Garage Door Repair in Sylmar, CA California 91342

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you don't want to need to worry about often. When you arrive at your home, you need to be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open and then close without any problems. Yet, regrettably, bad things occur, and it might not always work as you expect.

There are a multitude of things which may stop working with your garage door at any moment. 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, susceptible to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your auto inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally reversed your car into your door when trying to back out of the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the problem soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your door prone to more damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close may be due to many different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Sylmar garage door pros can perform an evaluation to determine the cause and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which arises after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment 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 damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you see broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent additional damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs fixing, our contractors 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 have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you could require a new remote to be set up.  Our Sylmar garage door pros can replace and program remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also install exterior 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 out of balance doors.  It's best to get this problem fixed sooner rather than later to prevent 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 wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing to be lubricated , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are usually caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises may be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or misaligned 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 noises could 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 noises are generally 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 noises may be the result of torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Sylmar, CA

Our Sylmar, CA garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, lubing, and making sure your garage door is in balance will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer openers have the extra perk of being significantly quieter and often have back up batteries. Call us today if you want to have a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it still is not functioning properly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a broad spectrum of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your home and improving home values and providing better security and safety. New garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and all it contains. Brand New doors also provide the best insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.