$ave Safely During National Garage Door Safety Month

It's June, and that means it's once again time to celebrate National Garage Door Safety Month! We've talked before on the blog about the importance of preventative maintenance, so we won't say more here than the fact that a large number of issues with your door and operator are avoidable and detectable with regular, routine maintenance (hint: service plan!). Instead, this month we'd like to look at the importance of garage door safety and provide you with some good tests that you can use on your own. Although this knowledge can help to save you some money, we still have a great promo for this month for when you do need a service call.

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Last year we mentioned that the garage door is the heaviest moving object in your home, and how 70% of homeowners use the garage door as their primary entrance to their home. These stats are still true today, and that means that it's still just as important today as ever to make sure things are running smoothly. Not all problems are obvious, and that's why each time we visit your home we have an extensive checklist to check on the integrity and operation of all of the moving parts. The garage is a natural gathering place for us here on Maui, and National Garage Door Safety Month is a great opportunity to get a questionable door back in order or replaced.

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Luckily, you don't have to be a technician to do some very basic checks on your own. Check out the video, provided by LiftMaster, below for some great tips that you can utilize at home. Keep in mind that these checks are intended to test the operation of a properly functioning door. If you suspect any issues or have been having any trouble with your door, please do not perform these simple tests. The theme of this month is safety, afterall, so please, please call us before putting yourself or your family or pets at any risk!

Did any of your tests not pass? If so, give us a call to schedule an appointment immediately. During the month of June we're excited to be offering $20 off the cost of any service call, PLUS a FREE kids safety coloring book! Use promo code SAFETY when calling 871-8888 to book your service appointment. 

Why We Use LiftMaster

There are a lot of commercial and residential door and automatic gate operators on the market. We have accessories, parts, and the expertise to maintain nearly all of them, but when we need to replace an operator or are furnishing a brand new door installation, we install LiftMaster. There are a number of reasons for that decision, and they include LiftMaster's longstanding commitment to quality, as well as their continued dedication to innovation and full range of solutions. It's for these same reasons that we are proud to be Maui's only Authorized LiftMaster Dealer.

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LiftMaster has been the industry leader for residential, commercial, and gate operators for over 45 years. With this long history they've developed and maintained important advancements in safety, quality, and innovation. Nearly all of their operators include a lifetime motor warranty, as well as an additional 1-5 year warranty on parts, depending on model. Their patented P3 motors also include the latest safety features, including optional battery back-up on select models, ensuring safe operation for your family, pets, and guests.

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Not content with having some of the safest and most reliable operators, LiftMaster recently introduced their MyQ technology. We've discussed this technology some previously. MyQ brings full connectivity to your garage and home to your smartphone, tablet, and computer, allowing for ease of use and peace of mind. From anywhere in the world, you can know whether your door is open or closed, and even operate the door remotely to allow for package delivers or the entry of a guest. For additional information on LiftMaster's history, products, and future innovations, please visit their website.

In celebration of our partnership with LiftMaster, we're offering $50 off of ANY LiftMaster operator and installation package, as well as 10% off of ANY LiftMaster accessory. Use promo code LIFTMASTER when you call 871-8888 for additional information and to schedule your free estimate!

Old School Values, Modern Expertise

We're a small, family-run business, and we're proud of that. It wasn't until a few years ago that our office moved away from doing everything on paper, and our office and showroom is still in the same place it has been for a long time: the Central Maui Baseyard - our home! We're proud of the fact that we, still to this day, do a lot of business from talking story face-to-face. There's a lot to be said for that kind of interaction, and it can't be captured by any new technology. But when it comes to talking to garage doors, gates, operators, and all of their evolving technologies, it's important to us to stay up-to-date on the latest and greatest.

The Maui Garage Doors O'hana

For over a decade, we have been proud members of the International Door Association (IDA), adhering to their Code of Conduct and our own commitment to excellence and, frankly, doing the right thing. Since 1995, the IDA has ensured that its members, among other things, prioritize customer satisfaction, do business with honesty and integrity, work safely and in accordance with specifications for installation, and both make available and honor warranties. We've been thrilled to consistently earn the badge of membership under the IDA, going beyond a manufacturer's warranty and putting a warranty on our own labor.

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To keep our family business strong and prepared to best serve you for years to come, we're investing in ourselves and sending two of our field technicians to this year's IDAExpo, happening later this month in Las Vegas. This expo is the one and only major forum for door dealers and manufacturers, including a showcase on new products and technologies, as well as multiple days of educational workshops, where our techs will beef up on their expertise and receive certifications to better serve Maui, Lana'i, and Moloka'i with.

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In celebration of new technologies, for the month of April we're excited to offer a FREE upgrade from a chain- to belt-drive operator, with the purchase and installation of any door & LiftMaster operator! Use the promo code EXPO when calling 871-8888 for your free estimate today!

Maui Garage...Gates?

We do gates! This isn't necessarily news--we've been doing gates for a number of years--but our name might not make it completely obvious. Sure, a gate could be considered a door, but we digress. In addition to our residential and commercial door expertise, we've been installing and maintaining gates and gate operators for Maui's residents and businesses for a long time. This month we're thrilled to be discussing gates, not only because we're excited to be your on-island solution, but also because we've discovered a beautifully crafted, durable aluminum gate that looks amazingly like wood.

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Much like finding a garage door that stands up to our sunshine, wind, and salty air can be a challenge, a similar issue exists for gates. Knotwood Gates has created an aluminum gate that is finished in a durable powdercoat, and through a process called sublimation, they're able to offer a huge range of wood grain finishes (over 26). If a wood grain finish isn't appropriate for your home, solid colors are also available. We're proud to offer Knotwood Gates because they stand behind their workmanship with a 15-year warranty.

