2018 New Year's Garage Door Opener Special

Happy New Year's from Hanson Overhead-North Bay!

Hanson Overhead Garage Door Opener Service and Repair

Great care has gone into choosing the most reliable garage door opener brand at Hanson Overhead of Sonoma County.  Liftmaster offers noise suppression features, new Smart Entry technology and has been the most reliable opener, in our 30+ years' experience.  However, it may not be the opener installed in your garage.

At Hanson Overhead, we service and repair all major garage door opener brands.  There are at least 15 major brands that you may find in your home or rental.  Our highly trained technicians can repair your opener, which can save valuable resources.

These are only a few garage door opener brands serviced by Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service in Sonoma County.

Similar to your garage door, your garage door opener should be tested and serviced at least once per year.  Even during a drought year, opener service and repair should be performed.  Dry conditions can increase friction between the drive motor and chain as garage doors are opened and closed this summer.

So when was the last time you had your garage door opener serviced or replaced?

June is National Garage Door Safety Month

Can you believe how quickly we are moving through Spring into Summer? Sonoma County has jumped from barely winter to instant summer and back to winter.  You just have to love Northern California.   

June is National Garage Door Safety month!  This means the Sonoma County Hanson Overhead Team is excited to share some fun facts about your garage door.  Here are some things you may not have considered regarding your garage door and garage door opener:

1. Did you know your garage door is the largest moving object in your home?  There is no other larger door or object that moves within your home.  The average weight of a garage door ranges from 150-350 pounds, depending on the door structure.


2. Do you know how many times you open your garage door each year?  The average garage door is opened around 1,500 times per year, but increases dramatically with multi-vehicle homes.  Only bathroom and refrigerator doors are used more frequently.


3. What is the average lifespan of a garage door and garage door opener?  With regular maintenance a garage door, not the parts and accessories, should last up to 30-years.  Springs, rollers and tracks will need to be replaced more frequently.  A garage door opener has a 12-year average lifespan.  The higher the quality of the product the longer the lifespan.  This is definitely a case of, you get what you pay for.


4. How often should my garage door be serviced?  Your garage door should be serviced every year.  Our garage door technicians will perform a detailed inspection and recommend part replacement or repair.  During our Signature 44-point Garage Door Tune-Up our technician will re-align, lubricate, calibrate and tighten your garage door and opener to ensure they are in proper working order.

We, at Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service, hope you have a safe start to your summer.  Give us a call and schedule your garage door service so you can have a worry-free summer!

Liftmaster 8550 Elite Garage Door Opener at Hanson Overhead in Sonoma County

A new garage door opener should never be taken for granted.  Less is definitely not more.  Your garage door opener controls the largest moving object in your home. If it falters you could be locked out of or in your garage, or worse.  You could suffer more than a ding if a garage door falls on your car.

The Liftmaster 8550 Elite series garage door opener is the Hanson Overhead of Sonoma County recommended opener replacement in your home.  Spring and Summer generally bring thunderstorms and power outage.  This Liftmaster door provides piece of mind with a Battery Backup system, while consuming 75% less power during standby mode.

Smart home technology has been built into the 8550 Elite. Using MyQ Technology, you can monitor and control your Garage Door Opener and home lighting from anywhere.  The system can notify you of your garage door and home lighting status.  It is also compatible with HomeLink.

Give us a call to discuss your garage door opener installation or repair.
707-526-7800

A New Year and A New Business Address!

2015 is off to a great start! Not only did we get to start a new year, but we are happy to announce our new Hanson Overhead Garage Door location.  

466 Primero Court, Suite A

Cotati, CA 94931

Our new location offers an opportunity for our clients to stop by for new garage door opener remotes or see new garage door samples.

We have called Sonoma County home for over 5-years and look forward to expanding into Marin County during 2015.

Thank you for your business during our first 5-years!  Stop by and say hello at our new location.

Happy 2015!

Adam Carver

Sonoma and Napa County Garage Door Safety After an Earthquake

On Sunday (August 24, 2014) our garage door service area was impacted by a 6.0-magnitude earthquake.  Our thoughts extend to those in our community whose homes and businesses are affected the most by this natural disaster.

Garage Door Safety is an important consideration following a strong seismic event. In 2010 the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety compiled a list of the Top 10 Structural Retrofits to reduce earthquake structural damage.  Bracing garage door openings was number 10 on the list. 

"Garages are particularly vulnerable to earthquake damage, and especially if there is living space above the garage. The narrow walls on either side of the garage opening must be able to support the seismic load that is transferred from the roof and additional living space above the garage (if one exists) into the foundation below. In order for these narrow walls to support this load, they must be properly braced. Bracing these walls is usually done by using steel bracing or specially detailed plywood panels as recommended by a registered professional engineer."

The complete article can be read at: https://www.disastersafety.org/blog/top-10-ways-to-reduce-the-risk-of-earthquake-damage/.  Although Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service of Santa Rosa does not perform structural retrofits, we can inspect the moving parts of your garage door system.

Garage Door Components that should be inspected following an earthquake:

• Garage Door rollers and tracks
• Garage Door Panels for structural damage
• Garage Door opener - electrical connections, chain or rails
• Garage Door opener sensors

Your garage door is the largest moving object attached to your home.  A 44-point garage door inspection can ensure the integrity of your garage door safety.

Again, we send the best regards to our Sonoma and Napa County communities!

Hanson Overhead of Sonoma County July Garage Door Repair Specials

During your busy summer schedule having a broken garage door spring can shut the door to Summer fun.  The Hanson Overhead of Santa Rosa solution is to repair questionable garage door and garage door openers before the problem becomes critical.

This month we are offering a $20 off Special on Broken Spring Replacement OR any Garage Door Opener Repair.

Give us a call at 707-526-7800 for your Sonoma County garage door repair needs.

Vaulted Garage Safety - Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service of Sonoma County

Is your Garage considered a Vault?

A Vault? You may ask… A vault is considered a closed space with only one entrance and exit. Obviously, for a garage, this would be the garage door.

Why is knowing about a Garage Vault Lock important?

If you happen to have a garage that is detached from your home, it will be very difficult for you to use your remote transmitter to open the garage door in the event there is a power outage. That’s right… Your car is trapped, and you need to get to work or take the kids to school.

What do you do with a Garage Vault Release Lock?

Aside from waiting for the power to come back on, there are two solutions to prevent this problem. The first is to have what called a ‘Vault Release Lock’ installed on your garage door. This is a cylinder lock that gets mounted to the center of the door. On the inside, there is a cable that attaches to your emergency release pull cord on your garage door opener. In the event of a power outage, or your automatic garage door opener fails, you can insert a key into the Vault Lock and pull the cord, thus disengaging the garage door from the garage door opener. Now you should be able to open the door manually.

Another option would be to have a garage door opener installed that has a Battery Backup System. Modern technology has provided us with garage door openers that use DC Motors. This not only provides a quiet, smooth operation of your garage door, but it also is what makes Battery Backup Systems possible. A typical Battery Backup will operate your door up to 10 times or hold a charge for up to 24 hours. This feature could be invaluable for those that aren't able to manually lift their garage door, or simply don’t want to bother with the inconvenience.

It is still recommended to have a Vault Release Lock installed regardless of if you have a Battery Backup Garage Door Opener. In the event, your opener should fail; you still have a means of opening your garage door.

Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service is fully equipped to handle either one of these projects for you! Ask about our Vault Release Locks and the Garage Door Openers we have to offer!