Certified Garage Door, Inc.

New Comment

Eric — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:37:19 +0000

Dependable, excellent workmanship, and on-time. Returns phone calls. I would recommend to friends and family, and would use them again if needed.

Eric Riverview, FL

Extremely satisfied!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jerry — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:37:15 +0000

Ian came to repair my door on Saturday less than one hour after the service request (no additional charges for a weekend service!). Very knoledgable and profesional approach toward all aspects of the repair process. Thanks.
Jerry,
New Port Richey

They are honest, friendly and dependable

Rupert — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 22:28:17 +0000

They are honest, friendly and dependable. A highly recommended company.

Outstanding

Ryan James — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:17:27 +0000

I called a couple places and finally decided to have these guys come out to replace a broken spring. Not only were they very fairly priced but the price they advertised on their site was the exact price I paid. They even came out on a Saturday and were right on time. Very courteous and professional. I will recommend them to anyone in need of service.

Very Proficient

Darla Allen — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:16:25 +0000

We are very pleased with the repair Ian did on our garage door. He was very proficient, the cost was reasonable, and the repair was done within a short period of time after contacting him. We highly recommend this company.

The Allens
Wesley Chapel

Highly Recommended

Jessica — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:49:34 +0000

I highly recommend CGD. They offer professional service at affordable prices. Ian fixed our broken torsion springs and now our garage works better and is quieter than I have ever known it to be. There was no pressure to upgrade or fix anything else. After researching several “other” garage door companies, I am so glad that CGD was our number one choice.

Jessica from Wesley Chapel

Thank you

Randy Dungelman — Sun, 23 May 2010 22:12:35 +0000

I was having trouble with my masterlift door, called and spoke with Ian. Ian was very helpful in assisting me over the phone with troubleshooting. Problem solved, no cost. Definately reccommend this company…willing to help at no cost when everyone else had to come and look and charge a fee.
Thanks Certified Garage Door Inc.

Randy Dungelman
Valrico

Fast and Professional

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:58:04 +0000

Thanks Ian, for repairing our garage door springs. The door work great now! We thought we would have to wait a week before someone came out to repair the springs. We never thought it would be the same day. Again, thanks for the prompt response. Have a wonderful day!

Warm regards,
Evelyn

THANK YOU!!!

Diane — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:43:59 +0000

Who ever heard of a “garage door emergency”? Well, when your car is in the garage, but you can’t get the garage door to open – You’re stuck! And that can put you into a real panic!
Thankfully, CGD came to our rescue (on Sunday morning) – replaced the broken springs and our garage door is working better than it did before!! We were especially impressed with the price that included warrantees and very quick service!
Thanks Kevin!
Diane from Lutz, FL

Great Service!!

George — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:35:21 +0000

Called in the morning and they were out that evening.

Ian was extremely courteous and professional explaining every step of what he was doing. Despite the rod being bowed and increasing the difficulty of the job, I was neither pressured to buy a replacement or charged more for the work preformed.

Outstanding Service!

Great value!

Jackson — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:57:37 +0000

Certified Garage Door Inc. provides professional workmanship in their installations & repairs with courtesy, promptness and affordability

My garage door is “sticking” when I open or close my garage door. Is this an easy garage door repair?

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:32:25 +0000

Question: My garage door is “sticking” when I open or close my garage door. Is this an easy garage door repair?

- Roger in Westchase

Answer: This problem is typically one of the easiest fixes for your garage door and garage door opener. The hinges and rollers on your garage door can seize up over time, making it difficult for the garage door to open and close smoothly. Typically, proper lubrication can fix the problem. Ignoring the issue can lead to compounding problems by putting undo stresses on other components which will lead to a more costly repair down the road.

We at Certified Garage Door offer a full lubrication and inspection for under $40! We will even sell you an approved lubricant and show you how & when to apply it to help prolong the life of your garage door and garage door opener. One final note…WD-40 and other grease based lubricants will only attract more dust and dirt and make the problem far worse.

My garage door is crooked and the whole door shakes when I try to close it

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:28:43 +0000

My garage door is about 5 years old. Although it closes all the way, I noticed that one side is about 1-2 inches off the ground when it does. There are two springs mounted above the inside of the door and they appear to be intact. The door opens and closes like normal and appears level when it is half-way down. I looked at the cable drums on either side of the spring bar and it looks like one is un-wound about 2 inches more than the other one when the door is all they way down. I see two nuts on this wheel, and it looks like if I loosen it, I can let out about 2” of slack when the door is down to make it even again.

