Garage Door Repair in Ketchikan, AK Alaska 99901

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you shouldn't have to worry about often. When you arrive at your house, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open and shut without any issues. Yet, regrettably, frustrating things happen, and it might not always function as you would like.

There are dozens of things which may fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your car or items needing storage outdoors, vulnerable to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your car inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally backed your car into your door when attempting to back out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an icy driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's appearance, it can cause a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your garage door prone to additional damage.

Call us today at (877) 959-3534 for garage door repair service in Ketchikan, AK.

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in Ketchikan, Alaska are listed here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be from many different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Ketchikan garage door service pros can do an evaluation to figure out the issue and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which happens after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or business properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or fix broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you spot broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs replacing, our service pros can get this fixed for you.  Our Ketchikan providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door controllers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you might need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Ketchikan garage door service technicians can repair and program remotes, program car remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door correctly aligned is very important, and will increase the life of both your garage door and garage door opener.  If something is misaligned, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are often caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this issue addressed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted animals outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing oiling , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are sometimes the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises could be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be caused by bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs fixing.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds may be caused by parts needing lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating sounds are sometimes caused by loose parts or rollers needing lubrication.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises could be caused by torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Ketchikan, AK

Our Ketchikan, AK garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to locate emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, phone us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, greasing, and making certain your garage door is balanced will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer machines have the added perk of being a lot quieter and sometimes have back up battery systems. Contact us today if you need a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or service on your garage door, if it still isn't functioning properly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a full spectrum of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and providing better security and safety. New garage doors have the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and belongings. Brand New doors also offer superior insulation and might aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.