Wayne Dalton Traditional Steel Garage Door
Classic Steel 8300 & 8500
Installed across Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Scottsdale & the greater Phoenix area.
Wayne Dalton's premium insulated steel line — 3-layer steel/polyurethane construction reaching R-16.22 on the 8500 (Wayne Dalton's highest-insulated residential door), optional WindSafe wind load reinforcement, and TorqueMaster Plus. Farnsworth's most-quoted upgrade door.
- Material Steel
- Top Warranty Lifetime
- Panel Traditional
- Signature TorqueMaster Plus
Best for: Mesa and Gilbert homeowners buying a serious insulated Wayne Dalton — 3-inch polyurethane, R-16 insulation, hurricane-rated construction, TorqueMaster spring — for an attached garage they actually use.
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About the Classic Steel 8300 & 8500
The 8300 and 8500 are Wayne Dalton's premium insulated steel line and Farnsworth's most-common upgrade recommendation for attached garages in Mesa, Gilbert, and Chandler where the homeowner actually spends time in the garage. Both come in 3-layer construction (steel / polyurethane foamed-in-place insulation / steel) with 2-inch-thick steel panels on the 8500 reaching up to R-16.22 — meaningfully warmer than the entry-level 9100/9605 line, and the difference between a workable July garage and an oven. Both include TorqueMaster Plus (enclosed spring), factory-finished paint in a wider color palette, and steel-back construction. The 8500AG variant adds WindSafe reinforcement for wind-load-code areas.
As a local Wayne Dalton dealer, our team at Farnsworth Garage handles the measurement, the install, and the follow-up. We install Wayne Dalton across Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Scottsdale, Queen Creek, Tempe, and the greater Phoenix area.
See the Classic Steel 8300 & 8500 on real homes
Photos from Wayne Dalton's installed-example library. These are the same door families we bring to Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Scottsdale, and the rest of the Phoenix area — real homes, real finishes, real hardware combinations. Tap any image to see it full-size.
Key Features
R-Value up to 16.22
3-inch polyurethane foam sections push the R-value well above the 6.5 you get from a standard insulated door. On a west-facing Arizona garage, that's the difference between a workable space and an oven.
TorqueMaster Plus Spring System
Enclosed spring inside a steel tube — no exposed spring above the opening, no whipping cable if a spring fails. A real safety and cleanliness win.
Steel-Back Construction
Full steel skin on both the exterior AND interior of the section — not a laminate over foam. Feels solid, deadens sound, and doesn't dent or scuff like painted foamboard.
WindSafe (8300AG / 8500AG)
Optional WindSafe wind load reinforcement — the correct Wayne Dalton term for their pressure-rated construction. The 'AG' suffix models are the WindSafe-reinforced variants. Not a common need in the Phoenix metro, but available for jurisdictions or HOAs that specify a rated door.
Construction & Insulation
- Hot-dipped galvanized steel sections with factory-baked paint finish.
- TorqueMaster Plus enclosed spring system — spring lives inside a steel tube above the door.
- 3-layer construction (steel / polyurethane foamed-in-place / steel). 8300 reaches R-12.12 (U=.15); 8500 reaches R-16.22 (U=.12) — Wayne Dalton's highest-insulated residential door.
Panel Styles
Wayne Dalton offers this collection in more than one panel design. When we quote the door for your home in Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, or anywhere in the Phoenix area, we'll bring physical samples so you can see how each panel design reads against your stucco and trim in Arizona daylight.
Window & Glass Options
Windows are the design choice that changes a garage door most. Wayne Dalton offers a deep catalog of insert styles and glass finishes for this collection — arched toppers, rows of small panes, clean modern grids, tinted or privacy glass. We'll bring the window brochure and physical glass samples to your Phoenix-area consultation so you can see exactly how the finished door will look before you commit.
Window Insert Styles
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Glass Types & Tints
Window Placement Options
Beyond insert style, you can pick where the windows land on the door — a single row up top, a double row, a vertical column of light, or the full all-window look. Each layout changes how the door reads from the street and how much daylight makes it into the garage.
Decorative Hardware
Wayne Dalton's decorative hardware kits — hinge straps, pull handles, knockers, and clavos — are hand-forged black powder-coated steel with a hammered look. On a carriage-house door especially, they're what turn a good-looking door into a signature front-of-house detail. If a kit isn't shown here, ask us and we'll bring the full Wayne Dalton hardware catalog to your consultation.
