Twenty years is a good run for a garage door motor. A homeowner in Officer, Melbourne called us in for a garage door motor replacement after their old B&D PanelPro started showing signs of age and no longer ran as reliably as it used to. They also wanted a full service on the door itself.
An ageing motor puts extra strain on the springs, tracks, and rollers as it struggles to move the door smoothly. Over time, this shortens the life of every other component in the system, so replacing the motor before it fails completely is the smarter move.
Our team removed the old PanelPro and fitted a new Merlin Elite. The Elite is a premium ceiling-mounted rail drive built for sectional panel lift doors. It runs quietly, lifts heavy doors with ease, and comes with a 7-year warranty.
In addition, we carried out a full door service as part of the job. This included lubrication, track alignment, and a check of all moving parts to make sure the door runs smoothly with the new motor.
Officer sits in Melbourne’s south-east, where seasonal temperature changes affect garage door hardware. As a result, we recommend annual inspections for properties in Officer, Beaconsfield, Pakenham, and Berwick.