Garage Door Repair in Athens, AL Alabama 35611

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't have to think about often. When you arrive at your residence, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open or close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it might not always function as you would like.

There are dozens of things which could go wrong with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your car or products needing storage outdoors, open to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident reversed your automobile into your door when trying to back out of the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the gas instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the problem soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's appearance, it can cause a possible safety and security issue and also leave your door vulnerable 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 below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut could be from many different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Athens garage door service pros can do an evaluation to figure out the issue and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent complaint which happens after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or business 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 someone out to install new cables or fix torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs repairing, our service technicians 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 remotes can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you may need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Athens garage door pros can replace and program garage remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly 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 repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

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

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be caused by loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing oiling , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are generally due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding noises may 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 sounds are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises may be the result of torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Athens, AL

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, oiling, and making sure your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer machines have the added perk of being much quieter and often have included back up battery systems. Call us today if you need a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After you have done repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it’s still not functioning properly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a broad scope of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your house and raising home values and providing better security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. Brand New doors also give more insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more comfortable.