Door Doctors Address – Office Move to Bethania!
The Door Doctors address has changed this week as we move into our new office. If you’re interested in checking out a few pictures of the move and learning more about how we can help from our new location, please read on!
Door Doctors Address
The new address for Door Doctors is 2/34 Goodooga Drive, Bethania. Click on the map to get directions!
More information about the office move
As of Monday September 3, we’ve moved from our old location at Loganlea to Bethania. Our new office has much more space and we’re excited to provide supply and repair services for garage doors or industrial doors. Some things we can do for you:
- Garage Door Repairs in greater Brisbane
- Garage Door Sales (Domestic)
- Industrial/Commercial Door Repair
- Fixed price servicing / repairs and maintenance.
- Industrial and Commercial Roller Door Sales
- Door repair/maintenance for Body Corporate or Strata Title Management.
- We’re still offering 24/7 after hours urgent door repair service for emergencies. Click to view our page or simply call us on 0417 620 336 if you need after hours door repair.
Experts in Industrial Doors, Garage Doors and all Door and Gate Repairs.
Call us on 07 3299 2992 to organise an obligation free quote today and find out how we can help you!
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Door Spring Replacement
If you’re having a problem with the springs in your garage door, Door Doctors can help! Door spring replacement is our Brisbane-based company’s speciality.
Sectional doors, panel lift and tilt doors generally all have springs in them which will need to be replaced periodically. Sometimes the springs are okay but they have just lost their torsion due to a faulty install or lack of maintenance – in either case Door Doctors are here to help you with any spring issues your garage door may be having.
Door Spring Replacement
To replace the springs on your garage door you have to release the tension and secure the door to remove them and install the new springs. After this you have to do the same in the reverse order, keeping in mind that it’s a delicate process that requires experience to do safely.
DIY door spring replacement isn’t recommended as it’s quite easy to damage the door and since the springs are under tension, it’s quite dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing. Although it may seem like a routine task, it can be quite complicated – and we recommend you call in trained technicians rather than risking your safety and the health of your door to save a few dollars.
Sectional door springs are typically rated for 10,000 – 20,000 cycles or a rough average of 7-10 years on a standard double garage and when one breaks, usually the next one will follow. For this reason, we recommend changing both or in some cases all the springs as soon as one goes. Regular maintenance of your garage door will assist in maximising the lifespan of your springs.
The cost of replacing garage door springs can vary depending on the size of the spring. The standard set of garage door springs start at $385.00 fitted. 9 out 10 times this will cover you (modern sectional doors have relatively lighter and inexpensive springs, but older domestic springs are large and can cost more), so please feel free to get in contact with us if you’re interested in a quote – one of our friendly team will be in touch to help!
Experts in Industrial Doors, Garage Doors and all Door and Gate Repairs.
Call us on 07 3299 2992 to organise an obligation free quote today and find out how we can help you!
Commercial Garage Door Installation – 5 Questions to Ask.
If you’re currently in the market to get a commercial garage door installation round to your factory, office, or workplace – here are five questions you need to ask any potential company before you agree to terms. Saving a few dollars in the short term can be a very bad idea down the track if you run into any issues, so it’s imperative you choose carefully!
Commercial Garage Door Installation
Buying a new commercial garage door in 2018 means you have a multitude of options with regards to vendor and features. We recommend the Grifco range of commercial garage door openers due to their good pricing, unparalleled performance and excellent warranties. You can learn more about Grifco by clicking here.
5 Questions to ask before buying a new industrial garage door
1. Do you have any reviews or case studies of similar projects?
Ask your installer if they can show you what they did at a similarly sized project. Do they have any references you can talk to? Are you able to see some pictures of previous work they’ve done? It’s important to ensure you’re dealing with a reputable company.
2. Which features do you require?
Depending on the size of and function of your premises, there are myriad features available for commercial door openers – fire shutter openers/hoists, manual hoists, expansion boards smoke baffle features, remote access, entrapment protection and much more. Have a chat with the company about what you need and ask if they have experience in installing these features.
3. What’s your quoting process?
Find out if there are any costs in the discovery phase. Some companies charge for a quote, and some (like Door Doctors) are happy to do this for you free of charge.
4. Is your previous door unsalvageable?
At Door Doctors, we’re experts in industrial/commercial garage door repair. In some circumstances it can be better to work on the existing door/motor before we fully replace it. If you have an existing door which isn’t working, please give us a call and we’ll be happy to help.
