Batteries:

• 9 or 12-volt batteries are the most commonly used for garage door remotes
• Can purchase in local grocery stores or retail stores (often found near camera/electronic section)

Light Bulbs

• Home Depot and Publix may carry them
• Should say "Garage Door Light Bulbs" *

*We recommend that these are used because they have stronger filament than regular light bulbs and will better handle the movement of the garage door opening/closing. This will help your light bulbs last much longer.

Regular light bulbs can be used, but we recommend checking your owners manual for the appropriate wattage to use. CAUTION: Using to high of wattage can melt the opener cover!

Door Lubricant

• Pro 21 (sold at Lester's Garage Doors) Used for door hinges, roller, and springs.*
• Silicon Spray

* WD-40 evaporates very quickly, and the door will need lubricated more often. Our Pro 2l spray will last for at least one year before more lubricant will be needed.

Opener Lubricant

• Lubriplate** (sold at Lester's Garage Doors)
• Genie lubricant (sold at Lester's Garage Doors -says "Genie" on tube; it will cover one application only)

Painting Instructions

Steel doors should be painted with a high quality exterior latex (water base) paint. The surface must be cleaned prior to application of paint to the steel. On new doors, the surface just needs to be wiped down with a damp cloth. Doors which have been installed for a while should be cleaned with a tri-sodium-phosphate based product (such as Soilax„ or diluted Spic-n-Span or a mild household cleaner). Doors do not require a coat of primer unless the finish has been damaged down to the silver galvanizing.

Does my door need to be windloaded?

Yes! Wind-load refers to the, “forces or pressures that are exerted on a structure and the components comprising the structure (such as garage doors, entry door, windows, etc.).”[1] All doors sold by Lester’s are tested to determine how much pressure they can handle from wind during a storm and can withstand winds up to 110 m.p.h in good condition.

The State of Florida has set certain requirements…

To view a map showing Florida’s wind – rating zones please navigate to our help page and click on the PDF link, “Windbourne Debris Region.FL.” You must have Adobe Acrobat to view this document.

Permit Information

DO I REALLY NEED A PERMIT TO REPLACE MY DOOR? Yes! It is required by the State of Florida that all garage doors must have been tested to stand up to hurricane force winds, that a permit be pulled in order to install a garage door, and that a final inspection be performed by a local building official. The amount of windload varies by location within the state.

WHAT IS THE WIND DEGREE FOR ALACHUA COUNTY? All doors installed within Alachua County must be able to withstand at least 110 M.P.H.

IS THIS A GUARANTEE THAT MY DOOR WILL NOT FAIL IN A HURRICANE? If winds rise above 110 m.p.h. there is no guarantee that the door will withstand the additional force.

ONCE MY DOOR IS INSTALLED, AND I RECEIVE MY PERMIT WHAT'S NEXT? At this point, a final inspection by a city or county codes official is needed. You should call our office and schedule the appointment through us. Ask for our permit coordinator.

DOES THAT MEAN THE INSPECTION WILL BE DONE BY YOUR COMPANY? No. It is required that we schedule the inspection because we pulled the permit. However, there will not be an employee of Lester's Garage Doors inspecting your door. An official from the city or county will be scheduled to come to your home and inspect our work on a day of your choosing.

CAN I REQUEST A SPECIFIC APPOINTMENT TIME? No. Neither the city or county will schedule a specific time. You will need to choose a day that you can be home all day.

CAN'T I LEAVE MY DOOR MANUAL / OPEN AND THE INSPECTOR JUST COME BY? No. The inspector will not come onto your property if no one is home. The inspection would not be completed and would have to be rescheduled.

Why buy from Lester's? 

Here are some reasons why we're sure we will exceed your expectations:

1. 24 Gauge Steel Compared to 26 Gauge Steel*
2. Lifetime rust & finish warranty compared to 15 year.
3. 14 Gauge steel hinges compared to 18 Gauge.
4. Quiet nylon rollers compared to noisy steel rollers.
5. Lifetime roller warranty compared to one year.
6. Torsion spring system compared to extension.
7. Double doors have two torsion springs.
8. All standard size doors are kept in stock.
9. High standard of quality with our work force.
10. We recycle all metal materials.
11. Plastic retainer to prevent bottom section from rusting.
12.  Galvanized end style for secure hinge mounting.
13. Reinforced tracks.
14. Adjustable track brackets.
15. Uniformed service men & installers employed & trained by Lester’s Garage Doors!
16. Friendly office staff working directly for us – we do not use an answering service!
17. Free estimates in the city of Gainesville.
18. Family owned and operated, serving Gainesville for 45 years.
19. We meet code with windload doors.
20. We pull the permit for replacement doors (for more information, please click, "Permit Information" under the FAQ page).
21. We service what we sell!

Advantages of the Genie Opener sold at Lester's

Lester's Garage Doors is presently selling the Genie Screwdrive, CM8600. Here are a few reasons why we believe that the professional model is best for you:

• The Genie Model CM8600 has a one piece, solid rail, providing more stability. (Retail DIY openers have pieced rail.)
• In-house warranty by Lester's. (Customer can come straight to us, a local service provider.)
• Lester's will service what we sell. (Many local retail companies do not provide "in house" service.)
• We repair doors as well as openers. (If needed, we are able to do both.)
• Lester's is locally owned & operated. We've been in business for 45 years.
• The CM8600 is a professional model that lasts twice as long as the retail models. Generally professional screwdrive models last up to 18 years, vs retail screwdrive models last only up to about 7 years.
• CM 8600 uses all steel gears. (As opposed to plastic gears used in retail models)
• Lifetime motor warranty (also in-house)
• Proven history.Lester's has been installing the Genie CM8600 trouble free for over ten years.

Advantages of the Hoermann Silent Drive Opener

1.     Heavy duty belt does not require maintenance or lubrication.

2.    Belt drive provides ultra quiet operation.

3.    EngageLock™ feature locks the door reliably even in the event of power failure.

4.    Remote can be programmed to operate light.

5.    Easy to reconnect after manual use.

Advantages of Hoermann Liberty Series:   

1. Insulated 12.4 R Value: 3-layer sandwich construction (polyurethane insulation between two pieces of 25 gauge steel) reduces noises to a minimum, provides maximum insulation, and is free of CFC and HCFC.

2.    Finger Guard™ Feature provides protection against pinched fingers  by making section joints pinch-resistant.

3.    Innovative Safety Catch™ mechanism: all doors are equipped with an anti-drop device that prevents the door from crashing down in the event of  spring or cable failure.

4.    Side hand guard™ conceals cables and vertical tracks that are normally within reach to prevent hands and fingers from getting caught.