Review from Thomas L.
Published:over 6 years ago
It was around 3 winters ago that I recalled hearing a noise in the garage. I even had enough sense to think that it may have been a torsion spring that broke. Yet, when I checked the cold and dark garage, nothing looked out of place. Then, over the past couple winters my Genie garage door opener would sometimes fail to raise the door completely (typically when the temperatures where below freezing). It would require just a little help from me pushing it up. I didn't realize one of the two torsion springs had actually broken. I didn't realize that the torsion springs were within a tube on my Wayne Dalton door (TorqueMaster One torsion springs...they have setting dials on both ends...originally installed in 2004). Then, on a Sunday this past May, the other torsion spring broke. That is when it really gets your attention. That is when an opener cannot possibly open the door, and it makes terrible noise in its attempt to do so (as it becomes toast). That is when you realize just how heavy your garage door truly is (mine is 171 pounds). For the past few years I had been thinking about getting a garage door opener that had backup power. Now I was forced into action. With a visit to Angie's list, and based on reviews, I made the decision to select Columbus Door Sales, LLC. I sent them a message thru this service, and Monday morning I got a prompt callback. By then I had done my homework, understood what had occurred, and what I wanted (Liftmaster 8550W). Greg D arrived right on time that Monday afternoon. He was courteous, and very efficient as he went right about his work. He showed me how to properly lube the garage door. He even asked if I would like to have him remove the manual garage door lock, as it has drawbacks if locked, forgotten, and then one doesn't unlock the door before engaging the opener. I saw my neighbor across the street have that happen to them, which was a very costly repair for them, so I took Greg up on his offer. Greg also assisted in getting my Homelink programmed in my 2017 car, and explained why my older 2005 car with Homelink wouldn't work (newer frequency standards). Besides the immense benefit of being able to enter and exit during a power outage, the LiftMaster 8550W also allows me to control and monitor the garage door via an app on my iPhone. The app has worked excellent. How nice to know that if needed I could allow a family member that doesn't live with us entry into our house, as besides being able to control my alarm, I can now control the garage door remotely. It has been an excellent tech upgrade. I couldn't be happier with the work by Greg D of Columbus Door Sales. I HIGHLY recommend this company. The $815 price reflects replacing two torsion springs for my 7-foot garage door for a two-car garage, replacing my old Genie with a backup power & internet capable LiftMaster 8550W opener, 1 keypad, & 2 remotes. The motor and belt have a lifetime warranty, parts 5 years, and the accessories and battery backup come with a 1 year warranty.
Services Rendered: Garage door torsion springs and opener replaced