5. Which brands do you use? What’s the warranty procedure like?
Ask the company about their recommended brands and what the failure rate is. How long does it usually take to fix an issue? Do they have a good relationship with the manufacturer? Be very clear about the warranty procedure because door motors, like a car, are rated for usage or time – either X number of cycles or X number of years, depending on the specific product. It’s important you do the calculations to choose the correct product for your usage requirements.
If you need help with a commercial garage door, from purchase to replacement, please give Door Doctors a call on 3299 2992 or email us at [email protected]. We’d be happy to help.
Using Siri to control your garage door.
With the recent advancements in home automation we’ve had a few people who have asked about using Siri via Apple Homekit to control their garage door. We’ll take a look at how you can make that work with the Chamberlain MyQ Home Bridge and also have a look to see if there are any solutions for those running Android!
Siri and your Garage Door
There are actually four openers with Apple ‘HomeKit’ connectivity (click here to learn more about it) support on the market:
- Chamberlain MyQ Home Bridge
- LiftMaster MyQ Home Bridge
- Nice IT4WIFI
- NousLogic Watchman Garage Door Controller
If your garage door doesn’t have MyQ or Wi-Fi connection, you’ll need a hub such as the Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage Hub which allows your garage door to be controlled by a smartphone, as long as it was manufactured after 1993 and has Photo Eyes sensors (the vast majority do). If you have a Chamberlain door you will be covered.
The MyQ Smart Garage Hub is a small black box you can mount in a convenient spot in your garage – and it also has a sensor you attach to your door.
The MyQ Home Bridge is similar but you don’t need to put it in your garage – anywhere with good WiFi connectivity will do.
Setup depends on your garage door opener model so have a read of the instructions and let us know if you have any questions.
Siri Garage Door Automation
One everything’s set up correctly and your garage door opener is connected to HomeKit, you can use Apple’s Home app, Siri, or automation to control your garage door. Using the Home app you’ll be able to see if the door is open or closed (great for when you’re already halfway to work and not sure if you remembered), and obviously you can control the door from there as well. It’ll also let you know if there are any obstructions hampering the door’s ability to close.
You can choose the door to open/close automatically at set times depending on if someone’s home or not (it knows if someone’s home based on their connectivity to the home WiFi). You could, for example, set the door to automatically close when nobody is home, so you’ll never have to worry about if you left the door up again!
According to 9to5Mac, Siri control will work with the following questions/commands:
- Close the garage
- Open the garage
- Is the garage closed?
- Did I leave the garage door open?
If you’re on Android, it doesn’t have a full-featured home automation option like HomeKit yet, but if you have a Merlin MyQ you can click here to download the app which will allow you to control the garage door and your houselights from anywhere in the world.
Click here to learn more about the Merlin MyQ from the Door Doctors blog.
If we can help you install a smart garage door or you have any questions about this please contact us or leave a comment below!
Garage Door Repairs in Brisbane
How to pick a company to help you with garage door repairs – by the Door Doctors.
Do you have a problem with your garage door? Perhaps the remote has stopped working; you’ve had an accident and backed into it, or it’s not going up and down correctly. Sometimes the motor can make strange sounds or the door doesn’t work at the speed it used to. These can be simple fixes, or something more complicated –in any case it’s worth calling in the specialists to make sure your garage door is fixed correctly so it doesn’t become a problem in the future.
Door Doctors are experts if you need garage door repairs in Brisbane. Our experienced and friendly team can be out to your place quickly – and we’ve been around for so long we’re able to solve the vast majority of problems then and there. We have a crew dedicated to garage door breakdowns and plenty of replacement stock if you do need a new part or even a new motor.
We understand the inconvenience and annoyance that having a broken garage door can be – it can also be a safety issue if you have internal doors inside the garage. We help businesses and families with expert garage door repair, sales, installation, maintenance, whether they’re roller door, panel lift door, sectional door or tilt door.
Some other companies will simply replace motors/operators to fix a broken door, but this isn’t always necessary – the problem can sometimes be small and relatively inexpensive. The Door Doctors team will do their best to ensure you’re able to get your garage door working again – as quickly as possible and at a fair price.
Please click here to learn more about our garage door repair business, email us on [email protected], or give us a call at 02 3299 2992 and we’d be happy to have a chat about how we can help you with any garage door problems you may be experiencing.
Garage Door Security with the Door Doctors
According to the MyPolice website, there have been an increase in thieves breaking into townhouses by forcing old roller garage doors. Today we’ll take a look at some tips you can implement in order to maximise your garage door security (and, as a result, your house, car etc.)
