Garage Door Repair in Johnston, IA Iowa 50131

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 should be able to press the remote button and the door should open and then close without any problems. Yet, regrettably, frustrating things occur, and it might not always function as you expect.

There are dozens of things which might fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your auto or products needing storing outdoors, open to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your auto inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally backed your car into your garage door when attempting to back out of the garage and hurt the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on a frozen driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the issue quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's curb appeal, it can cause a possible safety and security issue 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 shut might be due to a variety of different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Johnston garage door service providers can do an evaluation to figure out the cause and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which arises after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or business properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break over time.  We'll get a service technician 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 injure the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you spot damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent more damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our service pros 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 stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you may need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Johnston garage door pros can replace and program remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door correctly 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 noises are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this problem repaired 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 deteriorate and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable animals outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are often the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds may be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be the result of bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs repair.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises could be caused by torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Johnston, IA

Our Johnston, IA garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, phone us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. General maintenance, oiling, and making sure your garage door is in balance will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer machines have the added perk of being a lot quieter and sometimes have back up battery systems. Contact us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

When you have done repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it’s still not working properly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a wide scope of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your house and increasing home values and providing better security and safeguards. New garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. Newer doors also offer more insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.