Garage Door FAQs

An insulated garage door can be an essential part of your home that provides safety and warmth for your garage. At Banko, we offer a broad selection of insulated garage doors, which our team can professionally install for you.

If rain and other debris are coming through your garage door, an expert likely needs to reseal your door because of potential wear and tear on the weather seal that happens in the Florida climate.

If your door only closes halfway, stops and goes back up or the lights on the opener are flashing, your garage door is most likely out of alignment. Call the professionals at Banko Overhead Doors to come out for a quick tune-up.

If your garage door opener runs but the door doesn’t move, the emergency release cord may have been pulled.  If the door opens and closes manually, simply push the red emergency release clip toward the back of the garage until it snaps back into place to reconnect the opener.

If this doesn’t work, Banko can come out for a service call and get you back in working order.

Note that new garage doors can’t use old tracks and springs due to safety. Still, you can get warranty on your new parts, so if they break or malfunction somehow, they’ll likely be covered.

To ensure your garage door remains safe and operational for years to come, we recommend getting an annual maintenance check from a trained technician. Don’t try to attempt to fix or tune up your own garage door. An expert will be able to make the necessary repairs to your garage door without putting themselves at risk of an accident or injury, which is possible when you attempt to fix a garage door without the right training and knowledge.

We never recommend trying to install a garage door on your own. This is a complicated process that should be left to a trained technician. When you choose a trusted company like Banko, you receive warranties on your new garage parts, expert installers and quality products and customer service from our team, all of which make installation a breeze, and something you don’t have to worry about completing yourself.

If a garage door spring breaks, we ask that you don’t “spring” into action to attempt to replace them yourself. Garage door springs are under high tension and can cause serious damage to you and your garage door when handled improperly.

Let a professional complete this project for you by figuring out what size of replacement springs your garage door requires and replacing them for you. If you have a garage that won’t open, it is time to get on the phone with Banko.

A broken garage door spring can pose serious injury and costly damage to a garage door opener, so opening or closing a garage door that has a broken spring is not advised. Replacing a broken garage door spring, whether it is a torsion or extension spring, should be done by a trained technician to ensure that it is properly tightened and to avoid unnecessary danger. 

Banko Overhead Doors offers garage door spring replacement services throughout the West Central Florida area. 

Replacing a garage door can raise a home’s curb appeal. In fact, recent surveys cite new garage doors as providing up to a 268% return on investment in places like Pasco County and the surrounding areas because it can:

1. Enhance energy efficiency

2. Strengthen security

3. Make coming and going safer and more convenient

4. Offer hurricane ratings

For over 40 years, Banko Overhead Doors has helped homeowners and businesses in West Central Florida maximize their garage door investment with trusted quality and lasting value.

The answer is yes for a variety of reasons. We recommend selecting an insulated door to protect your storage, keep your living spaces warm in colder months and provide extra durability with unpredictable weather conditions. An insulated door is also energy efficient and reduces noise.

There can be many reasons why a garage door won’t open: broken or worn torsion springs, unevenly worn extension springs low opener battery, lock features, misaligned garage door sections, a thrown cable and more. Many of these issues can be addressed through preventive maintenance from certified professionals or fixed through professional repair. In fact, garage door springs cannot be repaired, only replaced by a professional.

If your garage door won’t open, Banko Overhead Doors can deliver a rapid response—and even same day repairs—backed by over four decades of proven service across the West Central Florida area.

The Florida Building Code (FBC) details what qualities a garage door replacement must have for code-compliance, including achieving a hurricane rating.

Banko Overhead Doors has several hurricane-rated garage doors available that widen the aesthetic possibilities of selecting a code-compliant door. These new garage doors also come with high-quality components, myQ® compatibility and the support of an installer trusted for over 40 years from south Lee County to Duvall County and beyond.

Along Florida’s coasts, intense sunlight can fade finishes, and breezes off the ocean, salt water off the ocean, gulf and brackish waters can cause corrosion to garage door components, especially if the garage door is not properly cleaned.

Preventing garage door rust begins with using premium, hurricane-rated garage doors. These doors can utilize heavy-gauge steel, moisture-resistant composite overlays or sleek aluminum framing systems to prevent garage door rust and maintain aesthetic appeal and functionality. Garage door rust can also be minimized with proper cleaning maintenance to defend against salt water corrosion.

Further, a garage door’s lifespan can be maximized with routine inspections and tune-ups from trained technicians. And when protected with a Clopay® Gold Bar Warranty, garage doors can enjoy long-term performance and the best quality door components.

Yes, you need a permit to install a new garage door in Florida. At Banko, we include a permit with the purchase of our garage doors. You need a permit when replacing a garage door to ensure your new door is hurricane rated and the door’s installation process goes smoothly.

