Garage Door Service Company
Garage Door Service Company, which also trades as MCS Garage Door Service Co., has been installing and repairing garage doors since 1980 and serves the Main Line and surrounding areas from its location on N Providence Rd. The company was founded by Michael A. Carr, and in 2022 he transitioned ownership to Michael Sage, who brings a background in trades, facility contracts with the United States Navy, and real estate. The team offers a complete range of residential garage door repair services, including spring replacement, re-alignment and balancing, sensor alignment, cable, hinge and roller replacement, and panel or section replacement. It also sells and installs new garage doors, walking homeowners through size, insulation, style, material, color, and security features, and it uses manufacturers such as Clopay, General Door, Amarr, and Artisan rather than pushing a single brand. Garage door openers are another specialty, covering consultation, programming, repair, and replacement of belt-driven and chain-driven models. A dedicated 18-Point Service Tune-Up keeps a door and opener system running, and service vehicles are equipped to handle scheduled repairs and emergency calls alike. Certified technicians lay out a plan of action on every visit, service and installation packages cater to a wide variety of needs and budgets, and the company works under PA License # 169623.
Services
Garage door repair
A complete range of residential garage door repair services. The team assesses the condition of the door or opener, devises a cost-effective and timely plan, and gets to work.
Garage door spring replacement
Springs wear down and lose their integrity over time. When one spring fails, the company strongly suggests installing two brand new springs to ensure equal tension across the door and limit future damage.
Garage door re-alignment and balancing
Misalignment can lead to larger problems down the road. Correcting it keeps the door safe and operational.
Garage door sensor alignment
A garage door cannot open and close if its sensors are misaligned. Correcting the error prevents damage to the property and to the door itself.
Garage door cable, hinge, and roller replacement
Worn down parts are the first sign of faulty performance. Replacing key components keeps the door operating safely and smoothly.
Why choose us?
Location & hours
3922 N Providence Rd, Newtown Square, PA 19073, USA
FAQs
How do I know if my garage door spring is broken?
You will know the spring is broken if it is separated in half and the door will not open manually. Do not keep using the door once a spring has failed, because operating it will only cause further damage to the door and the opener system. Call for service and leave the door closed until a technician can look at it.
Should I replace one garage door spring or both?
You should always have both springs replaced so the door stays evenly balanced going up and down. The company also advises replacing a spring rather than repairing it, since a spring repair is only a short term fix. Spring work is a job for a professional who can service the door and opener completely and check the track alignment.
How often should a garage door be serviced?
Every mechanical system needs regular service and maintenance, and the garage door is likely the largest, heaviest moving object in your home. It should be professionally serviced at minimum every 3 years. The company provides an 18-Point Service Tune-Up to help the garage door and opener system last.
What is included in the 18-Point Service Tune-Up?
The visit includes a visual inspection of tracks, springs, cables, sheaves, rollers, hinges, and struts, manual operation of the door to observe the rolling hardware, vertical track realignment, a door balance check at the half-way point with spring pull adjusted as required, checks for cable fraying and loose or noisy hardware, lubrication of rollers, sheaves, torsion springs, and end bearing plates, inspection of the opener mounting, wiring, rail, and photocells, and resetting of opener limits plus the safety stop and safety reverse functions. Some items such as motor centering and re-mounting photocell brackets carry an additional charge.
How long should a garage door last?
With proper maintenance, a garage door and opener system should last approximately 20 years. Lubricating the springs, rollers, hinges, and pulleys at least twice a year helps, and on torsion spring systems the bearing plates and springs should be lubricated as well. Use a petroleum-based spray lube oil rather than a silicone or lithium based product.
Which type of garage door opener should I choose?
Belt-driven openers are fast, quiet, and smooth, which makes them the suggested choice when a room sits above or next to the garage and noise matters. Chain-driven openers provide the most powerful and durable service, are economical, and are available from 1/4 HP to 3/4 HP, though they create more noise and vibration. A 1/2 HP opener is sufficient for the majority of residential garage doors, while heavier carriage style wood doors may call for 3/4 HP to 1 HP.
Can a new garage door be installed on old tracks?
Under certain circumstances a new garage door can be installed on old tracks, but it is not recommended. Reusing old tracks may raise warranty issues on the new door and may affect how the door performs. A technician will tell you what makes sense for your opening.
What garage door brands do you install?
The company works with manufacturers including Clopay, General Door, Amarr, and Artisan, chosen to mirror the quality of its own service. It will not push a particular brand on you. Instead the team helps you find a garage door line that fits your budget, home, and lifestyle, and it will walk you through size, insulation level, style, material, color, window options, and security features first.