Garage Door Repair in Iowa City, IA Iowa 52240

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you do not want to have to think about very much. When you arrive at your house, you need 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 does not always function as you expect.

There are many different things which might fail with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your automobile or items 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 half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally backed your car into your garage door when trying to leave the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, accidentally pressing the gas instead of the brake. 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 any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the situation soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your garage door prone to additional damage.

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

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in Iowa City, Iowa are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be due to a variety of different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Iowa City garage door pros can perform an evaluation to determine the cause and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which happens after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or commercial properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or fix damaged 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 see broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Dented 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 Iowa City providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door remotes can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you may require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Iowa City garage door pros can replace and program remotes, set up car remotes, and also install 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are often caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this problem fixed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be the result of 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 noises are generally the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises might be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Sound 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 incorrectly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises may be caused by torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Iowa City, IA

Our Iowa City, IA garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to locate emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, phone us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, lubing, and taking care to be sure your garage door is in balance will help extend the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer openers have the extra perk of being much quieter and frequently have back up battery systems. Contact us today if you want a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

When you have done repeated repairs or service on your garage door, but it still isn't working properly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door . New doors have a wide scope of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your house and increasing home values and adding increased security and safety. Brand new garage doors have the most current safety and security standards to keep your family and belongings safe. Brand New doors also offer more insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.