Garage Door Repair in Sylmar, CA California 91342

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you should not have to think about frequently. When you arrive at your residence, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and then close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, bad things happen, and it does not always function as you expect.

There are dozens of things which may go wrong with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your car or items needing storing outside, open to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle 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 accidentally reversed your automobile into your door when attempting to back out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, accidentally pressing the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. 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 any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the situation soon. 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 prone to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be due to a variety of different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Sylmar garage door service pros can do an evaluation to figure out the issue and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which appears after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or commercial properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or repair 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 hard to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent additional damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our service technicians can get this fixed for you.  Our Sylmar providers 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 fix it, but other times you could require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Sylmar garage door contractors can replace and program garage remotes, program vehicle 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this problem fixed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling sounds may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing greasing , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are often caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds may be due to a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises might be caused by torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Sylmar, CA

Our Sylmar, CA garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency assitance. If you are encountering a garage emergency, contact us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, lubing, and making sure your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer openers have the added perk of being a lot quieter and often have back up batteries. Call us today if you want to have a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After you have done repeated repairs or service on your garage door, but it still isn't functioning properly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a full range of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and providing improved security and safeguards. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. Newer doors also offer more insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more climate controlled.