Garage Door Repair in Athens, AL Alabama 35611

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you do not want to have to think about often. When you arrive at your home, you need to be able to tap the remote button and the door should open or close without any problems. Yet, sadly, bad things occur, and it does not always work as you hope.

There are a lot of things which could stop working with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your car or things needing storing outdoors, 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 appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you unintentionally backed your automobile into your garage door when trying to drive out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, accidentally pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the situation quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's curb appeal, it can trigger a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your garage door vulnerable to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be from many different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Athens garage door service providers can do an evaluation to determine the reason and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which appears after years of use.  We can help 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 technician out to install new cables or repair broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with regular use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you could need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Athens garage door service technicians can repair and program remote controls, set up vehicle remotes, and also install outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly aligned is very important, and will increase the life of both your garage door and garage door opener.  If something is out of whack, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this issue repaired 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 undesirable wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing greasing , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are usually caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds may be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating sounds are often caused by loose parts or rollers needing oiling.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises may be caused by torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Athens, AL

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Proper maintenance, lubing, and checking that your garage door is balanced will help extend the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the bonus of being much quieter and often have back up batteries. Phone us today if you want to have a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After you have done repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it still isn't working properly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a full spectrum of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and adding better security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most current safety and security standards to keep your family and property safe. New doors also provide better insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more climate controlled.