We can all agree that warranties are more complicated to understand than they should be. Whether you are trying to figure out what warranties exist on a product/service or to understand the fine print of the warranty, there must be an easier way to know your options when selecting a garage door product.
Here we are breaking down the manufacture warranties of three well-known garage door brands: Clopay, Raynor, and Garaga/Mid-America. Within these brands, we outline the warranties for garage doors and the warranties that come with a garage door motor and opener.
Steel Garage Door Manufacture Warranty
Starting with steel garage doors, we’ve outlined the warranties available and what they cover within each of the three following brands.
Garaga / Mid-America Garage Door Warranty
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- Lifetime Warranty: Covers rust on door section(s)which primarily occurs on steel doors.
- 5-year Warranty: Covers track and hardware; the little parts such as hinges, rollers, and cables. Anything not mentioned in the other available warranties.
- 3-year Warranty: Covers door springs.
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Raynor Garage Door Warranty
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- Lifetime Warranty: Covers rust on door section(s) for as long as you own your home.
- 6-year Warranty: Covers track and hardware; the little parts such as hinges, rollers, and cables. Think anything not mentioned in the other available warranties.
- 3-year Warranty: Covers the door track and door springs.
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Clopay Garage Door Warranty
*IMPORTANT: Clopay is a prime example of varying warranties based on the type of garage door you purchase.
Steel 1-Sided Door
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- 15-year warranty: Covers garage door paint finish.
- 3-year warranty: Covers door hardware & door springs.
- 10-year warranty: Covers door windows.
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Steel 2-Sided Door
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- Lifetime warranty: Covers garage door paint finish.
- 5-year delamination warranty: Covers defect with door panel(s).
- 3-year warranty: Covers door hardware & door springs.
- 10-year warranty: Covers door windows.
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Garage Door Opener Manufacture Warranty
Now let’s look at garage door openers and the motors which power them. Unlike the steel garage door warranties, the warranties outlined below depend on which model you own.
LiftMaster Opener Warranty
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- Motor: 4-year warranty up to lifetime warranty depending on the model
- Mechanical Electronics aka. Board: 1- to 5-year warranty depending on the model
- Mechanical Parts: 1- to 5-year warranty depending on the model
- LED Lights: 1- to 5-year warranty depending on the model
- Cameras & Batteries: 1-year warranty across all LiftMaster models
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Genie Opener Warranty
*IMPORTANT: Genies openers have a 5-year warranty up to a Lifetime warranty depending on the model.
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- Screw Drive: Lifetime warranty on the drive train
- Belt Drive: 15-year warranty on the drive train
- Chain Drive: 5-year warranty on the drive train
- Parts: 1-5-year warranty depending on the model
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Warranties vary by make and model, especially with door openers. Be mindful that more warranty variants will be present when comparing one model to the next. Also, understand that lower-priced products will have shorter warranty coverage than their more expensive counterparts. No matter if you are looking at a steel garage door or garage door opener, always compare the manufacturer’s warranties.
Labor Warranty & Where to Learn More
ODW gives our customers an extra layer of protection with our 1-year installation warranty.
ODW’s website helps our customers know what warranties are available for each product we sell. ODW has included at the bottom of each garage door model and door opener model webpage a link to the factory’s brochure that explains the warranty in detail.
To learn more about factory warranties, click on one of the following:
Factory Warranties for Residential Garage Doors
Factory Warranties for Garage Door Openers