Whether you are purchasing a new home, building your dream home, or investing in home improvements, one of the questions you ask yourself is whether you should install a manual or automatic garage door. A garage door is often one of the first things one notices when walking up to a home, it provides your car with safety and ensures an extra barrier of security against intruders.
In this article, we will look at manual vs automatic garage doors and discuss the pros and cons of each option.
Do They Still Make Manual Garage Doors?
Many wonder whether manual garage doors are still available, as automatic garage doors have become so common. The answer is; yes manual garage doors are still available for purchase and installation. Even though their popularity has dropped, there are still those that prefer them over their automatic counterparts. Those that prefer manual garage doors are often people who do not use their garage doors often and are on the hunt for a cheaper option.
Factors To Consider
There are many factors to consider when deciding between an automatic and manual garage door. Some of the most important aspects include, but are not limited to:
- Price: Manual garage doors are typically cheaper than automatic garage doors. However, an automatic garage door does increase the value of a property; thus, it is an investment that one can regain upon the sale of the home.
- Maintenance: Automatic garage doors do require more maintenance as the motor, and other components do need to be replaced and serviced on a regular basis.
- Convenience: Automatic garage doors do provide considerably more convenience. If you use your garage door every single day, opening and closing the door as you enter and exit your property can become extremely tedious, especially on cold winter mornings and evenings.
- Security: Automatic garage doors are ultimately more secure than the manual option. An automatic garage door is virtually impenetrable if one opts for features such as keypads, remotes, and encrypted wireless technology. In contrast, all safety that one has with a manual garage door is the door’s lock and perhaps an extra padlock. These can be broken off and picked easily. There is however the chance that your automatic garage door might be a security risk if the power goes off.
How Much Does it Cost to Convert Manual Garage Door to Automatic?
There are many factors that contribute towards the cost of converting a manual into an automatic garage door. Depending on whether it is a single or double garage door, the brand of the motor and other components and the condition of the current garage door, the cost will fluctuate. This is why it is important to consult a professional garage door installer. They will be able to provide you with an accurate assessment of what your garage door will require to be automated.
At Adams Doors we aim to make your experience of arriving at and leaving your home an easy and secure one. We are able to install both manual and automatic garage doors as well as convert your manual garage door into an automatic one. We will also be able to perform repairs and maintenance on your garage door.
Contact us at Adams Doors to find out more about the automation of your garage door.