Is this a correct assumption? I’ve heard that adjusting garage doors can be very dangerous, especially when adjusting the actual garage door springs.

Thanks,

Steve in Brandon

Answer:

You are correct in that the problem is with your cable drums. Your torsion spring shaft is most likely not keyed, so over time cable drums to slip on hollow shafts, causing the door to move out of alignment.

You are also correct that this adjustment is potentially very dangerous. You are incorrect in trying to let out the slack on the other cable drum to “match the slack” in the other drum. You must draw up the slack in the affected cable drum to rebalance the door.

Before you can rebalance the door by adjusting the cable drums, you must take out the tension or “backwind” both garage door springs. The torsion springs are under EXTREME TENSION and it is highly recommended that even the most adept “do-it-your-selfer” call a licensed garage door repair company to make this adjustment. The repair should not cost much more than $100, unless you have lived with this problem to long and damage has occurred in other areas of your garage door system.

Warning to all consumers:
If a garage door company inspects your issue and they are claiming it will cost several hundred dollars to repair, it is recommended to get a secondary estimate from a locally owned and operated company. Many garage door repair companies that operate under a franchise have minimum quotas they must reach on every job that far surpass a minimal service charge.

- Certified Garage Door, Inc

WARNING! Garage door torsion spring adjustments or installation is extremely difficult and dangerous.

admin — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:44:06 +0000

WARNING! Manual winding of your garage door torsion spring during adjustment or installation is extremely difficult and dangerous.

Please call a trained, experienced professional to make necessary adjustments.

TIP: Help ensure the safety of your family and property, please call us at Certified Garage Door Inc. so we may send one of our professional garage door technicians to inspect and service or replace your garage door torsion springs.

Are your garage door springs on “their last legs”?

admin — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:41:11 +0000

TIP: Beware of your old springs! Remember that garage door torsion springs are tightly wound and under high tension. Eventually, even the highest quality springs will wear-out and break. When one of your springs do break, make sure you have both of them replaced by a licensed garage door service professional. This will ensure better balance, longevity and safety for your garage door.

Does your garage door opener have rolling code technology?

admin — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:38:54 +0000

TIP: Many homes have been burglarized through the use of universal garage door opener controls. Rolling code technology is one of the best ways to prevent unwanted access into your home through the garage by changing the code of your automatic opener after every use.

Are the garage door cables loose or frayed?

admin — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:28:15 +0000

TIP: If the cables that attach from the spring system to the bottom bracket on either side of your garage door have frayed or worn strips hanging loose, your cables are in danger of breaking, which could cause serious injury or property damage. Have the cables inspected immediately by a trained professional who is aware of the potential dangers.

Have you had your garage door professionally inspected?

admin — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:26:06 +0000

TIP: Your garage door is the largest moving part in your home and is used several times a day. Eventually, garage door and garage door opener parts will wear out and break. In addition to conducting your own maintenance and safety inspections, you should have your garage door and opener professionally serviced every 6-12 months to increase the lifetime of your automatic garage door. A properly working automatic garage door will help to ensure the safety of your family and property.

Are all automatic controls for your garage door opener out of the reach of children?

admin — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:16:18 +0000

TIP: Children playing with the automatic garage door opener(s) can lead to accidental injury or property damage. You should educate your family about the danger of playing with your garage door openers automatic controls. Certified Garage Door Inc. recommends that all remote controls should remain out of reach of children. Additionally, you’re wall-mounted controls and keypads are a minimum of (5) five feet above your garage floor so they are not easily within reach of small children.

Does your garage door opener have a reversing mechanism?

admin — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:07:10 +0000

TIP: A faulty garage door reversing mechanism on your garage door opener could harm your family or your property if they are underneath a closing garage door. Newer garage door openers have a photo eye reversing mechanism. Reversing mechanisms can either be activated by breaking the beam between the two photo eyes located at the base of the garage door tracks, or by applying enough resistance on the moving door to engage the reversing mechanism. Certified Garage Door Inc recommends that you have your garage door opener professionally installed and perform monthly maintenance and safety inspections to ensure safe operation of your garage door and garage door opener.