Garage Door Repair in Athens, AL Alabama 35611

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you should not need to think about often. When you arrive at your home, you need to be able to touch the remote button and the door should open and then close without any issues. Yet, sadly, frustrating things occur, and it doesn't always function as you hope.

There are many different things which may fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your auto or products needing storage outside, susceptible to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your car inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you unintentionally reversed your car into your garage door when trying to drive out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to relax. Many individuals have done this, accidentally pressing the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an icy driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the situation soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your residence's curb appeal, it can cause a possible safety and security threat and also leave your garage door prone to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut may be due to many different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Athens garage door pros can do an inspection to determine the reason and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent complaint which arises after a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or commercial properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or fix torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you notice damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent more damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you may require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Athens garage door contractors can replace and program remote controls, program car remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door correctly aligned is very important, and will extend 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 sounds are frequently caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this problem repaired sooner rather than later to keep other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling noises may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing lubrication , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are usually caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises might be caused by a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be due to bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs repair.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds might be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating noises are generally caused by loose parts or rollers needing lubrication.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises could be the result of torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Athens, AL

Our Athens, AL garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to locate emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, phone us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, lubing, and making sure your garage door is in balance will increase the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer units have the added benefit of being a lot quieter and often contain back up batteries. Call us today if you want a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

When you have done repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it still is not functioning properly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a full scope of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your house and increasing home values and providing improved security and safety. New garage doors have the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. Newer doors also offer better insulation and might aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more climate controlled.