Garage Doors Unlimited | Garage Door Service

San Diego Garage Door Repair & Service!

Garage Doors Unlimited is committed to providing exceptional service and we guarantee 100% complete satisfaction! Major retailers like Dixieline, all trust our company to service their clients so you can rest assured that you will receive the same outstanding service.

We service the entire San Diego area, to find out more about promotions specific to your neighborhood check out our services areas page.

We offer the following services:
Spring Repair:

A broken spring is a common issue with most inoperable garage doors.

These guys are part of the “muscle” that works to move your door and should be fixed ASAP to avoid long-term damage!

Do NOT attempt to fix this issue yourself. Call a trained technician to perform this job!

Torsion springs contain a lot of pressure to move your heavy door; without the proper tools and knowledge, you can cause very serious bodily harm.

GDU’s service team has repaired 1,000’s of doors across San Diego County and we are prepped and trained to get the job done safely.

Pricing for springs varies based on a number of springs and type.

Call the office for appointments and pricing.

Cable Repair: The cables running alongside your garage door tend to wear down and even snap after time. You can avoid problems like the door coming down on you or your vehicle, by keeping strong and healthy cables. We offer a full inspection on service calls at GDU to make every part of your door is working including your cables.

Garage Door Opener Repair:

Is your door opening inconsistently? Does it get stuck? It might be time to inspect your motor.

We can re-mount your opener, check your track for misalignment, and even replace it with the newest technology.

GDU carries the latest models from LiftMaster and Marantec. Some of these brands have features that allow you to control your door right from your mobile device!

Check-UP (20 point safety inspection): An annual check-up is a good way to keep your door running smooth. We offer a 20 point inspection that makes sure everything from your motor, cables /rollers, tracks, and photo eyes are all in great condition.

Gate Repair: We service both residential and commercial gates. Whether your gate is unresponsive, lagging, or making loud noises, we will send our service tech to inspect the issue and have it ready for your home or apartment complex.

Garage Doors Unlimited believes in giving you the service you deserve, and you deserve nothing less than the best!

Contact our Poway office for pricing and scheduling regarding all of our services: 858-668-0934

GDU has a limited “same day service” plan.

*Same day service is on a first come, first serve basis and may not be available all the time*

DIY DO’s and DON’Ts

Most homeowners are unaware of how dangerous a garage door can be.

In this age of DIY, we all love to tackle tasks ourselves and finish our home projects, but safety is an important issue.

We have put together a list of DO’s and DON’Ts to keep your tasks smooth and safe.

When dealing with garage doors, most homeowners don't realize how dangerous a garage door can be.

We have put together a comprehensive dos and DON’T's about garage doors.

Biggest Door in your home deserves pre-caution:

A garage door is the largest moving object in the home. Proper installation, operation, maintenance, and testing of the garage door and electronic opener are necessary to provide safe, trouble-free operation. An improperly adjusted garage door or electronic opener can exert deadly force when the door closes. This could lead to serious injury or death from being hit by a closing garage door or from being trapped under the door.

Safety Tips

A few simple precautions can protect your family and friends from potential harm. Please take a few minutes to read the following safety and maintenance tips:

DO’s:

DO check the owner’s manual of your motor.

The instructions are tailored to each brand and model, so make sure you consult this pamphlet for basic troubleshooting and questions. Once you have found the right manual, go through and check the operation of your door and opener.

DO keep your wall keypad out of children’s reach and away from moving parts.

Make sure there are at least 5 ft, off the floor.

Mount and use the buttons where you can clearly see your garage door moving.

DO discuss garage door safety with your children.

Garage door openers are not toys. Careless operation and allowing kids to play with garage door controls can lead to tragic results. Explain the danger of being trapped under the door.

DO keep hands and fingers clear of section joints, hinges, track, springs and other moving parts.

Contact with a moving door or its hardware could cause serious injury. These injuries can also happen with garage doors that don't have automatic openers.

DO have a service technician perform an annual maintenance and inspection.

Garage door springs, cables, brackets, and other attached hardware, should only be adjusted by a professional. Similar to what you would do with your car, we call this a tune-up in the garage door business.This annual maintenance keeps your door and motor operating more efficiently, safely, and promotes the life of the door, ultimately saving you money in the long run.

DO take a few minutes to inspect and test your entire garage door system.

Safety is everyone's business, so make sure your garage door and opener are part of your home’s safety checklist.

Take a monthly inspection and test and make it part of your regular routine.

DO regularly lubricate the moving parts of the door.

Hinges are the main parts needing lubrication.

DO NOT lubricate plastic parts such as plastic rollers and plastic idler bearings.

Consult the door owner's manual for the manufacturer's recommendation.

DO perform a monthly visual inspection

Look at the garage door springs, cables, rollers, pulleys, and other door hardware for signs of wear. If you suspect problems, have a qualified person make repairs.

DON’Ts

DON’T stand OR walk under a moving door!

We all get in a hurry to get to where we need to go, but it’s not safe to run underneath your garage door as it’s moving.

DON’T let kids or adults play "beat the door."

It is dangerous and can result in serious injury or death. Adults should set a good example. Know how to locate and use the emergency release, in case someone is pinned by the door.

DON’T repair, adjust OR replace a torsion spring yourself

As it states in our spring repair section, this is a very dangerous job and needs proper tools and training. Use a professional only!

We at Garage Doors Unlimited do a 24 point safety inspection which includes, but is not limited to the following points:

Door Balance

Springs

Cables

Drums

Center Bearing

End Bearing Plates

Manual Release Handle

Photo Eyes Location

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