Garage Door Repair in Johnston, IA Iowa 50131

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you should not need to think about often. When you arrive at your house, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and close without any issues. Yet, sadly, bad things happen, and it does not always function as you would like.

There are dozens of things which could go wrong 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 products needing storing outdoors, open to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident reversed your car into your door when attempting to back out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, mistakenly 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 something else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the problem soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's curb appeal, it can trigger 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 below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close could be caused by many different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Johnston garage door service pros can do an inspection to determine the cause and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common issue which appears after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or commercial properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or repair 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 fixed as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, 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 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 set up.  Our Johnston garage door contractors can replace and program remotes, set up car 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

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

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling sounds may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing oiling , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are sometimes caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be caused by bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs adjusting.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds might be caused by parts needing lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds might be caused by torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service 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 experiencing a garage emergency, contact us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, lubrication, and taking care to be sure your garage door is in balance will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and frequently have back up battery functionality. Call us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it is still not functioning correctly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a full range of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your home and improving home values and providing improved security and safety. Brand new garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security standards to keep your family and property safe. Newer doors additionally give better insulation and might aid in regulating the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.