Garage Door Repair in Des Moines, IA Iowa 50317

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you don't want to have to think about very much. When you get at your residence, you want to be able to touch the remote button and the door should open or close without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it might not always function as you hope.

There are a lot of things which may fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your car or items needing storage outside, susceptible 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 place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally reversed your car into your door when attempting to back out of the garage and hurt the door in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, unintentionally pressing the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and collide 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 prospective safety and security threat 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 shut may be due to many different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Des Moines garage door pros can perform an evaluation to determine the reason and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which arises after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or commercial properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or fix damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with regular use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you notice damaged hinges, get them fixed 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 service pros can get this repaired 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 solve it, but other times you may require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Des Moines garage door service technicians can repair and program remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also put in exterior 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are frequently caused by misaligned doors.  It's important to get this issue addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from happening.

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 outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing greasing , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are frequently due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds may be the result of 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 fixing.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds may be caused by parts needing lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Des Moines, IA

Our Des Moines, IA garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, phone us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, lubrication, and making sure your garage door is in balance will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer openers have the bonus of being a lot quieter and often come with back up battery systems. Contact us today if you want to have a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it’s still not working properly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your house and raising home values and adding increased security and safeguards. New garage doors contain the most current safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. Newer doors also offer more insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more climate controlled.