Garage Door Repair in Ottumwa, IA Iowa 52501

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you do not want to need to think about often. When you arrive at your house, you want to be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open and then close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it doesn't always function as you expect.

There are dozens of things which may fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your auto or products needing storing outside, 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 problem.

If you by accident backed your automobile into your garage door when attempting to back out of the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, accidentally pressing the gas instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's appearance, it can cause a possible safety and security threat and also leave your door prone to more damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close could be due to various different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Ottumwa garage door technicians can perform an evaluation to figure out the cause and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common issue which appears after many years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or commercial 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 someone out to install new cables or repair torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you see broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible 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 Ottumwa providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you could require a new remote to be set up.  Our Ottumwa garage door service technicians can repair and program remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also put in 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 not working right, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are frequently caused by unbalanced 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 gets older, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling noises 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 often due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds might 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 hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating sounds are sometimes caused by loose parts or rollers needing oiling.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises might be caused by torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Ottumwa, IA

Our Ottumwa, IA garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, phone us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, lubrication, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will help extend the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer units have the bonus of being significantly quieter and frequently contain back up battery systems. Contact us today if you want to have a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After you have done repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it still isn't working properly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a broad scope of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and adding better security and safety. New garage doors have the most current safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. Newer doors additionally provide more insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more comfortable.