Jessica Sanchez
Jessica Sanchez is the co-founder and owner of F&J's 24 Hour Garage Door Service, LLC, a family-run business she launched with her husband, Fernando, in 2013. Based in the West Valley of Phoenix.
Under Jessica’s leadership, F&J's has grown from a local operation into a trusted name in garage door repair and installation across the Valley of the Sun and Prescott Valley. The company is known for its 24/7 emergency service, transparent pricing, and dedication to quality craftsmanship.
They'll never sell you what you don't need.
Jessica also serves on the Board of Directors for the International Door Association (IDA), where she helps shape the future of the garage door industry through leadership, advocacy, and education.
Outside of business, Jessica and Fernando love heading to the dunes in their sand rail and unwinding on the beaches of Rocky Point, Mexico whenever they get the chance.
Common Causes of Garage Door Spring Failures and How to Fix Them
For your garage door to operate smoothly and safely, garage door springs are essential. A damaged or malfunctioning garage door spring may be both annoying and potentially dangerous, and we at F&J’s 24 Hour Garage Door Service are aware of this. Whether you’re dealing with a standard garage door torsion spring or need a full…
Garage Door Repair vs. Replacement: What Phoenix Homeowners Need to Know
When your garage door shows signs of trouble, deciding between repair and replacement can be challenging. At F&J’s 24 Hour Garage Door Service, we help you make that choice with confidence. Whether you need prompt garage door repair in Phoenix, AZ, or are looking for a trusted company for garage door service near you, the…
Step-by-Step Process of Garage Door Spring Replacement by Experts
When your garage door spring fails without warning, you’re left with a heavy door that won’t budge and a disrupted morning routine. At F&J’s 24 Hour Garage Door Service, we understand the frustration and safety concerns that come with broken springs. After 17 years of serving Phoenix homeowners, we’ve seen how a single spring failure…
Preparing for the Arizona Summer Heat: Expert Garage Door Repair Tips
When Arizona’s intense summer heat arrives, your garage door system faces serious challenges that can leave you stranded at the worst possible moment. We at F&J’s 24 Hour Garage Door Service have witnessed countless homeowners struggle with doors that suddenly fail when temperatures become high. Your garage door’s springs, seals, and opener motor work harder…
How to Choose the Right Garage Door Spring Replacement Service in Phoenix
Choosing the right garage door spring replacement service is key to keeping your garage door functioning safely and smoothly. At F&J’s 24 Hour Garage Door Service, we understand how important a reliable garage door spring is to your daily routine. Whether your garage door uses a torsion spring or extension spring, proper repair and replacement…
Garage Door Repair in Phoenix, AZ: Why Local Experts Matter More Than Ever
When your garage door stops working properly, finding reliable garage door repair near you is essential. At F&J’s 24 Hour Garage Door Service, we recognize the importance of a fully functional garage door for your safety and convenience. Whether you need urgent garage door repair in Phoenix, AZ, or routine maintenance, working with local garage…
Emergency Garage Door Repair: What to Do When Your Door Won’t Budge
It’s 7 AM, you’re running late for work, press the garage door opener, and… nothing happens. Your garage door won’t budge. Few home emergencies are as frustrating as a garage door that suddenly stops working, especially when you’re in a hurry or facing extreme weather conditions. Your garage door does more than just house your…
Garage Door Dent Repair 101: When to Fix, When to Replace
That heart-stopping moment when you hear the crunch of your car bumper meeting your garage door is something most homeowners dread. Or perhaps you’ve discovered dents from an enthusiastic basketball game, a wayward bicycle, or even hail damage. Whatever the cause, garage door dents aren’t just unsightly—they can potentially compromise your door’s function, security, and…
How Much Does Garage Door Repair Really Cost? 2025 Price Guide
It’s 7:00 AM on a Monday. You’re running late for work, you grab your keys, press the garage door opener button, and… nothing happens. Or worse, you hear an alarming snap followed by your door hanging at an awkward angle. Suddenly, you’re faced with an unexpected garage door problem and the dreaded question: how much…
How to Repair a Garage Door
It’s pouring rain, you’re late for work, and your garage door refuses to budge. Perhaps it’s making alarming grinding noises, or maybe it’s stuck halfway, leaving your home vulnerable. Few home maintenance issues create the immediate frustration and security concerns of a malfunctioning garage door. Whether you use your garage door multiple times daily or…
A worn garage door spring lets the door sag or hang unevenly instead of sitting flat in its frame. That unevenness pulls the weatherstripping away from the frame on one or more sides, creating small gaps where air moves in and out. The longer a weak spring goes unaddressed, the wider those gaps tend to…
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Warped panels, unbalanced springs, dust-clogged sensors, rusted hardware, and cracked weatherstripping are the top garage door problems Arizona homeowners run into, and each traces back to a specific weather cause. Heat drives spring and panel wear, monsoon dust clogs sensors, and UV exposure dries out seals. Catching these signs early is usually the difference between…
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A garage door torsion spring stores energy as it twists, then releases that energy to lift most of the door’s weight. The opener motor only has to guide the door and control its speed, instead of hauling the full load alone. A properly tensioned garage door spring lowers the motor’s power draw, reduces heat and…
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Arizona’s extreme heat, monsoon humidity, and sharp day-to-night temperature swings put constant stress on garage doors. Metal panels and springs expand in the heat, wood and hardware absorb moisture during monsoon storms, and UV exposure breaks down seals over time. These forces are a major reason garage door repair needs to climb through summer and…
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When a garage door spring breaks, the door instantly loses its counterbalance and becomes too heavy to lift by hand or by the opener. You’ll usually hear a loud bang, and the door may drop partway or jam in place. Cables can slip off the drum once tension releases unevenly, and the opener should not…
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Yes, balance problems call for a trained technician, since fixing them means adjusting or replacing springs that are under high tension. Homeowners can safely test balance by hand by disconnecting the opener and lifting the door halfway to see if it holds, drifts, or shoots up, but correcting whatever that test reveals takes calibrated tools,…
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Yes. The garage door spring, not the opener, carries most of your door’s weight, lifting 90 to 95 percent of the load, so the opener only guides motion and runs its safety sensors. When a spring weakens, the opener absorbs the extra strain and wears out faster. Industry standards require the spring assembly to meet…
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A garage door is out of balance if it won’t hold still when opened halfway, feels heavy to lift by hand, or makes your opener strain and grind. Disconnect the opener, raise the door about halfway, and let go. A balanced door stays put. If it drifts down or shoots up, the spring system has…
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No. A garage door with a broken spring should not be operated. The spring counterbalances a door that typically weighs 130 to 350 pounds. Without it, that weight transfers directly to the opener motor and cables, both of which can fail mid-cycle. Stop using the door immediately. At F&J’s 24 Hour Garage Door Service, we…
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Replacing a garage door spring yourself is possible, but it carries serious safety risks. Garage door torsion springs are under extreme tension, enough to cause severe injury or death if they snap or release suddenly. At F&J’s 24 Hour Garage Door Service, we provide garage door spring repair and replacement in Phoenix around the clock,…
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