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Fawley Overhead Door, Inc. Fawley Overhead Door, Inc.

FAQ

  • Home Values

    • Fawley Overhead Door is a leading garage door company in Southwest Michigan, providing quality residential and commercial overhead door services. For over 44 years, our niche has been garage doors! Since the company’s beginning we have:

      – Dedicated our service towards customer satisfaction
      – Consideration of people’s time, money, and property
      – Created 5-star experiences
      – Served Kalamazoo Charter Township and provided the surrounding community with stellar garage door services

    • Our F.O.H.D. core values are 4 elements that our company focuses on:

      1. First Things First
      2. Obsessive Customer Service
      3. Have Curiosity
      4. Do The Right Thing

      In other words, we strive to choose a positive attitude, to go above and beyond what’s required, to learn and share the knowledge, and to be depended on, be accountable, and reliable.

    • What makes Fawley Overhead Door so special? Simple. We strive to follow our company values each and every day given the Fawley Proven Process.

      Delivering outstanding customer service, we garner positive experiences from the minute you call our office, to our clean up after installation or repair, to our follow-up phone call.

  • FAQs

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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 call quickly for repairs. We offer same-day garage door service near Portage & Kalamazoo, MI!

    • 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.

  • New Garage Doors

    • 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. 

    • 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.

    • 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!

    • 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.

    • 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!

  • 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. 

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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.

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