Garage Door Repair in Athens, AL Alabama 35611

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you should not have to worry about often. When you get at your home, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and close without any issues. Yet, sadly, frustrating things happen, and it does not always function as you expect.

There are dozens of things which might go wrong with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your auto or items needing storage outside, susceptible to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident backed your car into your door when attempting to leave the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, accidentally pressing the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to address the problem soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's appearance, it can cause a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your garage door vulnerable to additional 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 below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close could be due to many different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Athens garage door technicians can perform an inspection to determine the reason and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common issue which happens after many years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or business properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

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

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with a lot of 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 you can to prevent additional damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door clickers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you could require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Athens garage door service technicians can repair and program garage remotes, set up car remotes, and also put in exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are usually due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding noises could 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 often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises may be the result of torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Athens, AL

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Proper maintenance, greasing, and making sure 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 which was produced before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer openers have the bonus of being significantly quieter and frequently have back up batteries. Call us today if you would like a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After performing repeated repairs or service on your garage door, if it still is not functioning properly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a broad spectrum of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your house and increasing home values and adding increased security and safety. Brand new garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and belongings. New doors also give superior insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more climate controlled.