If safety is the goal, we don’t recommend buying a kit to brace your door. If you buy a brace, no one tests the door and the springs and track won’t be able to handle the added weight on the door. You want the best protection from Mother Nature and something the insurance will cover in the event of a major storm or damage — a hurricane-rated door.

Florida building code requires hurricane-rated garage doors, so every door we stock is WindCode rated. These protective and stylish garage doors can add an extra safety feature to your home.

Extreme tropical storms can cause unseen damage to all parts of the building envelope, garage doors included. Storm damage can cause immediate garage door failure or it can drastically shorten the lifespan of garage door components with unnecessary wear-and-tear. Garage door inspections help spot unseen damage. Further, salt water can cause significant issues and must be washed off correctly to maintain a garage door.

Garage door inspections, along with routine tune-ups, can help ensure components are free of saltwater damage, working properly—all to sideline expensive repairs and replacements if unseen damage is left unchecked.

For those in the greater Jacksonville area and all Duval County cities, Banko Overhead Doors offers:

1. Garage door repair

2. Garage door installation

3. Garage door spring replacement

Whether you need a quick repair or a brand-new garage door, our local team delivers the products and experiences homeowners and builders trust the most.

Learn more about the reliable services we provide to Banko Overhead Door customers throughout Duval County.

All garage doors in Florida must achieve Florida Product Approvals, which include test standards for hurricane-resistance. These approvals ensure a garage door meets the structural wind-load and impact requirements of the Florida Building Code. Beyond code requirements, hurricane-rated garage doors help prevent costly damage from wind-blown debris, updrafts that can take the roof off a home and the other destructive forces that accompany tropical storms.

Further, a hurricane-rated garage door is a premium investment, cited for providing a 267.7% return on investment for homeowners. Learn more about this essential part of a home.

Garage door installation costs vary based on the style of door and the wind speed zone you live in. For example, Polk County typically sees lower wind speeds than Sarasota or Lee Counties. It is best to rely on a qualified expert to establish the wind zone your home is in and then price the door accordingly. Banko offers a wide variety of styles, colors and collections to meet any budget and need, including hurricane-rated options.

No matter how much a garage door installation costs, it is important to think about its long-term value. According to the Journal of Light Construction, in Florida, a new garage door can provide up to a 267.7% return on investment. Garage door replacement is also consistently listed as the best cost vs value exterior home improvement project.

Garage door remotes have four main reasons for malfunctioning — a low battery, a locked remote feature, a need for a remote reprogram or an issue with the garage door receiver. Before calling a professional, check your batteries first and switch them out for new ones. When the wall-mounted button works but the remote does not, you may need to reprogram your remote. If all else fails, you can reach out to us at 877.902.2656 for guidance.

Replacing your garage door opener remote can be necessary for various reasons. Your remote may be broken and no longer open the garage door, or the controller has been lost or stolen. Luckily, replacing a garage door opener remote is quick and easy — you just need to order a new version of your old remote.

If you need a new opener remote for your garage door, check the owner’s manual to see which remote pairs with the garage door opener. Follow this step if your remote breaks or gets stolen or you move into a new home with a different garage door. Once you purchase a new garage door opener remote, pair the remote to your garage door opener according to the owner’s manual.

All garage door openers have a memory system that pairs any remote control to the door. Access to the openers makes getting in and out of your garage easy. If you’re getting a new remote or moving, clearing the opener’s memory is essential to avoid anyone gaining access to your garage.

Depending on your current garage door opener, you might only need to hold the “Learn” button for six to 10 seconds to clear the opener’s memory. You can now reprogram your new remote to match the opener’s functions or leave it clear for the new homeowners. Consult your owner’s manual for more information.

Replace the battery by unplugging your opener and taking off the light lens. Pull the current battery out after unscrewing the battery compartment and disconnecting the red and black wires. The new battery will need to connect to these red and black wires before you screw the compartment back into the light lens. Plug in the garage door opener and enjoy smooth opening and closing functions from a brand-new battery.

Disconnecting your garage door from the opener is an important part of manually lifting your garage when needed. You can successfully disconnect the opener and garage door with a few simple steps.

Start by closing the door and pulling the red emergency release handle connected to your garage door opener. You should now be able to move the door up and down manually. When you’re ready to use your remote again, pull the red emergency release handle and open the garage using the opener’s remote.

While a garage door typically lasts up to 20 years with proper maintenance and care, you can expect your garage door opener to last anywhere from 10 to 15 years. Take note of any strange noises from the opener — this may be a sign you need a new opener installation. If your garage opener has been in your garage since 1993, we recommend replacing this security feature to ensure your garage is secure.

Selecting the right new garage door opener depends on if your garage is attached or separate, if your garage door is oversized or heavier-than-average and the amount of overhead space is available for use. Further, new garage door openers can connect to Wi-Fi and myQ® Garage Door services for more convenient and secure operation.

