[Winnisquamguy]

Originally Posted by TheProfessor

Thanks for all of the names.

I am only seeking an independent. A guy/gal in a truck. There used to be many few years ago.

I only need my panels replaced. The large storefront companies want to change the tracks, springs, etc. All are in excellent condition and operate properly. So no need to pay to replace something that is not broken or defective.

I do understand that these storefront companies wish to make money to cover their staff and overhead. But my tracks and springs are just fine. So no need to replace.

Thanks to all for the input and names suggestions.

I'll keep looking.

The "large storefront" might be helping you in out the long run. The panels you have now might not match the track and springs. You’re new panels you could have a different R value making the door heavier and thicker which would require you to change the springs and the tracks. The weight of the door goes by how big a spring you use you could have moved from a stretch spring to a torsion spring. The new panels could be thicker and will not fit inside the track anymore. They are tons of different variables and you being a homeowner’s sound like you want to get out of it the cheapest way possible. Be for warned when the door comes flying down and crushes your new car you will ask why that just happened(and blame the garage door guy). I just brought all new panels for the garage door. In some cases you can just swap out the panels but you need to be qualified to make that decision!! It sounds like you know it all so just keep looking.