Garage door membership in Chico
Member savings on repair labor, priority scheduling and a yearly tune-up for homes in Chico, from the tree-lined Avenues and the streets near Chico State to the newer neighborhoods on the north and east sides. Plans from $19 a month, no contract.
Short answer: DoorGuard is available in 6 ZIP codes in Chico, California. Plans start at $19 a month, with no contract. Every plan includes a yearly tune-up and safety inspection, priority scheduling and member savings on repair labor.
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Valley heat, fog and big trees: what Chico garage doors deal with
Summers in the northern Sacramento Valley are long and very hot, with stretch after stretch of triple-digit afternoons. A garage that faces west can bake well into the evening. That heat thins out lubricant, dries rubber weatherstripping until it cracks, and makes an opener strain on every cycle. By the end of August, a door that ran smoothly in April can start to groan. Our guide to garage door care in hot climates goes into more detail.
Winter brings its own trouble. Rain comes in waves, and thick valley fog can sit over town for days at a stretch. Damp mornings are hard on steel hardware and on wood doors, which can swell and rub against the frame. Some summers and falls also bring wildfire smoke drifting down from the foothills, and the ash that settles on driveways ends up in tracks and rollers.
Chico is a city of big shade trees, from the sycamores along Big Chico Creek in Bidwell Park to the large old street trees in the Avenues. Many of the older homes there and around downtown have detached garages at the back of the lot, reached by a long driveway or an alley. Those doors collect leaves, seeds and twigs along the bottom seal and in the tracks. Newer subdivisions to the north and east tend to have attached garages and doors that get used several times a day.
Older single-car doors in particular may still run on side-mounted extension springs. Whatever kind you have, do not loosen or adjust them yourself. Springs and cables carry heavy tension and can hurt someone badly. Read the spring warning signs guide so you know what to watch for.
What membership includes
Every plan is billed monthly with no contract, and you can cancel anytime by email or phone. Here is what members in Chico get.
- A yearly tune-up and full safety inspection. Springs and cables, rollers and hinges, lubrication of all moving parts, door balance testing and a garage door opener safety test.
- Priority scheduling on repairs.
- Member savings on repair labor, with the price shown before any work begins.
- Essential, $19 a month: covers 1 garage door with one tune-up a year.
- Complete, $39 a month: up to 2 garage doors, two tune-ups a year, the service-call fee waived on member visits, greater savings on parts and labor, and higher-priority scheduling.
- Premier, $79 a month: every garage door at your home plus your entry-door locks, unlimited priority service, an annual opener and lock health check, our highest member savings and top-priority scheduling.
Compare every plan side by side on the pricing page, or take the free 60-second garage door checkup to see how your door is doing today.
ZIP codes we cover in Chico
DoorGuard serves 6 ZIP codes in Chico:
95926 · 95927 · 95928 · 95929 · 95973 · 95976
Coverage is by ZIP code, not city lines, so two homes on either side of a boundary can have different answers. Use the ZIP checker above to confirm your home.
See also: DoorGuard in Butte County and DoorGuard in California.
Questions from homeowners in Chico
Can I join DoorGuard in Chico?
Yes. DoorGuard serves 6 ZIP codes in and around Chico, in Butte County. Membership is available ZIP code by ZIP code, so enter yours in the checker on this page to be sure your home is included. If it is, you can sign up online at guardyourdoor.com in a few minutes.
How does a yearly tune-up help with Chico's summer heat?
Heat cooks the grease on rollers, hinges and the opener rail, and it hardens rubber seals. During the tune-up every moving part is lubricated, the springs, cables, rollers and hinges are inspected, the door's balance is tested, and the opener safety reverse is checked. A door that moves freely puts far less strain on the opener.
How do I get a visit scheduled?
Members request a visit through the site or by calling (877) 257-6027. Exact timing depends on availability in your area, and members get priority scheduling on repairs. If a repair turns out to be needed, the price is shown before any work begins.
My door is loud. Is that something the tune-up looks at?
Yes. Squeaks, grinding and rattling usually point to dry rollers, worn hinges or loose hardware, and those are all part of the tune-up. Sudden bangs can mean a spring problem, so keep clear and do not try to adjust it. Our guide to garage door noises explains what different sounds can mean.