Garage Door Repair in Waterloo, IA Iowa 50701

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you don't want to need to think about very much. When you arrive at your residence, you should be able to press the remote button and the door should open or close without any issues. Yet, regrettably, frustrating things occur, and it might not always function as you would like.

There are a lot of things which might fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your car or items needing storing outside, susceptible to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident reversed your automobile into your garage door when trying to drive out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, accidentally pressing the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and bump into the garage door.

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

A garage door that won't open or shut could be from a variety of different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Waterloo garage door service providers can do an inspection to figure out the cause and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent issue which happens after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or commercial 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 a service pro out to install new cables or fix damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs repairing, our contractors 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 clickers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you might require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Waterloo garage door service technicians can replace and program remote controls, program vehicle remotes, and also install outside 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 not working right, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are often caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are often the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be due to bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs adjusting.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding noises could be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

Vibrating noises are often caused by loose parts or rollers needing grease.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises could be the result of torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Waterloo, IA

Our Waterloo, IA garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to locate emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, contact us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, greasing, and making certain your garage door is balanced will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer openers have the bonus of being much quieter and frequently come with back up battery functionality. Contact us today if you would like a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done multiple repairs or service on your garage door, if it’s still not functioning correctly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . New doors have a broad spectrum of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your property and increasing home values and providing better security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security standards to keep your family and belongings safe. New doors also give better insulation and might aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more climate controlled.