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  • Out With The Old, In With The New

    Many homeowners in the Phoenix Valley are considering property improvements in the new year.  To help you be fully informed as you decide on upgrades to your garage door or operator,  we have prepared a comparison list.  The majority of homes in our service area have Builder/Contractor Grade products installed.  Our technicians have experience with many Builder issues, specifically about the doors, springs and openers that came standard during construction. The #1 complaint is noise and in 2nd place is vibrations.   So let’s compare:

    Builder Grade Garage Doors

    • Single Layer Pan Door (Not Insulated)
    • Low Gauge Door Hinges
    • Plastic Rollers
    • Basic Short Life Cycle Springs
    • Warranty Expired
    • Complaints:  Noisy with vibrations, easily dented/damaged.

    Vs 

    Professional Grade Garage Doors 

    Compliments: Quality products result in quieter, smooth operation and better value overall.

    3-Layer Insulated Steel Door (R 6.5-18.4)

    14-Gauge Door Hinges

    Nylon Coated Ball Bearing Rollers

    Upgraded Heavy Duty Springs (20K Cycles or Lifetime Available)

    Lifetime Limited Warranty on Door Sections with 3 Years for Parts and Labor

    Builder Grade Garage Opener versus Professional Grade LiftMaster

    • AC Chain Drive Motors — noisy operators built to handle frequently used doors with ease at a more affordable price.

    Vs

    • LiftMaster 87504-267 DC Belt Drive Motors — ideal for homes with attached garages because they are designed to be ultra strong and virtually silent during operation, intended for regular daily use.  Installation of our LiftMaster 87504 Secure View Ultra Quiet Belt Drive includes myQ technology, LED corner to corner lighting,  wall button, 2 remotes, wireless keypad, battery backup and camera with 2-way audio communication through the myQ app.

    After comparing the results, is it time for an upgrade in 2025?  If so, your options are plentiful but our process is simple.  A  garage technician will come to your property to discuss your needs and preferences and then prepare a written estimate with your options. Our goal is to make sure that you are fully informed to make the best decision for your home. Our inspection and estimate are FREE. There is no trip charge, no obligation or sales pressure.

  • Ride-along With Tech, Jesse

    Meet Jesse, a garage door technician at Gecko Garage Doors. In this video we are spending the day on service calls with him. Ride-along and see him prepare his service truck for the day of work then repair broken springs and complete safety inspections plus garage door maintenance with lube and tuneup. Jesse is on location serving residential properties in the Phoenix West Valley, including Surprise, Peoria and Glendale. When you have a garage door repair need maybe Jesse will be your garage door man!

    About Gecko Garage Doors: We have been proudly serving the garages and gates of the Phoenix Valley and surrounding neighborhoods since 1994. When your roll up garage door is in need of service, our expert team of technicians are ready for the task. We offer yearly maintenance, new doors and openers, safety inspections, repairs or parts, new installations, gates with openers and new custom garage door options for both residential and commercial roll up doors, we even work on RV sized garages and Box Trucks with roll up doors.

  • Message From The Owner

    “Now is the best market in 10 years for new garage doors.” ~ Preston, Owner 
    This year is coming to a close, and it’s a time we reflect on the journey we’ve made over the last 12 months. 2024 has been a great year for Gecko Garage Doors. We have benefited greatly from our new warehouse and showroom location in Surprise that we launched at the beginning of the year. Our new location has expanded our inventory, provided space for training, and more offices so we can provide even better service to you, the customer. Our team has continued to grow in both the field and office positions to meet the needs of all our new and existing customers. I continue to tell the people we meet, and in interviews that “We have the best customers in the world!” I truly believe it too! There are so many (too many to list) reasons we have such great customers, but we do want to share a few that have meant the most to us and my team. Referrals and great reviews are the highest of compliments. It brings us so much joy to know that we have earned your trust enough for you to share online or with family members, friends, or neighbors. We print out and post your kind and positive reviews on the walls and doors of our workspaces because it makes any good day or difficult day better when we read them. I personally want to thank all of you who have shown kindness to our technicians by offering drinks, treats, gifts, and generous tips especially in the heat of the summer, making sure they are staying hydrated and safe. 
  • Garage Door & Operator Install

    Another job well done by our garage door installer, Greg. Today he removed an old broken door with dents and damage on both the interior and exterior. Then the garage received a complete makeover with a new 16×7 UDT long panel steel door with PVC insulation. A new garage door installation at also includes new hardware, tracks and the spring torsion system. Plus a brand new LiftMaster operator was installed too, model 84505 D/C motor belt drive with MyQ technolgy. Wow, what an upgrade!

    Tag: LiftMaster 1st United Door Technologies #NewGarageDoor #GarageDoorMakeover #TheGarageDoorMan

  • No Tricks, Just Treats for You!

    We’ve got some treats for you! Tips to help you have a happy garage door for Halloween and beyond. Are you hearing scary sounds from your garage door? Is your opener growling like a ghoul or goblin is inside? We can help!  As the temperatures shift the mechanical components used to open and close your garage door may start to get noisy.  
    In most cases simply a Tune Up is needed. This maintenance call includes lubrication, balance and adjusting of the door, alignment check and a multi-point safety inspection.  TREAT: $20 OFF for your Tune Up!  This treat is just for our existing customers.  A special thank you because we appreciate your business.
    If you are a homeowner that is in need of a good deal on a quality new garage door… then we have a treat for you too! TREAT: There has never been a better time to replace your garage door than now. All supply chain issues and inventory delays have been resolved.  Now we have the quickest turn around times in the industry. Some doors are ready for install within a few days, but the average is 2-3 weeks. This is a huge improvement from the 4-6 months wait we had seen previously. Also we now have with the best quality doors, at the best prices with more custom options and finishes than ever offered before. Yes, that’s right… prices have come down and quality inventory is up. TREAT: Free Estimate for you! If you have been putting off that garage door replacement then now may be the right time for you. Let’s find out with a Free Estimate from our team.  There is no obligation or trip charge.  Our technician will come to you and discuss your options so you can make a fully informed decision without any sales pressure, and it’s completely free.
  • Garage Safety Check Tips

    What is the largest moving object on your property?  It’s the garage door.

    So, it should be a safety priority, right?  Well, according to our friends at LiftMaster, ” 1 in 15 may lack the latest safety features or may not be operating properly and many more garage doors and openers could be showing signs of wear and tear, indicating a need for service.”

    Here is a “Do It Yourself” tip to give your garage door and garage door opener LiftMaster’s 3-Step Safety Check.

    STEP #1 –  Check the sides of the garage door for properly installed Photo Eyes (black sensors) mounted no higher than 6 inches off the floor. 

    STEP #2 – Block the Photo Eye with an object over 6 inches tall and press the garage door opener’s close button. The door should not close.

    STEP #3 – Lay a 1.5 inch-high object on the ground in the door’s path and press the close button. The door should reverse off this object.

    After you have completed these steps, if you discover that your garage door is not working properly or if you are unsure, then we can help!  Gecko Garage Door is an authorized LiftMaster Dealer.  Contact us today to schedule your appointment, call us at 623-546-8868 or visit us online.

    Garage Door Opener LiftMaster Dealer

    Gecko Garage Door in Surprise Arizona has been serving the Phoenix Valley and surrounding cities for over 25 years.  We repair and install all makes of garage door openers. We recommend only the finest LiftMaster garage door openers for your home, to get the longest lasting, best quality and value. We are proud to be an authorized LiftMaster dealer.

    Resource Article: LiftMaster

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