Garage Door Repair in Des Moines, IA Iowa 50317

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you shouldn't have to worry about often. When you get at your home, you want to be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open and close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, bad things happen, and it may not always function as you hope.

There are dozens of things which could fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your auto or items needing storing outside, susceptible to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your auto 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 problem.

If you unintentionally reversed your car into your door when trying to back out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, accidentally 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 experience damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the problem soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's curb appeal, it can trigger 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 Des Moines, IA.

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close could be due to various different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Des Moines garage door service providers can perform an evaluation to figure out the reason and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which appears after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or business properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or fix torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Damaged 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 Des Moines providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you might need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Des Moines garage door pros can repair and program remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are frequently caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this issue repaired sooner rather than later to keep 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 critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling sounds may be caused by 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 noises are usually the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be the result of bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs fixing.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises may be caused by torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Des Moines, IA

Our Des Moines, IA garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, call us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, lubing, and making sure your garage door is in balance will increase the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer openers have the extra perk of being much quieter and frequently have included back up battery systems. Contact us today if you would like a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After you have done repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it’s still not functioning properly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a full scope of benefits, among which is bettering the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and adding improved security and safeguards. New garage doors are equipped with the most current safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. Newer doors also offer superior insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more climate controlled.