Garage Door Repair in Johnston, IA Iowa 50131

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you shouldn't have to worry about frequently. When you arrive at your home, you need to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and shut without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, bad things happen, and it does not always work as you hope.

There are a multitude of things which may stop working 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 car or items needing storage outdoors, open to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your car inside, and you may not be able to arrive at 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 door when trying to drive out of the garage and hurt the door in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the gas instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an icy driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the problem quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective 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 Johnston, IA.

Some of the most common 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 shut may be due to various different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Johnston garage door technicians can do an evaluation to figure out the reason and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent complaint which happens after a lot of use.  We can assist 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 someone out to install new cables or fix torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you see broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent more damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door remotes can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you could need a new remote to be set up.  Our Johnston garage door service technicians can repair and program remote controls, 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 increase the life of both your garage door and garage door opener.  If something is misaligned, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are frequently caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this problem 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 break down and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are sometimes caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be caused by a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

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 sometimes caused by loose parts or rollers needing oiling.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds might be the result of torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Johnston, IA

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, oiling, and taking care to be sure your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer machines have the added perk of being much quieter and frequently have back up batteries. Phone us today if you would like a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done multiple repairs or service on your garage door, if it still is not functioning properly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a broad range of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and adding better security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your family and belongings. New doors additionally provide more insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.