Garage Door Repair in Ames, IA Iowa 50010

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you should not have to think about often. When you get at your home, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open and then close without any issues. Yet, regrettably, bad things happen, and it does not always work as you hope.

There are dozens of things which may fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your auto or things needing storing outside, susceptible 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 half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you unintentionally reversed your car into your door when trying to drive out of the garage and harmed the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, mistakenly pressing the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and smash 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 soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your residence's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your garage door prone to more damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut could be from a variety of different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Ames garage door service pros can do an evaluation to figure out the cause and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which arises after many years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or business properties.  We can also help 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 broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with a lot of use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it hard 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 replacing, our contractors can get this fixed for you.  Our Ames providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you might need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Ames garage door service technicians can replace and program garage remotes, set up car remotes, and also put in exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned 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 misaligned doors.  It's best to get this issue repaired sooner rather than later to keep other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, 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 Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are sometimes the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be caused by 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 fixing.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises might be caused by torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Ames, IA

Our Ames, IA garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, phone us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, oiling, and taking care to be 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 which was built before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer openers have the added perk of being significantly quieter and frequently come with back up battery systems. Call us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After performing repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it’s still not working properly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . New doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and providing increased security and safety. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your family and belongings. New doors also give the best insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more comfortable.