Our take on Haas garage door reviews is simple: Haas makes well-built steel and aluminum doors in the U.S., with strong warranties on its insulated lines. The trade-offs are that Haas makes no real wood doors, and its lower priced lines are not insulated as standard. We sell and install Haas doors, so we are not neutral, but we will give you the plain facts. Here is what to know about the company, its doors, and how it compares to General Doors, the other brand we carry.
Who Is Haas Door?
Haas Door is based in Wauseon, Ohio, and says it has been making garage doors since 1954. The company is family owned, and it makes all of its garage doors in the U.S. Haas builds its doors out of steel and aluminum only. The company says its steel contains 80% recycled material.
Haas sells its doors through a network of dealers, who order, install, and service them. That is why so many people search for Haas door dealers when they want one. If you are looking for Haas garage doors in RI, you can see the lines we carry on our Haas Door page.
Haas Door Series at a Glance
Haas has several home garage door lines, and each one is built a little differently. The biggest differences are thickness, insulation, and style. Here are the main lines.
- 600 Series: a 1-3/8 inch steel door with polyurethane foam.
- 700 Series: a 1-3/4 inch steel door with polyurethane foam.
- 2000 Series: a 2 inch steel door with polyurethane foam, in 15 models and 26 colors.
- American Tradition 9000 Series: a carriage house look with overlay boards, in 42 models and 17 colors.
- 2400 and 2500 Series: heavier 24 gauge steel, but not insulated unless you add foam panels.
- 360 Series: a full view aluminum door with lots of glass for a modern look.
Haas uses polyurethane foam in its insulated lines and says it beats polystyrene, the foam board used in many lower priced doors. Haas lists a tested U-factor for each door instead of an R-value. With a U-factor, a lower number means the door holds heat in better. For more on this, see our post on insulated vs. non-insulated garage doors.
What We Like and What to Know
What We Like
- Strong warranties on insulated lines. The 600, 700, and 2000 Series have lifetime coverage against rust-through and peeling apart, 10 years on the finish, and 6 years on hardware.
- Tested numbers. Haas U-factors are checked through a program run by DASMA, the garage door industry’s trade group.
- Wind load and impact options on several lines, which helps homes near the coast.
- Made in the U.S.
What to Know
- No real wood doors. If you want real wood, you will need another brand.
- Entry lines are basic. The 2400 and 2500 Series are not insulated unless you add panels, and the 2500 has a shorter 3 year hardware warranty.
- Springs are covered for 3 years on most lines, so plan on spring service as the door ages.
- Few online reviews. There are very few verified Haas reviews online, so ask your installer questions and see a door in person.
Haas vs. General Doors
General Doors is the other brand we install, and it fits some needs better. General Doors has made overhead doors since 1947 in Bristol, Pennsylvania, and has a distribution center in Woonsocket, RI. Unlike Haas, General Doors still makes real wood doors, plus wood composite and steel doors. Its Newport 200 steel door uses polyurethane foam, and the company rates it at R-18.
So how do you choose? If you want real wood or a wood composite, General Doors has more choices. If you want an insulated steel door with a longer hardware warranty, Haas gives 6 years on hardware for its insulated lines, while General Doors lists 3 years. Keep in mind that Haas lists U-factors and General Doors lists R-values, so you can’t line those numbers up side by side. You can see the lines we carry on our General Doors page.
Conclusion
Our Haas garage door review comes down to this: Haas builds solid steel and aluminum doors in the U.S., with strong warranties on its insulated lines. The main limits are no real wood option and entry lines without insulation. General Doors fills that gap with wood and composite doors. The right choice depends on the look you want and how much insulation you need.
If you are weighing Haas garage doors for your Rhode Island home, we can walk you through the options and give you a free estimate. At True Garage Door, we handle new garage door installation and replacement across the state. Contact us to get started.
