About

About The Company

About

How Michele’s Began - Keith & Michele’s Story

Once upon a time, a young businessman was desperately searching for a way to save his fledgling independent sales agency. He had an interesting new product that he believed had huge potential. But for some reason it just wasn’t catching on in the marketplace.

In an attempt to generate much-needed sales, the businessman came up with an idea. As time would tell, this idea would unfortunately not be enough to save his agency; but ironically it led to something beyond even his wild imagination.

Knowing it was probably a long shot; he suggested to his wife that she might be able to help rescue the business by approaching their friends and neighbors about this 'disappearing' screen door that his agency had recently been commissioned to launch into Florida.

"But I have zero sales experience and barely even know how to work a tape measure! And you want me to sell?" was her initial response.

Being the team player that she is, Michele learned all that she could about the product, and it wasn’t long before she realized how enthusiastically receptive people were about her retractable screen door. So, in November 1999, Keith & Michele Bergmaier established Michele’s Hide-Away Screens.

“Every day we challenge ourselves to be better than our competitors and we refuse to compromise on our workmanship, quality or customer service." — Keith Bergmaier

Where We Are Now

Keith and Michele decided to hang their hats in cooler weather and enjoy retirement for some well-deserved R & R. The proud new owners, David and Judie Kifer, are dedicated to bringing the same great customer service experience, along with the outstanding workmanship that Keith and Michele started back in 1999.

David and Judie went from owning their own company, to traveling the world, then made their way back to the U.S. where they plan to build upon this wonderful screen company. There are many plans for the future, and we hope to bring our customers more options so you can continue to enjoy bringing in the breeze for many more years to come!

For more than 20 years, Michele's Hide-Away Screens & Awnings has been providing Central Florida with the most reliable and beautiful retractable screens. Motorized or manual, for garages, doors, lanais and more. Bring in the breeze, and keep out the bugs, with Michele's Hide-Away Screens & Awnings.

Michele's Hide-Away Screens & Awnings Fleet of Vehicles

Michele's Hide-Away Screens & Awnings has trucks and technicians at the ready, eager to show the quality craftsmanship and excellent customer service that has earned us thousands of grateful customers.

Recent reviews from your neighbors.

MAY 17

Jack did an excellent job very satisfied with the work and the clean up

edward gioiosa

MAY 16

Today’s date May 13, 2025. Michael’s Hideaway screens came and installed or front hideaway screen today. It looks beautiful. They were quick and professional. They were easy to work with from start to finish. Extremely happy with the outcome. Looking forward to many years with a breeze in the house.

Terryl “Tap” Parry

MAY 14

Bob came in a pouring rain went right to work. Came at 8:30 done by 11. Looks great.

Tony

MAY 14

We called at a lucky time to check out garage door screens as they had a service person in the area that day. Technician was polite and efficient. Explained the problems clearly and fixed them promptly.

Herman Barrett

MAY 14

Jack did excellent work

Marie Bartel

MAY 13

Installed over 6 years ago ,just needed a tune up .As always the tech was very knowledgeable and completed the job in no time Thanks Steve Economou The Village's

Stephen Economou

MAY 13

Michele's Hide-away screens and awnings provides reliable and professional service! When I needed a repair to one of the garage screen doors they installed, they were quick in getting a repair guy to me. This company cares about the customer! Stellar products and reliable service from a company who care about their clients!

Jennifer Haus

MAY 12

Tech showed up on time, found the problem. I would recommend for garage door screen. Nice job, thank you.

Ron Spring

MAY 10

Had a small issue, they came and fixed it. Nice to find people that actually stand behind their product.

Richard Kamin

MAY 9

They were prompt in taking care of my 20 year old front door screen issue. The tech replaced the spring and was fast, neat and very polite.

Ron Beach