Garage door security – keep your place safe with these easy tips:
- Buy a keychain remote opener. Attach it to your keys so it’s not left inside your car, clipped to the visor – if someone steals your car it’ll be easy for them to enter your home.
- Keep a regular garage door maintenance schedule. An old, corroded, or damaged door will be a lot easier to break into and will compromise your garage door security.
- Secure your garage door emergency release. You can use zip-ties on the release and it will still be able to function as required, without the security fears of someone being able to use something like a coathanger to release the safety mechanism through a hole in the top of the door. See the video below!
- If you’re going to be out of town for a period of time, use a padlock on the throw latch (if your door has one) – We’ve also included a video on YouTube below you can view.
- If you don’t have a throw latch on your garage door, the Queensland Police recommend using a c-clamp tightened down on each side of the door track.
- Ensure your garage windows are covered up – if you do have anything thieves might be interested in inside your garage they won’t know about it.
- Don’t leave your keys in your car inside the garage – if the thieves get in it’ll be easy for them to make off with your car as well.
- If there’s a door into your main residence from the garage, ensure it stays locked and deadbolted as well as using a strong door – if your garage is compromised you don’t anyone coming into your house!
There’s a great video on YouTube which explains the ‘zip tie emergency release’ method in more detail – have a look below!
If you need help with garage door security or would like to install something a bit safer than your old manual door then please give Door Doctors a call on 3299 2992 or email us at [email protected]
Merlin to offer smart home garage door openers
Door Doctors preferred supplier Merlin have announced a new range of garage door openers called Merlin MyQ, designed for ‘smart homes’ – so you’re able to control the doors from any internet-enabled device (e.g. smartphone, laptop, tablet).
This represents one less item on the keyring, one less battery to replace, and increased security for the garage doors (the Merlin MyQ app platform uses strong encryption technology and offers choices based on security / convenience). It can also be configured to open (or simply just opened and closed remotely) for tradesmen or delivery drivers, so you don’t need to be at home when they come by.
Grant Emanuel, the head of marketing at Chamberlain Australia (Merlin owner) has been quoted as follows: “Automating your garage door with the PowerLift MyQ not only makes getting in and out of your home much easier, it also solves those panic moments when you rush out of the house to get to work and then question whether you left the garage door open or not.”
The app will notify homeowners any time the garage door is opened or closed, which will lead to better security and increased peace of mind for those who have valuables in their garage or it connects to the rest of the house.
The PowerLift MyQ will include obstruction detection safety beams and premium reversal technology which will protect children, pets, the car, or anything else that may get in the way of the door. It can be attached to single or double sectional doors up to 16m² and, like the rest of the Merlin product range, is protected by a seven-year warranty and Merlin’s excellent after sales support service.
View a video from the Chamberlain team about the Merlin MyQ Gateway by clicking below:
If you’re interested in the Merlin smart home range of MyQ Gateway enabled devices then please give Door Doctors a call on 3299 2992 or email us [email protected]
Grifco Motors Range – Door Doctors
If you’re in an industrial/factory setting and need the best quality commercial door openers, controllers, accessories, or replacements, take a look at the Door Doctors’ Grifco range. Please contact us if you have any questions about what’s right for you!
Grifco Commercial and Industrial Door Openers
The Grifco motors come in several options for eDrive +2.0 and mDrive openers depending on your needs (they’re available for door sizes between 18 and 50 square metres):
EDL051 (Low Cycle – 0.5Hp – Single Phase)
- EDL102 (Low Cycle – 1Hp – Single Phase)
- EDH102 (High Cycle – 1Hp – Single Phase)
- EDL053 (Low Cycle – 0.5Hp – Three Phase)
- EDL103 (Low Cycle – 1Hp – Three Phase)
- EDH103 (Low Cycle – 1Hp – Three Phase)
- EDL153 (Low Cycle – 1.5Hp – Three Phase)
Which Grifco motor is right for me?
Low Cycle products are rated for approximately 10% duty and are suitable for >80% of application.
This means:
- 10% runtime per hour
- 6 mins operation / hour
- Approximation 6 open/close cycles per hour.
High Cycle products are rated for approximately 30% duty and are suitable for high volume areas such as warehouses, car parks and emergency service applications.
This means:
- 30% runtime per hour
- 20 mins operation / hour
- Approx 20 open/close cycles per hour.