Color Options
Wayne Dalton factory-bakes these finishes onto the steel — a different animal than any painted-on-site touch-up. That matters in Arizona, where UV and heat chew up field paint fast.
TruChoice® Color System — match your home’s exact paint color
The Wayne Dalton Classic Steel 8300 & 8500 is one of Wayne Dalton’s TruChoice®-eligible collections (both Models 8300 and 8500). Instead of picking from the stock palette above, you can hand us a paint chip, a piece of trim, or a stucco color code and Wayne Dalton will custom-match the door finish at the factory — same baked-on durability, matched to the color you actually want.
We bring physical samples to your walkthrough so you can compare them against your stucco, trim, and front door in real Arizona daylight before you commit. The TruChoice match is part of every quote we build on eligible collections — there’s no separate consultation to schedule.
Warranty
Every Wayne Dalton Classic Steel 8300 & 8500 ships with the Wayne Dalton Consolidated Residential Warranty. Here’s what’s covered — and for how long — on the standard-build Classic Steel 8300 & 8500 configuration.
- Rust-through on hot-dipped galvanized steel sections
- Delamination of steel skin from foam
- Paint fade / chalking (limited)
- TorqueMaster Plus spring (10,000-cycle rating)
- Hardware finish
- Everything else
Coverage shown is for the standard build. Sub-tier and premium options may modify specific line items — ask Farnsworth for the exact terms on your configuration before purchase.
Original purchaser, single-family only. Consolidated Residential Warranty terms apply. Non-factory paint may void the paint warranty. Ask Farnsworth for a copy of the full warranty document before purchase.
Warranty terms change over time. Riley’s team can print the current version of your specific warranty for your files at install.
Installing Your Wayne Dalton Classic Steel 8300 & 8500 in Mesa & the Phoenix Metro
Why Farnsworth is Your Local Wayne Dalton Installer
Farnsworth Garage Door Service is an active local Wayne Dalton dealer serving Mesa and the greater Phoenix area, and every install is handled by our in-house install team — not sub-contracted out. We carry Arizona ROC license #351810 and full commercial insurance, and our office answers the phone locally — no call-center runaround, no offshore booking system.
Because we install Wayne Dalton doors as our day job, our team knows the quirks of every collection — the exact WindTough spec new Queen Creek and Maricopa builds require, the right insulation tier for a west-facing Scottsdale garage, which decorative hardware clears a low-headroom opening. When you buy a Wayne Dalton door from Farnsworth, you get a local installer who has installed the same collection dozens of times.
How the Install Works
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Free in-home consultation
A Farnsworth installer comes to your home with physical color samples, walks the opening, and hands you a written quote — no obligation, no pressure.
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Precise measurement
We measure the width, height, headroom, and side-room of your existing opening to spec the exact door build for your home — no surprises on install day.
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Removal & haul-away of your old door
On install day our team removes your old door, cleans up the driveway, and hauls the old sections away. It's always included in the written quote — never a separate line item.
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New Wayne Dalton door installation
Farnsworth's in-house install team sets your new Wayne Dalton Classic Steel 8300 & 8500 — track, torsion, panels, opener drawback, and safety-sensor alignment. No sub-contractors.
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Final tuning & walkthrough
Balance check, tension set, and a walkthrough of how your new door and opener work — remote, keypad, safety reverse, and manual release.
After the Install
Farnsworth doesn't disappear after install day. If something needs adjusting — a track alignment, a rattle, an opener travel-limit tweak — give us a call and we come back out. We offer courtesy tune-ups to keep the door running quietly, and we handle warranty service for both the Wayne Dalton door itself and the install workmanship. If a part needs replacing under warranty, we coordinate the claim with Wayne Dalton for you.
That's the "buy with confidence" side of buying from a local dealer instead of a national chain: one number to call for service, one team that knows your install, one relationship. Most of our Wayne Dalton installs turn into repeat customers — opener replacements, second-door installs, and the referrals that follow.
Farnsworth installs Wayne Dalton Wayne Dalton Classic Steel 8300 & 8500 across the Phoenix metro: Mesa (home base), Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Tempe, Phoenix, Fountain Hills, Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, San Tan Valley, Maricopa, and Guadalupe.
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Common Wayne Dalton Classic Steel 8300 & 8500 Configurations
Most of the Wayne Dalton Classic Steel 8300 & 8500 installs we do across Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Scottsdale, Queen Creek, Tempe, and the wider Phoenix area fall into one of these two openings. Yours might be different — we measure at the free in-home consultation and quote the exact size for your home.
