Garage Door Repair in El Cajon, CA California 92021

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you should not have to think about very much. When you arrive at your house, you want to be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and shut without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it might not always function as you would like.

There are many different things which might fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your automobile or items needing storing outdoors, vulnerable to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your auto inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you unintentionally backed your car into your garage door when attempting to leave the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, accidentally pressing the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an icy driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to address the problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's curb appeal, it can cause a possible safety and security threat and also leave your door vulnerable to additional damage.

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

Some of the most common reasons people need garage door repair in El Cajon, California are listed here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close could be caused by a variety of different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our El Cajon garage door service providers can perform an inspection to determine the reason and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

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

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or repair torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with a lot of use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you spot damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent additional damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door clickers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you could need a new remote to be set up.  Our El Cajon garage door contractors can replace and program garage remotes, set up car remotes, and also install outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door correctly aligned is very important, and will extend 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 noises are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are usually due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds may be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in El Cajon, CA

Our El Cajon, CA garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, oiling, and taking care to be sure your garage door is in balance will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer units have the extra perk of being a lot quieter and frequently come with back up battery functionality. Call us today if you need a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

When you have done repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it still is not working properly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a wide scope of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your property and increasing home values and adding improved security and safeguards. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. New doors also give superior insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more climate controlled.