Grifco eDrive
Our Grifco eDrive openers and opener kits for light commercial roller doors are all rated for low cycle and come in single phase or three phase (RKML). They are all coupled with Grifco’s tried and tested self-locking gear reduction system.
The electronic functions of the eDrive are known as the ‘logic’ and refer to the Main Control Board (MCB) which is able to allow the door to respond to various inputs such as remote transmitters, entrapment device inputs and so on. It’s an extremely versatile device which will ensure you are able to purchase a compliant installation that will last you for many years to come.
Our Grifco eDrive +2.0 openers for roller shutters come in low and high cycle options, in three phase (415V) or single phase (240V). Their max door size ranges from 18 square metres to 50 square metres. They’re also available with a smoke baffle feature to limit the spread of smoke.
One of our most popular openers is the ML5103 which is a low cycle, three phase 1.0Hp roller shutter – it is suitable for a maximum door size of 36 square metres. We are able to offer a very competitive price on installing these.
Grifco mDrive
Grifco mDrive openers for roller shutters come in low and high cycle options, in three phase (415V) or single phase (240V). Their max door size ranges from 18 square metres to 50 square metres.
Grifco speciality mDrive openers for roller shutters are available as Waterproof (IP55), Solenoid Brake (IP50), Dust Ignition Proof (IP66), and Flameproof EXD.
Choose mDrive if you don’t need the electronic functions of the eDrive +2.0 but please note eDrive +2.0 Logic is also available as a standalone option to upgrade mDrive devices if required down the track!
Grifco Heavy Duty and Speciality Heavy Duty Openers
- Our heavy duty openers for roller shutters come in high cycle three phase 415V or high cycle single phase 240V.
- Our Speciality Heavy Duty Openers for Roller Shutters are all three phase 415V and are available as Waterproof (IP55), Solenoid Brake (IP50), Dust Ignition Proof (IP66), and Flameproof EXD.
- Our Extra Heavy Duty Openers for Roller Shutters are all three phase 415V and come in 2.2kW, 3.0kW, and 4.0kW.
Grifco Fire Shutter Openers and Hoists
- Fire Shutter hoists are auto-descent with fusible link and come with or without holding magnets. They are suitable for a maximum door size of 16 square metres.
- Heavy Duty Manual Hoists & Extra Heavy Manual Hoists available. They are suitable for maximum door sizes of 22 and 25 square metres respectively.
Grifco Sectional Door Openers
Our Grifco openers for commercial sectional doors come in a variety of options depending on your requirements:
- Low Cycle – Three Phase 415V – 0.5Hp
- Low Cycle – Three Phase 415V – 1.0Hp
- Low Cycle – Single Phase 240V – 0.5Hp
- High Cycle – Three Phase 415V – 1.0Hp
- High Cycle – Three Phase 240V – 1.0Hp
Popular Grifco Accessories
Reversing Starter
- Mechanical Logic Control (Light)
- Mechanical Logic Control
- Mounting Plate Kit
- Monitored Reflective Safety Beam
- Wireless Security Keypad
- Wireless Wall Control
- And much more – just ask!
The Door Doctors
To make an order, enquire about our industrial door product range or ask a question about what’s right for your industrial setting please contact us and we’ll get in touch!
[email protected]
3299 2992
Industrial Door Sales – Door Doctors Brisbane
Door Doctors Commercial Range – Industrial Door Sales
If you’re in Brisbane and your factory, shed or workshop needs industrial or commercial doors and motors replaced, repaired, or installed for a new fitout, the Door Doctors are able to help you. We have 12 years of experience in working with the industrial sector and can customise the job to your personal needs – it sounds like a cliché but no job is too big or too small. The team at Door Doctors have extensive experience in jobs of all sizes – we specialise in roller doors and shutters but we’ve also worked a lot with the electrical aspect of doors (e.g. main entry car parks/garages/factories), car park doors, and so on. Industrial door sales are a huge part of our business and we love working with them!
If you’re after a few examples of our workmanship – we’re proud to have been responsible for industrial door installation at Sydney Olympic Park, the v8 racetrack in Townsville (Townsville 400), and were also pleased to be a part of the Amberley RAAF Base Upgrade.
We’ve got strong established ties to top quality manufacturers of doors and motors – being a preferred and accredited supplier of both Grifco and Merlin motors.
We also offer an after hours emergency service so if you’re not able to open up or need a security close down we’ll be able to repair or at least secure your door no matter what the time. There’s nothing worse than sticking around hours after knock-off time trying to figure out how to secure a broken door.
Here are some of the jobs we’ve done:
