Buying Guide
- 1. How do I choose a door company?
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Here are some things to consider:
- Cost: Be aware of what goes into the final cost for the garage doors you’re purchasing. Low-cost doors often have shorter life spans or require costly aftermarket replacement parts and service. You may end up paying more in the long run by choosing the cheapest doors initially. With 30 years of purchasing experience, we at Winfield know the products that have proven to be reliable. They’re the only ones we carry. We’ve already weeded-out problem vendors and products so you don’t have to. That’s why we sell only the products with the best warranties in the door industry.
- Experience/Reputation: How long has the company has been in business? Do they have any credentials or satisfied customers to speak of? With four generations of family in the door industry and 30 years as a company, Winfield has established itself as an experienced and reliable name. Winfield is a member of the International Door Association and Home Builders’ Association.
Read some testimonials from satisfied Winfield customers.
- 2. How do I choose a garage door?
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Do you want the door to serve primarily for its functionality or to enhance the architecture of your home? Do you need insulation? If you want custom design doors, would you like wood, steel, or vinyl? What’s the style of your house? These are questions our knowledgeable sales representatives can help guide you through as you consider door options. They are here to answer your questions and find the door that best fits your needs, desires, and budget.
We want to make the garage door selection process convenient for you. We are willing to consult you on site, at your home, or in our showroom, the largest in the Delaware Valley. We have full-scale, current garage door models on display for you to see and touch, including an operating setup with opener – an experience you just cannot gain from a brochure or a home center kiosk.
- 3. How do I choose a garage door opener?
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Sixty-five percent of garage door openers sold today are chain driven. LiftMaster offers the widest variety of chain drives available and has proven reliable and durable time after time.
If you have a bedroom or any other living space directly above or adjacent to the garage, you should consider a belt drive. Belt drives offer the ultimate in quiet operation. Along with being virtually noiseless, LiftMaster’s heavy duty belt drives are smooth, tough and dependable. Belt drives are available in ½ or ¾ horsepower models, depending upon door weight.
Do you need a lot of overhead storage? Consider LiftMaster’s Residential Jackshaft™ opener. The Residential Jackshaft, like all of LiftMaster’s openers, is characterized by smooth operation, power, and reliability. The opener is mounted to the wall beside the garage door, allowing the ceiling space to be used for other things.
When choosing an opener you should also consider a battery back-up option. LiftMaster offers the EverCharge™ Battery Backup System which allows you to open your garage even during a power outage. This option is available with chain, belt or the Residential Jackshaft openers.