Garage Door Repair in Cedar Falls, IA Iowa 50613

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you should not have to worry about very much. When you get at your house, you want to be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and then close without any problems. Yet, sadly, frustrating things occur, and it doesn't always work as you would like.

There are dozens of things which may go wrong with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your auto or products needing storage outside, vulnerable to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your car 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 by accident backed your automobile into your garage door when trying to leave the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pressing the gas pedal instead of the brake. 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 anything else wrong with your door, you will need to address the problem soon. 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 prone to additional damage.

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

Some of the most common reasons people need garage door repair in Cedar Falls, Iowa are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut could be from various different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Cedar Falls garage door pros can perform an inspection to figure out the issue and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common issue which happens after a lot of use.  We can assist 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 wear out over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or fix broken 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 notice damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our service technicians can get this fixed for you.  Our Cedar Falls providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you might require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Cedar Falls garage door pros can repair and program remotes, program car remotes, and also install outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly 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 sounds are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this problem fixed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from occurring.

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 undesirable wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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 usually the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises may be the result of torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Cedar Falls, IA

Our Cedar Falls, IA garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to locate 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 roughly 10-15 years. General upkeep, lubing, and checking that your garage door is balanced will increase the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer machines have the added benefit of being a lot quieter and frequently have back up battery systems. Phone us today if you want to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After doing repeated repairs or service on your garage door, but it still is not functioning correctly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a broad range of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and adding improved security and safety. New garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. Newer doors also give more insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.