Two-car Classic Steel 8300 & 8500 install
Approx. 16' wide × 7' or 8' tall
The single 16-foot two-car door is the most common configuration on Phoenix-area homes. On a two-car Classic Steel 8300 & 8500, we recommend the ThermoMark polyurethane 8500 build with the TorqueMaster Plus enclosed spring for any attached garage — the extra insulation makes a real difference on the wall the garage shares with your bedroom or living room. Classic Steel 8300 long-panel or 8500 short-panel styling scales cleanly across the wider opening, and you can dial in the exact color and window insert layout and glass tint (Clear, Frost, or optional obscure textures) that matches your home. Two-car openings are also the sweet spot for the WindTough reinforcement upgrade — the added bracing costs less on a single wide door than doubling it up across two smaller openings.
One-car Classic Steel 8300 & 8500 install
Approx. 8' or 9' wide × 7' tall
Common on townhomes, casita conversions, and homes with a two-single-door layout instead of one wide door. For a one-car Classic Steel 8300 & 8500, the polystyrene-insulated 8300 or 8500 build with the TorqueMaster Plus enclosed spring system is the practical default — enough performance for an attached garage without paying for the top-tier build on a smaller door. Same Classic Steel 8300 long-panel or 8500 short-panel styling, same color palette, same warranty as the two-car version — just a narrower opening.
Replace, Upgrade, or New Construction
We install the Wayne Dalton Classic Steel 8300 & 8500 across three scenarios most homeowners in the Phoenix area come to us for — whether you're replacing a door that's finally given up, upgrading from a builder-grade panel, or specifying doors on new construction.
Replace an aging door with the Wayne Dalton Classic Steel 8300 & 8500
Your existing door is 15-30 years old, the panels are dented or faded, the springs are cycling through their last thousand openings, and the annual repair calls are stacking up. We remove the old door, hardware, and tracks, install the new Wayne Dalton Classic Steel 8300 & 8500 with all-new hardware, re-set the torsion springs to the correct IPPT for the door weight, program your existing opener (or install a new one), and haul the old door away the same day. Free written quote on the front end, local Wayne Dalton dealer relationship on the back end.
Upgrade to the Wayne Dalton Classic Steel 8300 & 8500
You're moving from a builder-grade single-layer flush-panel steel door with no insulation — moving to the Classic Steel 8300 or 8500 gets you the TorqueMaster Plus enclosed-spring safety system — no exposed spring above the opening — plus the ThermoMark polyurethane upgrade path for attached garages. It's our go-to workhorse steel replacement in Mesa, Gilbert, and Chandler. Your upgrade path also includes the ThermoMark polyurethane insulation upgrade for stronger thermal performance in an attached Arizona garage — the tier we specify most often on attached Phoenix-area garages because the thermal payback shows up on every July and August electric bill.
New construction Wayne Dalton Classic Steel 8300 & 8500
Building a new custom home or handling a major renovation? Wayne Dalton Classic Steel 8300 & 8500 factory lead time is 1-3 weeks factory-direct depending on color and configuration; longer for custom sizes, so we build the order timing into your construction schedule. Rough-opening walkthrough before drywall, coordinated install once the door opening is dried in, and we work directly with builders and owners across Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Scottsdale, Queen Creek, Tempe, and the wider Phoenix area.
How Much Does an Wayne Dalton Classic Steel 8300 & 8500 Cost, and What Determines the Price?
Every Wayne Dalton Classic Steel 8300 & 8500 we install in the Phoenix area is custom-configured to your specific home, so there isn't a single sticker price we can post that will actually match the door you end up with. What we can tell you is exactly what moves the number — six factors, in plain English, so you can walk into the conversation with your eyes open instead of guessing at online ranges from companies that have never seen your opening.
Rather than a generic range that won't match your home, we send a local Wayne Dalton dealer out to your driveway, measure your opening, walk you through the panel, insulation, color, window, and hardware choices, and hand you a written itemized quote. Free, no obligation, no pressure. Here are the six inputs we work through together.
The installed price on any Wayne Dalton Classic Steel 8300 & 8500 in Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Scottsdale, Queen Creek, Tempe, and the wider Phoenix area depends on the six factors below. We walk each one with you in person and put the result in writing.
Size
Door size
Single-car, double-car, and oversized openings each carry their own material and hardware footprint — the single biggest driver of installed price.