Banko Overhead Doors’ certified technicians understand the several cutting-edge garage door openers we offer to ensure you find the best garage door opener for your needs.

With Amazon Key, Amazon drivers safely place your packages in your garage when they arrive. You’ll need an Amazon Prime account and a LiftMaster® 87504 garage door opener to use this feature for your packages. You’ll also need the login information for your myQ® account and your Wi-Fi network name and password to connect Amazon Key to your opener.

Connecting your garage door’s functions to a single button in your car makes storing your vehicle easier than ever. You’ll receive a new remote that controls the LiftMaster® trolley in your garage, which you can pair with your current garage door opener.

Locating the “Learn” button on your LiftMaster® opener lets you pair your garage door’s functions to a remote control and wall mount.

Find the “Learn” button on your garage door opener by looking for the antenna first. You’ll typically find this underneath the opener. If you don’t see the colored button near the antenna, try removing the light coverings to see the dashboard. You should find the “Learn” button underneath the light covering on the panel.

Making changes to your LiftMaster® Keyless Entry PIN is quick and easy, ensuring your garage maintains the necessary safety features for your home and possessions. Many homeowners add, program or change their PINs when they move into a new house, a resident moves out, someone might know the entry code or the current owner simply can’t remember the current one. No matter your reason for changing your PIN, you can do so in a few easy steps.

Locate the “Learn” button on your LiftMaster® opener and press down for six to 10 seconds. After 30 seconds, you can enter a new four-digit PIN on the keypad and press enter. When the lights on the opener blink, your new PIN is set. You can try out the entry numbers on the keypad to make sure everything is correct.

Your LiftMaster® garage door opener can easily pair with a remote control you can bring anywhere.

To program your remote to the opener, find the “Learn” button on the opener and press down for a few seconds before releasing. Press a button on the remote control you want to use to control the garage door’s opening functions.

If the pairing is successful, you’ll notice the LED lights blink or go out for a few seconds. You can try out your new programmed remote by pressing the button you chose to see if the garage door opens and closes.

Similar to the remote control you can keep in your car to open and close your garage door, you can also use a LiftMaster® wall control to operate your door from inside your home.

To program your LiftMaster® wall control to pair with your garage door, press and quickly release the “Learn” button on the wall mount. As soon as you let go of the button, press the button on the remote control you want to pair. Hold this button for three seconds. You’ll notice that the LED lights on the opener blink or turn off, which means the pairing was successful.

If you recently added a LiftMaster® opener to your garage door, you can enjoy several new features to your space by clicking a button on your phone. Monitor your garage door, receive alerts, open and close the door from your phone and open gates with a tap of your phone screen to make the most out of your new myQ® features.

You can add a garage door opener and a remote light to your account to open, close and light up your garage in the myQ® app. To add a device to your myQ® account:

1. Go to the app and tap the “Initials” button in the top left corner of the screen.
2. Click on “Device Management” and select “Device/Hub.” This will let you find compatible devices, such as a garage door opener or remote light.
3. Click the “Add new” button and follow the instructions to pair each device.

If you see error codes in your myQ® app — including 203, 207, 301, 602 and 707 — you may notice a few connectivity issues with the app or your garage door devices. In most cases, your Wi-Fi might be offline or you need to reset the connection of your devices.

If you notice your garage door opener won’t connect to your myQ® app, try disconnecting the opener from the app through the settings option, check your Wi-Fi connection or log out of your account for a few minutes before signing back in. You can find other solutions here if you notice any other error codes in the app.

When the app goes offline, the most common cause is a bad internet connection, router problem or an unplugged myQ® hub. Check all of these options to find the root of the issue.

Cleaning your garage door by washing, waxing and weather stripping it gives your garage door a longer life span. With the proper maintenance each year, you can enjoy the style and upkeep of your garage door for 20 years or more.

In a few easy steps, you can measure the space in your garage for a brand-new garage door. Take note of the height, width, headroom and backroom of your garage door space, or allow an expert from Banko to record these measurements for you. You can learn the exact measurements you need in our step-by-step guide.

Painting your garage door can help you better match it to your shutters, front door and siding. In only three simple steps that include taping the sides and features of your garage door, priming the exterior and painting the surface, you can enjoy a whole new look to your garage door.

If you have a specific color in mind, Banko offers the Clopay Color Blast System, which lets you select Sherwin-Williams paints for your garage door. Your ideal color will transform into a two-part polyurethane paint perfect for any door material, including steel, aluminum, vinyl and plastic.

At Banko, we consider your style, budget and home’s exterior so you can find a garage door that fits perfectly with your vision. You can choose from a wide selection of garage doors, including:

• Carriage house style garage doors
• Contemporary and modern garage doors
• Mediterranean and Spanish style garage doors
• Steel garage doors
• Wood garage doors
• Faux wood garage doors
• Hurricane garage doors
• Insulated Garage Doors