Garage Door Repair in Waterloo, IA Iowa 50701

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you do not want to need to think about often. When you arrive at your house, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open or close without any problems. Yet, sadly, bad things occur, and it may not always function as you would like.

There are dozens of things which may go wrong with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your auto or items needing storage outdoors, open to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed 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 issue.

If you unintentionally reversed your car into your door when attempting to back out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, unintentionally pressing the gas pedal instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's appearance, it can trigger a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your garage door prone to additional damage.

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

Some of the most common reasons people need garage door repair in Waterloo, Iowa are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close could be from a variety of different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Waterloo garage door service pros can perform an evaluation to figure out the reason and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent complaint which appears 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 break over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or repair broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with regular use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you notice damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent additional damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs repairing, our service technicians can get this fixed for you.  Our Waterloo team members 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 could require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Waterloo garage door pros can replace and program garage remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 not working right, 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 issue fixed 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 animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling sounds may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing oiling , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are usually the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises may be the result of torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Waterloo, IA

Our Waterloo, IA garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency assitance. 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 approximately 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, lubrication, and checking that your garage door is balanced will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer machines have the bonus of being a lot quieter and often have included back up battery systems. Call us today if you would like a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it is still not functioning properly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a full range of benefits, including bettering the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and adding increased security and safety. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your family and belongings. Brand New doors additionally offer more insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more comfortable.