Frequently Asked Questions

At Garage Door Repair, we believe that the installation of a garage door is not a do-it-yourself job. A garage door is the largest moving object in your home and because of the large number of small parts, installation of a garage door is highly technical. Connecting the springs can be particularly dangerous and proper installation is critical to the performance of your door.


Professional garage door dealer/installers can typically install a door in a few hours and are careful to make sure safety requirements are met. Installations by most homeowners typically span several days and cause much frustration. In addition, incorrect installation can void certain warranties, so we recommend a professional handle the job for you. One of the other services a professional garage door dealer/installer can provide is the disposal of your old door, if you are replacing a door.

No. When comparing strengths of steel, remember, the lower the gauge number, the thicker (and stronger) the steel.

A garage door opening is very large. Insulated doors will help to reduce the transfer of heat or cold air into your garage. This is important for a number of reasons: 1) If your garage is attached to your home, air in the garage can travel through the doorway to your living area. 2) If you use your garage as a workshop, your comfort will be a top priority. 3) If your garage is below another room in your home, air can travel through the ceiling of the garage into the floor of the room above. An insulated door will keep temperatures in the garage fairly stable to reduce the temperature fluctuation in the room above. 4) An insulated door is generally quieter and has a more attractive interior than a non-insulated door.

Steel doors may require less maintenance than a wood door. Garage Door Repair steel doors are pre-painted with a factory-applied baked-on coating. Garage Door Repair recommends an annual cleaning of the exterior of the door with a common household detergent and warm water at least one time per year.


Garage Door Repair wood doors are unfinished and need to be primed and painted or stained on all six sides of the door upon delivery. Garage Door Repair recommends visual inspection of the paint or stain finish on wood doors one time per year to confirm if another finish application is necessary.

Garage Door Repair recommends replacing your track when you replace your door because each brand of garage door has been specifically designed to work with a specific type of track. In addition, replacing your track is an inexpensive way to insure that your entire garage door system is as safe as possible. By replacing your track you also ensure that your door warranty will apply, in the event that you have a problem.

Yes. Your professional garage door dealer/installer can install a sectional door for you by installing track and springs to accommodate a sectional door. Depending on the construction of your garage, other modifications might be necessary. We would advise you to ask your dealer to evaluate the job prior to installation, so that any required modifications can be performed.

Yes. Garage Door Repair offers residential doors in widths between 6′ and 20′ in two inch increments and in heights between 6’6″ and 12′.* *Not all door models are available in this range of widths/height.