Garage Door Repair in Ames, IA Iowa 50010

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't have to worry about very much. When you get at your house, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and shut without any issues. Yet, regrettably, frustrating things happen, and it may not always function as you expect.

There are a lot of things which could fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your auto or things needing storage outdoors, susceptible to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident backed your car into your door when trying to back out of the garage and hurt the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the gas instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on a frozen driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's appearance, it can trigger a possible safety and security issue and also leave your door prone to additional 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 below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close may be caused by many different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Ames garage door technicians can perform an inspection to figure out the cause and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent issue which happens after many years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or business properties.  We can also help 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 torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs repairing, our contractors can get this repaired for you.  Our Ames providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you might need a new remote to be set up.  Our Ames garage door service technicians can repair and program remotes, set up 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 not working right, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this problem addressed 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 break down and need replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling sounds may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing lubrication , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are sometimes caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding noises might be caused by parts needing lubrication, 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 Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises might be the result of torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Ames, IA

Our Ames, IA garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to locate emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, call us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, greasing, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will increase the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer openers have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and sometimes have included back up battery systems. Call us today if you want a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After doing repeated repairs or service on your garage door, but it is still not functioning properly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a wide range of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and providing improved security and safeguards. New garage doors have the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your family and belongings. Newer doors additionally give more insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more comfortable.