Garage Door Repair in El Cajon, CA California 92021

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you shouldn't have to think about very much. When you get at your home, you should be able to press the remote button and the door should open and then close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it may not always function as you would like.

There are a multitude of things which might fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your car or things needing storage outside, susceptible to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important appointment. 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 panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on a frozen driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the situation quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your residence's appearance, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your garage door prone 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 below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut could be from many different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our El Cajon garage door service providers can do an inspection to determine the reason and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which arises after years of use.  We can help 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 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 frequent use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you notice broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs replacing, our service pros 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 remotes

Garage door remotes can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you could require a new remote to be programmed.  Our El Cajon garage door service technicians can repair and program remotes, set up car remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

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

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are usually caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises may be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be the result of bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs repair.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding noises may be caused by parts needing oiling, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises might be the result of torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in El Cajon, CA

Our El Cajon, CA garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, phone us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. General upkeep, oiling, and making sure your garage door is balanced will help extend the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer units have the added benefit of being a lot quieter and sometimes contain back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you want to have a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it still is not functioning correctly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a wide range of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your property and increasing home values and providing increased security and safeguards. New garage doors have the most current safety and security standards to protect your family and belongings. Newer doors also provide the best insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more climate controlled.