Edit: Feb. 2013
The tension wire to the lock on the garage door has frayed (see photo) and about to snap locking the door permanently. I emailed Doods - this is obviously a manufacturing or installation defect.
Instead of agreeing that it is a problem - (note this door is only opened about 2-3 times a week - not daily) that the main component of opening the door should not fail in just over two years of infrequent use. The person clarified that I have no warranty (expires after a year) on the parts that will obviously break. I reiterated that two years of infrequent use is not acceptable and asked should all customers expect to spent $150 (or more) fixing the tension wire every two years or less?
The only solution offered was to pay full service rates and parts estimated at at least $150 plus tax. I feel strongly that this is a really poor solution for a $900 door. I would have been fine covering the costs of the repair technician and wire ($50), but to try and make money off a job poorly done.
I need to replace my second garage door and was simply going to phone Dodds, now I will have to start my search again and ensure no friends of mine uses a company that thinks this kind of defect is solely on the customer.
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I took months to finally get my new garage door - I got four quotes and took great care to choose the right company - and I am very happy.
Dodds did a great job. Friendly and informative quote. Three weeks later I got a call to the set up my installation (as quoted). The next week my new door was installed. Efficient installer work steady, left a clean site. My new door is great - light, secure, great fit.
Thanks.