the postWhat happens if you wait to replace a non insulated garage door
Delaying a new insulated garage door is not just about comfort.
Read the postReplacing a Garage Door in Summerlin: HOA Rules, Builder Doors, and What to Specify This Time
In Summerlin, most garages face hard sun, dust and HOA rules that shape what your next garage door can be.
Read the postTorsion vs Extension Springs: When a Las Vegas Home Should Choose Each
Most Las Vegas garages can run on either torsion or extension springs, but they do not perform the same.
Read the postThe hidden cost of choosing the cheapest garage door repair in Las Vegas
Garage door repair quotes in Las Vegas can look similar on the surface, but the cheapest line often leaves safety checks and long-term fixes out.
Read the postOct. 8 Las Vegas extreme heat warning: what that heat does to garage door cables and what to book
The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has an extreme heat warning in effect with valley temperatures near 110 degrees.
Read the postWhat drives the price of garage door opener installation in Las Vegas, and what a written price should list
Garage door opener installation in the Las Vegas valley is shaped by safety standards, opener features, your existing door hardware, and the way the quote is written.
Read the postWhat Is Actually Included In Smart Garage Door Opener Installation, And What Is An Add On
Smart garage door opener installation quotes can look similar but cover very different work.
Read the postReplacing a garage door in Craig Ranch: HOA rules, builder doors, and what to specify this time
Craig Ranch homes were built in one main wave, which means a lot of original garage doors are aging at the same pace.
Read the postHow to compare written prices for garage door opener installation and spot a bad one
Garage door opener installation quotes can look similar on the surface but hide big differences in parts, labor and safety work.
Read the postOil tempered vs galvanized springs: when a Las Vegas home should choose each
Many Las Vegas garages are due for new springs, and the material you choose affects noise, rust, and how long they last.
Read the postWhat Fails First on Garage Doors in The Lakes and How Smart Openers Help
In The Lakes, the first weak links on many garage doors are aging openers, cooked electronics and misaligned safety sensors, not the door panels themselves.
Read the postHow long does a new commercial garage door install take, from the call to a working door?
If you run a shop, warehouse or small business, a stuck commercial garage door can halt everything.
Read the postWhat Is Actually Included In Smart Garage Door Opener Installation, And What Is An Add On
Smart garage door opener quotes in the Las Vegas valley can sound similar but cover very different work.
Read the postOct. 2 Las Vegas wind advisory and blowing dust: what wind does to a commercial garage door and the checks that follow a storm
On October 2, the National Weather Service in Las Vegas highlighted strong winds across the valley.
Read the postDoing a garage door tune up yourself vs hiring a licensed garage door company: what changes and where the line is
Many Las Vegas homeowners can handle basic garage door checks, but key parts are under serious tension and belong with a licensed pro.
Read the postWhat Happens If You Wait To Replace A Warped Garage Door Panel
A garage door panel that has started to sag, bow, or separate rarely stays the same.
Read the postSept. 29 Las Vegas monsoon flooding: what wind and runoff do to commercial doors, and the checks that follow a storm
A late September monsoon storm pushed heavy rain and runoff through parts of Las Vegas, including a parking garage that briefly carried floodwater like a wash, according to KTNV.
Read the postUL 325 Seventh Edition Update For Garage Door Openers: Does A Las Vegas Homeowner Or Landlord Need To Act?
DASMA's Spring 2026 summary of the seventh edition of UL 325 explains new clarifications for garage door opener safety, including battery backup and entrapment protection.
Read the postSept. 29 Las Vegas weather outages: using the manual release safely, battery backup, and what to check when power returns
A late September weather event cut power to parts of the Las Vegas valley, including the county's main government center and nearby neighborhoods.
Read the postReplacing a garage door in Sunrise Manor: HOA rules, older one-piece doors, and what to specify so cables last
Many Sunrise Manor homes still run the garage door the tract was built with, often on tired springs and cables.
Read the postTorsion springs vs extension springs: when a Las Vegas home should choose each
Most Las Vegas garages still run on either torsion or extension springs, and each behaves differently in our heat, dust and wind.
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