Hi @brendawebster44
Yes I certainly know your annoyance at older garage doors. So Brenda lets to find the best solotuion your you but there are a few little obsticals to navigate for best value for money.
Firstly
Can you tell me about that device attched to a garage door you saw please so
I can assess it. Todate all I know about is electric motor openers and chain pull roller doors openers on commercial doors
I am going to list some options you the boss here you pick the one that suits you. Given I dont know if your door is roller or panel lift or other so the advice is generice for all types.
1, self service
Tips you can do Brenda buy some silicon spray in a pressure can as below. Your door simply may need a good servicing / lubrication etc
so spray the roller door guide fully, spray all /pulleys and wheels you can see and try get at any bearings on a roller door Type into google "roller door service youtube" you can view tips from a video. Use silicon spray as wd40 works for 5 mins then gums up with dirt and dust and doubles your problems. Buy 2 tins as you might need it into the future.
CRC 280g/380ml 808 Silicone PermaStraw I/N: 0421648 $12.50
2 Hire a local roller door service guy with a good google reputation ie 4 stars to 5 stars and hire the one offeing a ""free quote for repair they will tell you is they can lubricate it for you to new. Some will say time for a new door say no thanks for now. get another quote.
3, The ultimate lifting device is a electric door opener. Cost around $400 +$200 installation but they may say you need a new door (it it is bad condition and I dont know if thats true.) They may need to clean /service door parts as well back to new $200 any more than this question them in detail.
4. Bite the bullet and replace the whole door with electric opener added. A double door $2500 Let me know if this has to happen and I research some options for you.
Brenda lives to short to put up with a crappy bad garage door I have being there.