Insulation
Insulation tier
Single-, double-, or triple-layer construction. Higher tiers cost more up front and pay back all summer in cooler garages across Mesa, Phoenix, and Chandler.
Windows
Window options
The number of windows, glass style, and upgrades like Frost, Dark Tint, obscure texture, or insulated glazing all shift the number on your quote.
Hardware
Decorative hardware
Optional handles, straps, and hinges dial up curb appeal — they're a la carte, so you only pay for the pieces you actually want on the door.
Wind Load
Wind-load reinforcement
Wayne Dalton's WindTough upgrade for Arizona monsoon straight-line winds, HOA architectural standards, or homeowners insurance requirements adds material to the build.
Included
Removal & haul-away
Farnsworth's written quote always includes removing your old door, cleaning up your driveway, and hauling the old sections away — not a separate line item.
HOA & architectural approval ready. Wayne Dalton's carriage-house designs are widely accepted in Arizona HOA communities — Silverleaf, DC Ranch, McDowell Mountain Ranch, Verde River, Val Vista Lakes, Power Ranch, Morrison Ranch, and more. Farnsworth handles your architectural review paperwork if your HOA requires it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Wayne Dalton Classic Steel 8300 & 8500 cost, installed?
Every Wayne Dalton Classic Steel 8300 & 8500 quote depends on your exact opening size, insulation level, window package, and paint color. Call Farnsworth for a written quote — we walk your opening, confirm size and configuration, and give you a firm number in writing before any commitment.
How long does it take to get a Wayne Dalton Classic Steel 8300 & 8500 installed?
Standard configurations of the 8300/8500 typically arrive in 1-3 weeks after order. Custom colors, oversized openings, and premium options can extend that to 3-4 weeks. Wayne Dalton custom wood is 4-8 weeks. We confirm the exact lead time in the written quote.
Does Farnsworth finance Wayne Dalton doors?
Yes — we work with financing partners for whole-door replacements. Ask about it when we send your written quote and we'll walk you through the options.
Will homeowner's insurance cover replacing my garage door with a Wayne Dalton?
If the current door was damaged by a covered peril (vehicle impact, monsoon wind, hail), most policies will cover replacement. We coordinate with your adjuster on documentation. Age-related failure isn't a covered peril.
How does the Wayne Dalton Classic Steel 8300 & 8500 hold up in Arizona heat?
The factory-baked paint finish holds up better than any field spray, and the insulated sections are built for the Arizona thermal cycle. We install Wayne Dalton across Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, and the Phoenix area — this line is our most-quoted traditional option.
Where can I buy a Wayne Dalton Classic Steel 8300 & 8500 in the Phoenix area?
Farnsworth Garage is a local Wayne Dalton dealer. We measure, quote, install, and service Wayne Dalton across Mesa (our home base), Gilbert, Chandler, Scottsdale, Queen Creek, Tempe, Fountain Hills, and the greater Phoenix area.
Should I replace my old door with a Wayne Dalton Classic Steel 8300 & 8500?
If your current door is a hollow builder-grade panel, an uninsulated steel door, or a warped/delaminating wood door, the Classic Steel 8300 & 8500 is a real upgrade in insulation, safety (TorqueMaster spring), and curb appeal. We give you an honest read on whether repair or replacement makes more sense at the walkthrough.
Is the Wayne Dalton Classic Steel 8300 & 8500 good for new construction?
Yes — we install Wayne Dalton on new-construction homes across the Phoenix area. If you're mid-build, coordinate the door spec with your builder early so opening framing, jamb depth, and finish materials line up with the Classic Steel 8300 & 8500's requirements.
Why Choose Farnsworth for Your Wayne Dalton Install
Local Mesa-based family business
Brigham and Riley Farnsworth run the company — brothers, both hands-on in the field and the office. The Farnsworth family name has been part of the East Valley business community for 60+ years, so you're hiring people whose reputation actually lives in these neighborhoods.
Local Wayne Dalton dealer
Farnsworth is an active local Wayne Dalton dealer serving Mesa and the greater Phoenix area. Every Wayne Dalton door we install is ordered factory-direct through our dealer account — no third-party distributor, no rotating retailer, no sub-contracted install crew.
Multi-brand dealer
We're dealers for Clopay, Wayne Dalton, and Invicta — three of the top residential garage door manufacturers in North America. That means we recommend the door that actually fits your home, not the one brand we're forced to push. If a different manufacturer is the better call for your project, we'll tell you.
