FAQs and Tips

Garage Door Tips and FAQs


Learn tips and tricks to make your garage doors have a long-lasting lifespan. Below you will see a variety of tips and frequently ask questions about garage doors and openers. If you don't see your questions, no worries. Call Advance Overhead Door, Inc today by dialing 414-321-0500. We would be happy to talk to you about your questions.

Garage Door and Opener FAQs

  • Why choose Advance Overhead Door?

    Advance Overhead Door Inc. is a true “Mom and Pop Shop”, Jeff started the company in 1986 with his wife Mary and son Jim being an important part of the day to day operation.   We are a small company and prefer to stay that way.  We have the longevity to have the knowledge and expertise to work on your garage door and opener, along with being able to get to know our customers so we can meet their needs as their arise.  We also strive to provide our customers with same-day services for your garage door emergencies.

  • What are your areas of service?

    We serve cities within and around Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

  • What methods of payment do you accept?

    We Accept Cash, Check, Visa, & MasterCard.

  • Do you give free estimates?

    We can give free basic and rough estimates over the phone. Please feel free to email us photos anytime for a quote online. 

    Our email address is:  info@advanceoverheaddoor.com

    However, if you need a specific site visit for a more detailed estimate, a fee will be charged for the written estimate, in most cases the repair can be done while we are there and in those cases there would be no charge for the estimate.  


  • What type of repairs do you do?

    We repair all brands of garages doors and garage door openers for both residential and commercials buildings. We also repair electrical gates operators.

  • Do you offer a warranty for the work?

    Brand new doors have a warranty period of five+ years on sections & parts. For service, our warranty is 90 days for labor.

  • How do I know if my garage door needs repair?

    Garage doors should smoothly open and close without stopping at any point. If your door seems to be very heavy or if you need to force open or close, then it is time to have it looked at.

  • How can I keep the garage door or opener in good condition?

    Some garage doors or openers come with a manual with specific maintenance instructions. Follow these. To be sure, have the garage door inspected by professionals yearly.

  • How often should I have maintenance on my door and opener?

    Ideally, garage doors & openers should be checked by a professional technician at least once a year.

  • My garage door cannot / won't open. What could have happened?

    If your garage door won't open it may be due to a broken spring or an issue with your automatic door opener.

  • My garage door cannot / won't close, How should I get it closed?

    If your garage door won't close, you could try to emergency release and shut the door manually.

    If the door jammed / uneven, you won't be able to get the door closed, Please call us. 


  • How much does a new garage door cost?

    The installed price of garage doors vary according to the door size, materials, design, strength and other factors. Feel free to call our customer service for specific prices of doors.

  • What happens to my old garage door?

    When we replace your existing garage door, we remove and haul it away not no additional cost to you. 

  • What do I need to prepare before the door technicians arrive?

    The immediate surroundings of your garage door area must be free from items to give our technicians ample space to work on.

  • Can garage doors be painted?

    Most garage doors can be painted, depending on the type of material. Consult the manual for specific painting instructions.

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