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 house, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and then close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it might not always work as you would like.

There are a lot of things which could go wrong with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your car or things needing storage outside, vulnerable to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally reversed your automobile into your door when attempting to back out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to relax. Many individuals have done this, mistakenly pressing the gas pedal instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the issue soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your door vulnerable 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 here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut might be caused by a variety of different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Waterloo garage door technicians can perform an evaluation to figure out the cause and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common issue which arises after many years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or business properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables 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 damage the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you see broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent additional damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs fixing, 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 remotes

Garage door clickers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you could require a new remote to be set up.  Our Waterloo garage door pros can replace and program remotes, program car remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly aligned is very important, and will extend the life of both your garage door and garage door opener.  If something is out of whack, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this issue repaired sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted animals outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are often due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises may be due to a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises may be caused by 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 challenging to find emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, contact us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. General maintenance, greasing, and taking care to be sure your garage door is in balance will help extend the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the added benefit of being much quieter and often come with back up batteries. Phone us today if you would like a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After doing repeated repairs or service on your garage door, but it still isn't working properly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a broad spectrum of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your house and raising home values and providing improved security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors contain the most current safety and security standards to protect your family and belongings. New doors also offer superior insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more comfortable.