Garage Door Repair in El Cajon, CA California 92021

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't need to think about frequently. When you arrive at your house, you need to be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open and close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things occur, and it might not always work as you would like.

There are a multitude of things which may stop working with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your automobile or items needing storage outside, vulnerable to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your car inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident reversed your automobile into your door when attempting to back out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on a frozen driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to address the problem quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's curb appeal, it can cause a possible safety and security threat and also leave your door vulnerable to further 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 Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be from many different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our El Cajon garage door technicians can perform an evaluation to determine the cause and get it working again 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 service, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or commercial properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break over time.  We'll get a service technician 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 damage the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you notice broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs repairing, 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 do the trick, but other times you may require a new remote to be set up.  Our El Cajon garage door service technicians can replace and program garage remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also put in exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are often 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 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 the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing lubrication , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are sometimes the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be caused by bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs adjusting.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in El Cajon, CA

Our El Cajon, CA garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, call us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, greasing, and checking that your garage door is balanced will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer machines have the added benefit of being a lot quieter and sometimes come with back up battery functionality. Contact us today if you would like a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After you have done repeated repairs or service on your garage door, if it still isn't functioning correctly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . New doors have a wide scope of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and providing better security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your family and belongings. Newer doors additionally provide more insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more comfortable.