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What Are the Benefits of an Insulated Garage Door?

Because your garage is a large opening, it has a significant impact on the energy efficiency of your home. An insulated garage door helps reduce the amount of outside air that enters your garage, in turn reducing the energy required to heat or cool your home. Insulated garage doors also operate more quietly, which is especially beneficial if you have a room above or beside the garage. 

How Can I Maintain My New Garage Door?

Although you should let a professional handle major repairs like opener repair or panel replacement, there are a few steps you can take to keep your garage door in the best shape. 

  • Monitor your garage door’s operation for any unusual sounds or movements.
  • Lubricate your garage door parts and tracks every six months with a silicone-based lubricant.
  • Clean your garage door exterior and weatherstripping.
  • Repaint your garage door every few years to protect the finish and update the look of your home.

Which Garage Door Brands Do You Work With?

Over the last 40+ years in the garage door industry, we’ve repaired and installed many brands and types of garage doors. This experience has led us to partner with the leading products on the market to bring you quality, long-lasting garage doors. That’s why we sell and install CHI, Raynor, Clopay, and Amarr that you can shop for. Start designing your garage door with us today!

Does a New Garage Door Increase Home Value?

Yes! In fact, garage door replacement consistently ranks as one of the best ROIs for home improvement projects. New garage doors increase the value of your home because they give you a significant curb appeal boost. 

What Is the Standard Garage Door Size?

For single-car garages, the average garage door size is 8 feet wide by 7 feet tall. For a two-car garage, the average size is 16 feet wide by 7 or 8 feet tall. We offer in-person new door consultations where we measure your garage opening to ensure you get the perfect fit!

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Do You Offer Same-Day Garage Door Service?

Yes, we offer same-day garage door repair and maintenance throughout Kalamazoo & Portage, MI, and the surrounding areas. If you have a garage door emergency and need fast, reliable garage door service, contact Fawley Overhead Door to work quickly for you. 

What Are the Most Common Garage Door Repairs?

Most garage door repairs have to do with malfunctioning garage door parts or an accident with the garage door. This can cause broken parts, bent panels, and more issues that prevent your garage door from operating as it should. The most common repairs we address include:

  • Broken Garage Door Spring Replacement
  • Garage Door Opener Repair
  • Damaged Garage Door Panel Replacement
  • Garage Door Cable Repair
  • Off-Track Garage Door Repair

How Much Does Garage Door Repair Cost?

The average cost of garage door repair ranges from $100-$500 depending on the extent of the issue and if any replacement parts are needed. It’s always best to schedule your garage door repair at the first sign of an issue to prevent further damage and more expensive repairs or replacements.

What Are the Types of Garage Door Springs?

The two primary types of garage door springs are torsion springs and extension springs. Extension springs are generally mounted just above the track, running perpendicular to the closed garage door. Torsion springs are usually mounted above the closed door, running parallel and horizontally to the top section of the door. 

Both extension and torsion springs maintain a high amount of tension to balance the garage door’s weight. If an extension spring breaks, broken spring parts can cause injury by flying around the garage. A torsion spring can also pop back and cause an injury or damage to your garage door when it breaks. Always contact an experienced technician to service and adjust your garage door springs.

Check Out Our Reviews From Happy Customers Over 2,400 5-Star Reviews on Google!
    "I will definitely be calling them for all my garage door needs and I want 100% recommend them."

    Billy was our sales representative and he was absolutely amazing. His customer service skills were awesome. He resolved issues/concerns very quickly and efficiently. Gavin was our technician and he was very kind and efficient.

    Jennifer S.
    "I am thrilled with the result and recommend this business wholeheartedly."

    Jake from Fawley Overhead Door arrived promptly, was knowledgeable and provided both diagnosis and solution for my door problem. I recommend this company. Levi just finished installing a beautiful door. He was also efficient, knowledgeable and skilled.

    Roberta A.
    "They are very professional and Kaleb was wonderful."

    Fawley Door replaced all the seals and tuned up my door. Works great and now all sealed up. They are very professional and Kaleb was wonderful. Cleaned up afterwords. Looks great. Highly recommend them.

    Tom H.
    "The finished product is just so beautiful. A huge value ad to our property."

    We are so happy with our new door. From beginning to the finished product Fawley Door provided a positive and patient experience.

    Alison J.
    "Discovered broken garage spring around 7am and had a technician out by 10am (earlier than expected)."

    Discovered broken garage spring around 7am and had a technician out by 10am (earlier than expected). The job was done by 10:40am. Sam was super helpful, nice, and knowledgeable.

    Jess S.
    "I very much appreciated our experience with Brett. There was no pressure in decision making."

    He explained the problem with our door, how it could be remedied, the cost . He let us decide. He worked quickly, fixing our door. He showed us how to use our new fixture. He put on new seal. I am enjoying the quiet and efficient door.

    Andrea C.
    "He was early to the appointment and very courteous. He thoroughly explained what he was going to do, what parts were required, and how much it was going to cost."

    Kaleb did a great job repairing our garage door after the old torsion spring failed.  When he was finished, everything was cleaned up and ready to go. Very happy with Fawley Overhead Door and Kaleb.

    Scott O.
    "Very, very professional, great sense of humor and very knowledgeable. Fixed both of my overhead doors replacing electrical eyes on both and adjusting door travel to perfection."

    He also lubricated all the moving parts. Super guy who I wish was my neighbor, as we'd be friends for life.

    Lynn H.

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Common Answers To Your Questions
  • What is the Life Expectancy of a Garage Door?

    The average life expectancy of a garage door is 15-30 years. To help extend this lifespan, we recommend scheduling annual garage door maintenance. This keeps your garage door parts running more smoothly, delaying the need for repairs or replacement. You can also wash and repaint your garage door exterior periodically to get the longest possible lifespan out of your garage door.

  • What Causes Garage Doors to Break?

    The two main causes of a broken garage door are lack of maintenance and accidents with vehicles. The most important garage door maintenance steps include lubricating the rollers, bearings, pulleys, and springs once a year and making proper adjustments to the counterbalance system to maintain the door’s balance. If an accident happens with your garage door, it’s important to (269) 443-1093">call quickly for repairs. We offer same-day garage door service near Portage & Kalamazoo, MI!

  • How Long Do Garage Door Springs Last?

    The average spring breaks after 7 to 12 years with typical usage, lasting 10-15,000 cycles, depending on the type of spring. A “cycle” is one full opening and closing of the door. If a garage door has two or more springs and one breaks, then you should have all the springs replaced to maintain proper balance. Be sure to check our Garage Door Spring Repair page for more information.

  • What Garage Door Maintenance Do You Recommend?

    Although you should always let a certified professional take care of major garage door repairs, there are some garage door maintenance steps you can take.

    – Lubricate your garage or overhead door track every six months using a silicone-based lubricant.
    – Clean the weather stripping with vinyl cleaner and lubricate it every few months.
    – Monitor your garage door operation, listening for unusual noises or movements that could indicate a problem.
    – If you have a painted door, periodically repaint the exterior to help protect it from weathering and update the look of your home.