Garage Door Repair in Johnston, IA Iowa 50131

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you should not have to worry about frequently. When you arrive at your home, you should be able to press the remote button and the door should open and shut without any issues. Yet, sadly, bad things occur, and it may not always work as you would like.

There are dozens of things which could stop working with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your auto or items needing storing outside, susceptible to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you unintentionally backed your car into your garage door when trying to drive out of the garage and harmed the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an icy driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the issue soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's curb appeal, 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 Johnston, IA.

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close could be caused by a variety of different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Johnston garage door service providers can do an inspection to determine the cause and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which arises after a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or business properties.  We can also help 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 repair broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Dented Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you could require a new remote to be set up.  Our Johnston garage door contractors can replace and program remote controls, 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 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 Noise

Banging noises are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this issue addressed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted animals outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling noises may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing to be lubricated , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are usually the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises may be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be the result of torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Johnston, IA

Our Johnston, IA garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, phone us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, greasing, and making sure your garage door is balanced will increase the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer machines have the added perk of being a lot quieter and sometimes come with back up batteries. Contact us today if you want a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After doing repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it is still not functioning correctly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a broad scope of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and adding improved security and safeguards. New garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and all it contains. New doors also provide better insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more comfortable.