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In addition to providing a quality product, being environmentally conscious is also extremely important to us both as a company and as individuals. Knotwood Gates' marine-grade aluminum is non-toxic, non-polluting, and 100% recyclable. And in their manufacture, they maintain a low carbon footprint and have no VOC emissions. This is an addition to your home that allow you to feel good and complement your home in exceptional design.

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For the month of March, we're excited to offer 5% off any gate special order when you use the promo code "KNOTWOOD." Call 871-8888 for your free estimate and to get more information on this great product. Or just call to talk story - we love hearing from you!

A Garage With a Breeze

After a lengthy process of review to find the perfect garage door screen solution, last year we introduced Maui to the LifeStyle Garage Screen, and we also discussed it some here on the blog. Since that time, we've had the privilege to convert even more of Maui's garages into the perfect hangout spaces that they're meant to be. Whether it's getting some friends together and watching the big game, a family gathering, or relaxing after a long day of work, on Maui the garage is like a living room.

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Although we've been installing more and more of these incredible screens, they're still a relatively new concept. As such, we wanted to share a short video that one of our installers, Jon, captured recently. You can see the clip from that installation below. There's no restriction in use with your existing garage door, and the screen easily goes up and down to keep out bugs while providing an open, inviting, and breezy space to catch up with friends. Also showcased in the video, and most impressive about the screen (and certainly the most unique among garage screen doors) is the entry/exit door. It's hard to get more convenient than that.

LifeStyle screens are available with an upgraded privacy meshing, and also a number of colors; it won't be hard to find a solution to meet the unique needs of your garage. As you saw in the video above, these screens are also incredibly easy to put up and down. And when the weather picks up, there's also a vinyl cover available, meaning that you can keep the view without letting the rain in. Truly, we think you'll be amazed by how much a screen can transform your garage.

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We're excited this month to offer $50 off any single-door screen and $100 off any double-door screen purchase and installation. To take advantage of this month's promotion, mention "SCREEN" when calling 871-8888 for your FREE estimate and additional information about these incredible screens. We look forward to making your garage the ultimate place to relax!

New Year, New Look

Happy New Year, Maui Garage Doors 'ohana! We had a busy, fun-filled 2015 with all of you, and we're looking forward to keeping it going in 2016. With a new year comes new opportunities--opportunities for new challenges, new changes, and new friends. We look forward to tackling each of these in 2016 by finding new ways to continue providing customer-focused, affordable service, helping you give the largest moving part on your home an update (or installing your very first garage door), and continuing to do business how it was meant to be done: locally.

Happy New Year! Please note that we will not replace your driveway with sand ;)

2015 brought a number of face lifts for us: we got a new website, a few new, great office employees and talented, professional technicians, and we remodeled our showroom (as featured in our December 2015 post). Most recently, we've updated our website to reflect the many new doors and operators available, including doors from some quality, trusted vendors that are new to the Maui Garage Doors' lineup. Of course our best-selling Amarr doors are still available in their endless styles and materials, and we've added a number of steel, aluminum, custom wood, specialty, and composite doors from the craftsmen at Ziegler and Martin Doors. 

Custom wood door by Ziegler Doors.

Perhaps unexpectedly, garage doors and the technology involved in their design and creation have evolved significantly over the years, enhancing durability and allowing for nearly limitless customization. This is exciting for us, and it's certainly a victory for anyone looking at garage doors in 2016. When we started in 1975, no one would have guessed that in 2016 we'd be installing fiberglass doors in Waihe'e that looked like fine wood but withstood the wind and rain and without the upkeep, but now that's the reality. What a world! 

Pinnacle V-Groove (steel) by Martin Doors.

You really have to see some of these doors to believe what's possible, and that's why we're excited to kick off the new year by focusing on all of these new possibilities. During the month of January, mention this post and receive a free Maui Garage Doors vinyl sticker and pen with your free estimate. And if you decide to upgrade you're existing door with a new one, we'll waive the takedown and disposal fee to remove and properly dispose of your existing door! Call 871-8888 to schedule your free estimate today!

Seeing is Believing

Picking out a garage door is a big decision, and it's a decision made more difficult by limiting yourself to pictures on brochures or the internet. These are incredible resources, no doubt, but there's something to be said for hearing the difference in insulation levels of steel doors, feeling the texture of a wooden door panel, or seeing the most popular panel designs side by side, reviewing their true color in sunlight. 

Our offices, located in the Central Maui Baseyard, include Maui's only physical showroom dedicated to garage doors and operators, and our knowledgeable office staff can answer questions on new door solutions and accessories alike. We have a wide selection of popular designs on display, including window openings and color swatches for nearly all materials. We can answer questions on and explain the benefits of steel, vinyl, wood, and fiberglass doors, let you know which does best on the different parts of our island, and show them all to you side-by-side. Google can find you anything, but we're one of the only places on island for you to see it for yourself. 

But technology also has its place, and another way we help you visualize the perfect door is our new, interactive tablet. With this tool we're able to take the conversation from our physical displays to a custom portrait of how these solutions will look on your home, as well as the full customization options available to you. And if you don't see something you like, we can also work on a completely custom door in a variety of materials that will work best for your unique situation. As always, estimates are completely free.

As our thanks to you all this year, we'd like to invite you to come in and say hello - to bring it back to basics and talk story about what we can do for you, in person. Visit our showroom in the month of December and receive up to $100 off a complete door package, or 15% off any accessory. Many thanks for allowing us to be your go-to garage door service and installation solution in 2015, and we look forward to continuing to serve you in 2016!