4 Questions to ask yourself when choosing a new garage door

If you're in the market for a new garage door, you're in good company. Many homeowners choose to replace their garage doors because they want to make their homes more energy efficient, and they want to increase the property values of their homes. However, you probably feel a bit unsure about which type of garage door you should choose. To help, we've compiled a list of questions you can ask yourself that might help to make your decision a little bit easier.

1. Are you looking for something that complements your home? 

Some homeowners don't want to bring extra attention to their garages, and so they want a door that will blend in. However, if you have an exceptional garage, you might want something a little bit different. Knowing your vision for the look of your garage door will help narrow your choices down.

2. What is your budget like?

Your budget will play a major role in the type of door you order for your garage. Some homeowners are working on remodeling other areas of their homes, and so they opt for a more economical door with plans to replace it in the near future. Others want to invest in a door that will stand the test of time. 

3. Is your garage used for more than just parking your cars? 

Many of us only use our garages for parking our cars or for doing minor home repairs. However, perhaps you're one of those guys who's fortunate enough to have a garage to use as your "man cave." No matter what your vision is for your garage, there's a door to fit every one of your needs. 

4. Is it important to you to have a remote controlled garage door?

A remote controlled garage door is a great convenience for many people, but there are some who don't see a remote controlled door as a priority. Either way is fine, of course, but it's important to know what you have in mind when making your choice.

No matter what type of garage door you want to add to your home, we're confident that our experienced staff will be able to provide you with a door you'll be proud of. 

For more information, or to schedule your free estimate, please contact us today!

3 Signs it's time to call a garage door repair professional

When you first bought your home, you were ecstatic to have your own garage. Perhaps you previously lived in a home that didn't have a garage, or you rented an apartment where you had to share the garage with another tenant. Either way, you were thrilled to have a garage to call your own. 

However, maybe it wasn't long before your garage started acting strangely, and you couldn't quite seem to figure out how to fix it. If that sounds like you, we'd like to pinpoint some signs that indicate that it's time for you to contact a garage door repair professional.

Sign #1: Your door has a slow response time - When you press the button on your garage door remote, it might take a second or two for it to respond. That response time is completely normal. However, if it takes longer than that, or if it seems to experience delays during motion, it's probably time to have it checked out to make sure nothing is wrong. 

Sign #2: The door is very loud when opening and closing - You'd expect some sound when you open and close your garage door. However, if you're noticing that it's making more noise than it did a few months ago, something could be wrong with the spring, or even with the opener itself. 

Sign #3: The door comes off the tracks - In order for your garage door to operate properly, it needs to stay on the tracks at all time. When the door begins to sag, or when there's been some type of damage done to the door, it can easily become dislodged. If your door is no longer on the tracks, a professional can advise you as to how to fix it. 

You've worked long and hard to provide the absolute best for your family. There's no reason you should have to deal with a garage door that doesn't operate as it should. There's also no reason for you to concern yourself with high repair bills. Here at Door Tech, we're proud to offer our customers a free estimate so that they can get a real understanding of what their problem is. We've built our reputation on honesty, and we would be honored to provide you with our services.

For more information, or to schedule your free estimate, please contact us today.