Garage Door Repair in Ellington, CT Connecticut 06029

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you don't want to need to think about frequently. When you get at your home, you need to be able to touch the remote button and the door should open and then close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it does not always function as you expect.

There are many different things which may go wrong with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your car or items needing storing outdoors, susceptible to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to go to 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 trying to back out of the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, accidentally pressing the gas instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the situation soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's appearance, it can trigger a possible 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 Ellington, CT.

Some of the most common reasons people need garage door repair in Ellington, Connecticut are listed here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut could be due to many different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Ellington garage door technicians can do an evaluation to figure out the issue and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common issue which appears after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or commercial properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or fix damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Broken Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you may need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Ellington garage door service technicians can repair and program remote controls, program vehicle remotes, and also install exterior 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 fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are frequently caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this issue addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from happening.

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 critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling sounds may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing oiling , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are sometimes caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Ellington, CT

Our Ellington, CT garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, contact us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, lubing, and taking care to be sure your garage door is in balance will help extend the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer units have the added benefit of being much quieter and often come with back up batteries. Contact us today if you would like a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After you have done multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it is still not working correctly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a broad spectrum of benefits, among which is bettering the curb appeal of your house and raising home values and providing better security and safeguards. New garage doors have the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your family and belongings. New doors also provide more insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more comfortable.