Energy Efficiency and Garage Doors: How Replacement Can Save You Money

 

Energy-efficient garage doors are an excellent investment for your home. Similar to an ordinary garage door, they’re built using special insulation materials that maintain a consistent indoor temperature in your garage, no matter the weather outside. This means you’ll spend less on heat and AC year-round, and your belongings won’t be damaged on hot summer days.

Contact us to speak to an expert about energy-efficient garage door options, go over garage door replacement cost vs. savings, or schedule a free consultation. We proudly serve the Anaheim, CA area and are available to take your call now.

How Garage Doors Impact Energy Efficiency

With appropriate insulation and a good seal around the edges, your garage door will keep the garage dry and at a consistent temperature, withstanding the elements outside. A professionally installed garage door is no match for a chilly, rainy day or a sweltering heat wave. This is especially important with attached garages. A leaky, under-insulated, or poorly installed door affects the comfort of your entire home.

Benefits of Replacing an Old Garage Door

If your garage door is damaged and you want to avoid replacing the entire system, sometimes you can have an individual panel replaced or repaired. This depends on the door design type, how it’s put together, and the damage that was done.

If you’ve got an old, uninsulated garage door, or the damage is too extensive, it’s probably time for a replacement. A garage door’s lifespan depends on how well it was constructed, how often it’s used, and how well it’s been maintained. Generally, after 15 years, parts become harder to find, and the signs of wear and tear begin to show.

Here are some benefits of replacing your old garage door.

Energy Efficiency

An old garage door will lose its insulation capabilities over time, and many older models were made without adequate insulation. The most significant benefit to quality garage door insulation is savings. You may save up to 15% to 20% on your annual energy bill. A federal tax credit may also be available for homeowners purchasing a new garage door for their principal residence.

Improved Temperature Regulation

New garage doors are built with double, triple, or quadruple insulation layers, so your home’s heat stays inside, improving your comfort. They also keep the heat out during California summers, protecting your belongings from heat damage.

Safety

A worn-out or broken garage door can injure you or your family members or damage your vehicle. If your garage door doesn’t close properly, it can also make your home and belongings more vulnerable to intruders and pests.

Quieter Operation

Over time, the inner workings of older garage doors start to wear out, and the hardware inside begins to vibrate or grind together. Old tracks or damaged rollers in an older garage door system will also make a lot of noise. Replacing the door and the opener system gives you peace of mind and allows you to enjoy a much quieter entry and exit from the garage.

Increased Property Value

A new garage door increases your home’s curb appeal, which positively impacts the resale value.

Better Technology

With a new garage door, you’ll notice a fast response time after pushing the remote or opener button. You can also install smart-home technology into your garage or integrate a security system. Speak to our team to learn more about what a new garage door can do for you.

What Are Energy-Efficient Garage Door Options?

If your energy bills are high, and you’re looking to improve your home’s energy efficiency, you’ll love the cost savings from insulated garage doors.

There are a few energy-efficient garage door options available to choose from. Styles include:

• Traditional, including our bronze, gold, and platinum series
• Carriage house with swing doors
• Aluminum with optional finishes like solid color powder coated, black or bronze anodized, or wood grain
• Custom wood doors
• Contemporary modern tech design

How To Choose the Right Energy-Efficient Garage Door

If your garage door is broken or sagging, needs frequent repairs, or you’re interested in the cost savings from insulated garage doors, it’s time for an upgrade. But how to choose? Consider the following factors.

Insulation Levels

In Orange County, winters rarely drop below freezing but still get chilly and wet. Summers are muggy and warm, making good insulation a must year-round to help keep the interior of your garage dry, pest-free, and climate-controlled. As a bonus, insulation acts as a sound dampener, keeping street sounds out and your workshop or garage band’s noise inside.

Fit

Your garage door needs to fit the garage. This may seem obvious, but oddly sized openings may require a custom job or extra weather-stripping to keep out the elements.

Aesthetics

The door design needs to complement the rest of your home. Garage doors make up a large portion of the average house’s exterior, so it’s important to find one that suits your home’s color, architectural style, and preferred look. Frosted or tinted windows installed at the top of the door allow light in while obscuring the view from outside.

Safety Features

Modern garage doors have safety features like motion detectors, auto-reverse, and manual controls in case of a power outage. Some new openers are designed with new technology to prevent unauthorized access. If you upgrade your opener when adding a new garage door, you can find systems that integrate with home security and smart home systems.

Budget

You don’t want to spend too much on a custom-fabricated door if it’s not in your budget, but
investing more in extra insulation helps save you money on your energy bills in the long run. It’s all about finding the right balance.

Still unsure? Our garage door experts are here to help. Schedule an appointment, and we’ll come to your home, assess your needs, and provide you with our recommendations and an accurate cost estimate. No further commitment is necessary.

Contact Mesa Garage Doors Today

Mesa Garage Doors offers high-quality service and parts in LA, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and Ventura County. We’ll expertly repair or install your garage door quickly to protect your property from the elements.

Our team of installers and technicians are highly trained and professional. We’ll arrive at your home on time and ready to work with everything we need to complete the job. We’re happy to review the benefits of replacing old garage doors and the various options you can choose from.

If you’re ready for a better-insulated door designed to deter pests and intruders and keep the elements at bay, contact us today to schedule your new door estimate.