Garage Door Repair in Des Moines, IA Iowa 50317

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you should not need to worry about often. When you get at your home, you need to be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and then close without any issues. Yet, sadly, frustrating things occur, and it might not always function as you would like.

There are dozens of things which may stop working with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your car or items needing storage outdoors, 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 issue.

If you by accident backed your car into your garage door when trying to leave the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many individuals have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the issue soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's appearance, it can trigger a possible safety and security issue and also leave your garage door prone to further damage.

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

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in Des Moines, Iowa are listed here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut may be from various different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Des Moines garage door service providers can perform an inspection to determine the issue and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which appears after a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or business 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 someone out to install new cables or repair 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 impossible to open.  If you spot broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent additional damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door remotes can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you might need a new remote to be set up.  Our Des Moines garage door service technicians can replace and program garage remotes, set up car remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's important to get this issue addressed 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.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be caused by loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing lubrication , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are usually due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be due to bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs adjusting.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be the result of torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Des Moines, IA

Our Des Moines, IA garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, phone us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Proper maintenance, lubing, and making sure your garage door is balanced will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer units have the added benefit of being much quieter and often have back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you would like a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After you have done multiple repairs or service on your garage door, if it still isn't working correctly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and providing better security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and belongings. Newer doors additionally offer superior insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more comfortable.