Garage Door Repair in Arcata, CA California 95521

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you should not have to think about frequently. When you arrive at your house, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door should open or close without any problems. Yet, sadly, frustrating things occur, and it doesn't always function as you would like.

There are a multitude of things which could stop working with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your car or things needing storing outside, open to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your auto inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident reversed your car into your garage door when trying to drive out of the garage and harmed the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, mistakenly pressing the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the issue quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's appearance, 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 Arcata, CA.

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in Arcata, California are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close may be caused by a variety of different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Arcata garage door technicians can perform an evaluation to determine the reason and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which arises after many years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or business properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or fix torn 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 see broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent additional damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you could need a new remote to be set up.  Our Arcata garage door pros can repair and program garage remotes, set up car remotes, and also install outside 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are frequently caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this problem repaired sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are usually the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding noises might be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

Vibrating sounds are generally caused by loose parts or rollers needing grease.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises might be the result of torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Arcata, CA

Our Arcata, CA garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, greasing, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will increase the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer openers have the added perk of being much quieter and sometimes have included back up batteries. Phone us today if you want to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

When you have done multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it’s still not functioning properly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a full scope of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your property and increasing home values and providing improved security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors have the most current safety and security requirements to keep your family and property safe. Brand New doors additionally give superior insulation and might aid in regulating the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more climate controlled.