Garage Door Repair in Ottumwa, IA Iowa 52501

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you shouldn't have to worry about very much. When you get at your house, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open and then close without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it may not always work as you expect.

There are many different things which might stop working with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your auto or items needing storing outside, susceptible to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your automobile 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 accidentally reversed your car into your garage door when trying to back out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many individuals have done this, mistakenly pressing the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the problem soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your garage door vulnerable to further 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 Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut may be caused by a variety of different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Ottumwa garage door service providers can perform an inspection to figure out the cause and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent complaint which happens after a lot of use.  We can help 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.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or repair damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with regular use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you spot broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent additional damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs fixing, 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 controllers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you may require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Ottumwa garage door pros can replace and program remotes, set up car remotes, and also install exterior 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this issue repaired sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds 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 Sounds

Scraping noises are often due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds might be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds may be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises could be the result of torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Ottumwa, IA

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, lubrication, and making certain your garage door is balanced 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 always advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer openers have the bonus of being much quieter and frequently contain back up battery functionality. Contact us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After performing repeated repairs or service on your garage door, but it still is not working correctly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a broad range of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and adding better security and safety. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your family and belongings. Newer doors also offer more insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more climate controlled.