Free written quote, no pressure
Every Wayne Dalton consultation is free. We measure your opening, bring physical color samples out to your home so you can hold them against your stucco and trim in real Arizona light, and hand you a written itemized quote before you commit to anything.
Own the whole workflow, end to end
Measurement, factory order, install-day coordination, and after-install warranty support all live under our roof. The team that measures your opening is the team installing your door and the team you call if anything ever needs adjusting. No subcontractors, no rotating crews, no handoffs.
We service what we install
A garage door is a 20-year relationship, not a one-and-done sale. Farnsworth stays your service company for the life of the door — tune-ups, spring replacements, opener repairs, warranty claims. One number to call, one team that knows your install.
Licensed, insured, background-checked
Arizona ROC-licensed (License #351810), fully insured, and every crew member is background-checked before they set foot on your driveway. Not the license number of a national franchise — our own name on the license, our own team on the truck.
Same-day service across the Phoenix area
Same schedule across all 13 cities we serve — Mesa (our home base), Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Scottsdale, Tempe, Phoenix, Fountain Hills, Gold Canyon, Apache Junction, Maricopa, and Guadalupe. Same-day scheduling is our standard for repair and consultation calls.
Financing available
Buy the garage door you actually want — not the one that fits this month’s cash on hand.
Farnsworth offers flexible financing on every install and repair job over $500, across all four brands we carry — so you can pick the exact door, insulation tier, hardware, and windows you’d choose if budget wasn’t in the way.
Most homeowners qualify with a soft credit check that doesn’t affect your credit score. Fill out our short financing application — takes about two minutes to submit — and you’ll know your approval and monthly payment options before you finalize your quote. No pressure, no obligation.
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Already own a Wayne Dalton door? We service every model.
Not replacing yet — just need service on the Wayne Dalton door you already have? Farnsworth handles that too. We service every Wayne Dalton model regardless of age or how long ago it was installed: TorqueMaster and TorqueMaster Plus spring service, cable and roller replacement, panel and section repair, weatherstripping, safety-sensor alignment, and full tune-ups. If your opener is on its way out, we handle opener replacement too. Broken spring, off-track door, or emergency? Book a garage door repair and we can typically get you same-day service in Mesa and the greater Phoenix area.
Cities We Install Wayne Dalton Garage Doors In (Arizona)
Farnsworth is a local Wayne Dalton dealer based in Mesa, installing Wayne Dalton garage doors throughout the Phoenix metro. Click your city for local service details, or call (602) 935-9766 for a free in-home quote.
Wayne Dalton Classic Steel 9100 and Carriage House Steel 8600 are our weekly workhorses here.
Carriage House Steel 8600 and Designer Steel 8310 stucco installs happen here weekly.
HOA-friendly Carriage House Steel 8600 and 8670 are our top compliant carriage picks.
Custom-home territory where Modern Glass 8800/8850 and Custom Wood dominate.
New-build territory for Classic Steel 9100 long-panel and WindTough 8500 tract-home swaps.
Carriage House Steel 8600 and Luminous Frameless Glass 8450 both land here.
Modern Glass 8800/8850 full-view pair with Designer Steel 8310 on desert-modern homes.
Custom Wood and Carriage House Wood 7400 are our top-of-the-line picks.
Everyday-price Classic Steel 9100 stamped-steel installs on older tract homes.
Custom builds where Modern Glass 8800 and Custom Wood both show up.
Classic Steel 9605 short-panel and WindTough 8500 installs on straightforward tract-home replacements.
Active-adult communities where Vinyl Model 8700 and Classic Steel 8000 handle hot Pinal County summers.
Historic Yaqui town south of Tempe — same schedule as our Phoenix-metro routes.
Other Wayne Dalton Collections We Install
Traditional
Vinyl Model 8700
Wayne Dalton's vinyl garage door — dent-resistant, rust-proof, insulated. The right choice for coastal environments, humid microclimates, or homes where the door…
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Carriage House
Carriage House Steel 9405
Wayne Dalton's entry-level carriage house steel door — polyurethane foamed-in-place insulation at R-10 (U-factor 0.27), stamped carriage-house design, TorqueMaster Plus enclosed spring,…
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Traditional
Colonial Wood Model 100
Wayne Dalton's colonial-style raised-panel wood door — traditional two-, four-, or six-panel Colonial layouts in real hemlock or redwood.
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Farnsworth is a local Wayne Dalton dealer serving Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Tempe, and the rest of the Phoenix metro. Free written quote in minutes — no pressure, no guessing.
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