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!

An Ounce of Prevention...

Few sayings are as consistently true as "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," and the average double-car garage door weighs in at around 280 pounds! There are a lot of parts that work together to bring that weight safely up and down multiple times per day, and the affordable, routine maintenance offered by our service plans helps to ensure they all remain in perfect operating condition. In addition to the discounted service pricing you receive as a member, when any part shows enough wear to warrant replacement, you'll receive a discount on the labor necessary to replace it.

Residential door installed by Maui Garage Doors

One size rarely fits all, and that's why we offer two service plans: semi-annual and annual. Both plans offer the same comprehensive maintenance, but heavier and custom doors, as well as doors in areas that experience higher winds or rainfall, can benefit from the more frequent monitoring offered by the six-month semi-annual plan. Commercial customers are also covered, with unique commercial service plans offered to keep industrial doors in equally impeccable order. Residential or commercial, big or small, we keep all member door and operator details in your personal file, and you never need to remember when you're due for service: our office staff will call to schedule when it's time.

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At each visit, our professional technicians will: inspect and lube the operator and shaft, removing the motor cover and cleaning the unit; check the door sensitivity and clean sensor eyes; test any remotes and wall mount; lubricate and inspect track alignment, cables, rollers, spring tension, hinges, and screws; tighten all nuts and bolts; inspect and lubricate limit switches and gear drive; and check the door panels for deterioration. This comprehensive evaluation can find and eliminate problems that may later lead to significant and costly problems. 

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As a special promotion for the month of November only, sign up and pay the members' rate at your next service call, in addition to the peace of mind afforded only through the regular upkeep of your garage door and motor. Call 871-8888 for additional details and to sign up today!

Door Won't Open? Check the Springs.

On any given day, we receive at least one call for a broken torsion spring - the unsung and unknown heroes of the residential garage door that do nearly all of the heavy lifting when you open or close your garage door. Because the torsion spring doesn't typically shatter into pieces when it breaks, it's not immediately obvious that it's the cause of the malfunction, but the signs are easy to spot: the door only opens a few inches (if at all) before shutting; the door is very heavy and maybe even impossible to open manually; and finally, the visible break or crack in the springs coiling. A story we've heard on too many occasions is that of someone hearing a loud BANG, unable to place the source of the noise, only to later discover that they can't get their garage door open. Invariably, their torsion spring has snapped in one or multiple places, and due to the tremendous, necessary pressure wound into the springs, it makes a loud noise.

A broken torsion spring.

In addition to the inconvenience of a broken spring, old or rusted springs can create a safety hazard for children, pets, or adults that may be playing near or passing under a partially open door. Ever wonder how a 1/2 or even 1/3hp motor can open and close a heavy door, or how you can manually open it without too much effort? We're all superheroes to some extent, but the truth is that the torsion springs are doing the majority of the work, and when they snap, the full weight of the door can come crashing down. For this very reason, checking and properly lubricating your springs is always on our checklist during service calls. Unfortunately, you can never know when exactly a spring will snap, but routine maintenance and replacement of visibly worn springs is a great way to potentially avoid injury and any added repairs from the door slamming shut.

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Much like each model of garage door is slightly different, torsion springs are made specific to the dimensions and weight of each garage door. Maui Garage Doors keeps a large selection of the most common sizes in-stock for same-day replacement, but even if we don't have your specific spring in stock, in nearly all cases we can get you up and running that day with a temporary fix. We stock and order only the best springs, and as a result we're able to offer every spring we replace with a three-year warranty. Due to the pressure of the spring and the dangers involved in installing, it is also very important to only have these installed by a professional.

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Have a broken spring or want to preemptively replace an old rusty pair? Throughout the month of October, we're happy to offer $20 off a single spring replacement and $40 off the cost of a double spring replacement. Call 871-8888 today to schedule your next service appointment! One of our professional service technicians will take a good look at your springs and inspect the rest of your door's hardware as well.