Garage Door Repair in New London, CT Connecticut 06320

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you do not want to need to think about often. When you arrive at your home, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open or close without any issues. Yet, sadly, frustrating things happen, and it might not always function as you would like.

There are a multitude of things which may fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your car or items needing storing outside, vulnerable to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your auto inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally backed your automobile into your garage door when attempting to leave the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the situation quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your door vulnerable to additional damage.

Call us today at (877) 959-3534 for garage door repair service in New London, CT.

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in New London, Connecticut are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

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 misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our New London garage door technicians can perform an inspection to determine the cause and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which happens after many 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 someone out to install new cables or fix torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with a lot of use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs fixing, our service pros can get this fixed for you.  Our New London providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door remotes can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you may need a new remote to be programmed.  Our New London garage door contractors can repair and program remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly aligned is very important, and will increase the life of both your garage door and garage door opener.  If something is not working right, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's important to get this issue fixed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are sometimes caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises may be caused by torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in New London, CT

Our New London, CT garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, contact us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, greasing, and making sure your garage door is balanced will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer units have the extra perk of being much quieter and sometimes have included back up battery systems. Phone us today if you want to have a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After you have done repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it still is not working properly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a full range of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and adding increased security and safeguards. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security standards to keep your family and property safe. Newer doors additionally provide the best insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.