Garage Door Repair in Arcata, CA California 95521

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you should not have to think about frequently. When you arrive at your residence, you want to be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and shut without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it does not always work as you expect.

There are a multitude of things which could fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your automobile or items needing storage outdoors, susceptible to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your auto 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 problem.

If you unintentionally reversed your automobile into your garage door when attempting to back out of the garage and harmed the panels in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the problem soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's curb appeal, it can cause a possible safety and security issue and also leave your door vulnerable to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be caused by many different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Arcata garage door service providers can do an inspection to figure out the issue and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

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

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

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

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Broken Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you might require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Arcata garage door service technicians can replace and program remotes, program car remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door correctly 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 fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are often caused by misaligned doors.  It's important to get this issue fixed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are generally caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be caused by a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

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 sounds are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds may be the result of torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Arcata, CA

Our Arcata, CA garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency assitance. If you are encountering a garage emergency, contact us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, oiling, and making sure your garage door is in balance will help extend the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer machines have the extra perk of being a lot quieter and frequently come with back up battery functionality. Call us today if you want a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After performing repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it is still not working correctly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a broad scope of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and adding better security and safeguards. New garage doors have the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your family and belongings. Newer doors also give the best insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.