There are many advantages of having an automatic garage door. They provide convenience and safety to homeowners and businesses as well as protection from both inclement weather and intrusions. Automatic garage doors opener can also add to the curb appeal and value of your dwelling or premises. In a Clopay article they describe various benefits to owning an Automatic garage door opener. Such benefits include: Convenience, Lighting, and Safety; each being beneficial in their own way. For example the convenience that comes with owning one is that with just a click of a button and Ta-ah! Instead of having to lift a few hundred pounds worth of garage door, the automatic opener does it for you. Then comes the lighting, since nowadays electric openers come with LEDs you don’t have to worry about finding the light switch when you enter the garage, now you can just exit your car and head home with the lighting switching off on its own. Finally comes safety because opening a door manually can hurt an elderly persons back, or if someone loses grip can fall in a matter of a second and hurt them. However, with an electric opener you don’t need to worry about a trip to the medical cabinet because the door opens and closes automatically. Now the only muscle being worked out is your thumb!

There are a number of factors involved in the cost of a door, including whether it’s a residential or commercial door, the type of material used in the construction, the size and style, as well as any additional equipment and features necessary to customize your door. H&O provides a detailed cost-estimate before any garage door installation.

At H&O, we offer a wide range of styles, including wood, carriage and steel doors. Other considerations are the color and finish, the size of the windows, and whether or not the door is insulated. It is important for your new garage door to blend with the architecture of your premises.

Garage doors that properly installed and maintained are quiet, but doors that operate on a belt-drive are generally quieter than chain-driven doors.

While most doors can be installed with 12 to 15 feet of headroom, plus an additional 2 feet for an electric opener, headroom also depends on the type of hardware needed. There is also special hardware available to install garage doors when there is less headroom.

If your garage door is not closing properly, check to see if the make operator is plugged in. If so, the photo sensors might be blocked. In some cases, your remote device might need batteries. If your door is still not closing, call H&O to come check it out.

If your door is squeaking, the rollers and bearings may need to be lubricated. At H&O we conduct inspections and tune-ups to avoid these problems.

Grinding sounds are typically caused by worn rollers or wheels that have separated from the shaft. In this case, we would recommend replacing the rollers.

The photo sensors might be blocked or not aligned properly. Check to see that there is nothing obstructing them and make sure the sensors are pointed directly at each other.

The cost of repairs depend on whether any parts need to be replaced and the amount of labor involved. See the H&O Garage Door price list for more details.