You turn into your driveway, hit the garage door button and…something’s wrong.

It opened two inches and stopped. Open, close, open, close. You’re sitting there for five minutes trying to get the garage door opener to do its job.

Still, nothing’s happening.

Don’t let this be you. Waiting until something bad happens is no fun. Know the warning signs telling you it’s time to replace your garage door opener.

Five Reasons to Replace Your Garage Door Opener…Now

If you’ve been holding onto that rickety old relic of a garage door opener, we have only one question to ask, why?

Newer openers are safer and smarter than models of the past. They’re full of features and integrate well with other devices in your home.

Below are five great reasons to get rid of your old garage door opener before it’s too late.

1. Discontinued Parts

That’s what happened in the scenario above. A small part on the old chain drive broke. After disconnecting the opener, the door opened manually.

It’s a $5 part but they don’t make it anymore, and nobody has one in stock.

It was one of the most popular garage door openers, 20 years ago. Now it’s scrap metal and plastic.

2. Home Security

Here’s another thing about older garage door openers. They have set opening codes, which makes hacking into them easy.

Thieves can identify your code, duplicate it, and open your garage door any time they want. Talk about not feeling secure in your own home.

Openers today have rolling codes. Every time you hit the button a new code is created.

3. Safety

If your opener was manufactured before Bill Clinton was president, it probably lacks an important safety feature. Automatic reversal became mandatory on all new garage door openers in 1993.

If anything blocks the sensors at the bottom of the door, the door won’t close.

If a person or pet crosses the sensors while the door is closing, it will stop and start opening again.

4. Battery Backup

What happens to your old garage door opener in a power outage? It becomes an ineffective paper weight.

Newer openers have a back-up power supply that kicks in as soon as the power goes out. You’ll have plenty of opening and closing power during a typical outage.

5. Smart Home Integration

Let’s say your neighbor needs to grab something from your garage but nobody’s home. Instead of giving him your PIN, tell him to text you when he’s outside.

When you get the text, you open a smartphone app and voila! The door magically opens before his eyes.

Come Join us in the 21st Century

Quality garage door openers with modern technology are affordable. They’re safe, they work when the power goes out, and they keep bad guys outside.

Modern openers have fewer moving parts, are easier to maintain, and they’re quieter than older models.

There’s no good reason to keep using a garage door opener that’s as old as your home. Contact us today for expert garage door opener installation.

Your garage door is probably not the first thing on your mind each day. That is, until you hear that horrible rattling sound in the morning as you pull out.

So how do you know when it’s past time for repairs and time to invest in a new garage door?

We’ve got you covered with this list of ten simple signs it’s definitely time to get a new garage door.

1. Dents

Is your door warped or even slightly dented? You might think it is only an issue of appearances and nothing worth buying a new garage door for.

Unfortunately, this is not the case. Warping or dents in your door can lead to security issues as your door becomes easier to break into.

Dents and warped garage doors can also rust much easier. If you wait too long before replacing a dented door, it can become very challenging, and even dangerous, to remove.

2.Loud Noises

If your door is making loud noises, you might be able to get away with just replacing the motor. However, if you’re still using an older model, or your door runs on a pulley, it’s time to upgrade with a new door.

3. Slow to Open

Some recommend only replacing the motor if your door is opening slower. However, a slowing motor is usually a good indicator that your door is on its way out too.

4. Water Leakage

If water is coming in through the door, it could be a problem with your door’s structure. If this is the case, replacing the door is the best way to prevent future water damage.

5. High Energy Bills

Plain and simple: newer garage doors are more energy efficient. If you’re looking for a good way to cut some energy costs, get a more efficient garage door.

6. Child Safety

Garage door accidents are sadly quite common. If you have an older model, your garage door may not be equipped with child safety features.

These protect your little ones, or even pets, from getting caught beneath a closing door. If your current door isn’t equipped with these vital safety sensors, it’s worth the investment to get a new door installed.

7. Hanging Wires

Loose wires or chords dangling from your door can be a serious safety issue. Typically, they indicate that the door’s pulley system is flawed. It’s less hassle and cost in the long run to replace the door.

8. Poor Sealing

If you have a wooden garage door, sealing is more of an issue. Sometimes the bottom of the doors can become warped over time, leaving open space near the ground.

Prevent drafts, bugs, pests, and other intruders with an updated door.

9. Curb Appeal

Let’s get real, sometimes you just need to update the look of your home.

Your garage door is often the first thing people notice about your house, what image is your door presenting?

10. Failure to Function

If you have an older door that doesn’t function properly, and it’s put you through multiple repair expenses already, it’s time for a new one.

How to Choose a New Garage Door

Safety, functionality, aesthetics? Whatever the reason, if you realize it’s serious time you get a new garage door, we’re here to help.

Let us give you an estimate on commercial or residential door installation and repairs today!

 

One of the first things people see when they pull up in front of a home is the garage door on it.

Yet, there are so many homeowners that continue to allow their garage doors to make a terrible first impression. They leave garage doors that are rusty, discolored, and downright installed poorly, and they pay the price for it when people think less of their homes as a result of it.

You can improve your home’s appearance in a hurry by putting up a new garage door. You can also send the right message to your neighbors and those who walk and drive by your home.

Here are three things you’ll tell others when you invest in a new garage door for your house.

You Care About Curb Appeal

There are many different ways that you can improve the curb appeal of your home.

You can:

• Replace your roof
• Put in new windows
• Install new siding
• Come up with a new landscape design
• Power wash your driveway and sidewalks

However, one of the most effective ways to enhance your curb appeal in a matter of just a day is by installing a new garage door. You’ll let your neighbors and everyone else know that you care about what they think about the exterior appearance of your home.

You Value Security

If your garage door is on the older side, there’s a decent chance that it doesn’t keep your home as secure as it could and should be. Older garage doors tend to be easier to break into than newer ones.

When you install a brand-new garage door, you’ll let other people know that you and your family take security seriously. You’ll also keep whatever is tucked inside your garage safe, making it difficult for anyone to gain access to your home through your garage.

You Take Pride in Your Property

Your house might look absolutely amazing on the inside, but if your garage door is in shambles on the outside of it, you’re going to make your neighbors think that the inside of your home looks bad too.

By replacing your garage door, you’ll show your neighbors that you’re the kind of person who takes pride in their property. Even if the interior of your home doesn’t look all that incredible, people will assume that it does when the exterior is well maintained.

Buy a New Garage Door Today

Do you get the feeling that your current garage door is sending the wrong message to your neighbors?

Do something about it by purchasing a new door for your garage right now. Whether you choose to go with a wooden door, a fiberglass door, or something else, you’ll give people the right impression of your home from the start.

As an added bonus, your new door will also improve the value of your home and help you sell it quicker if you ever decide to put it up on the market.

Contact us today to schedule a garage door installation for your home.