Garage Door Repair in Waterloo, IA Iowa 50701

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you shouldn't need to worry about often. When you get at your house, you need to be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open or close without any problems. Yet, sadly, bad things happen, and it may not always function as you would like.

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 shut, requiring you to leave your auto or items needing storing outdoors, susceptible to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your car inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally backed your car into your door when attempting to drive out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an icy driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the issue quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's curb appeal, it can trigger a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your door vulnerable 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 shut may be caused by various different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Waterloo garage door service providers can do an inspection to figure out the reason and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent complaint which arises after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or commercial 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 someone out to install new cables or fix damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with regular use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you notice damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent more damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs fixing, our service pros can get this repaired for you.  Our Waterloo 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 do the trick, but other times you could require a new remote to be set up.  Our Waterloo garage door contractors can repair and program remotes, set up car remotes, and also install outside 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 repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling noises may be caused by loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing to be lubricated , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are usually caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be caused by a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

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 incorrectly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises could be caused by torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Waterloo, IA

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, oiling, and taking care to be sure your garage door is in balance will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer units have the extra perk of being a lot quieter and often have included back up battery systems. Phone us today if you need a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After doing repeated repairs or service on your garage door, but it is still not functioning correctly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a broad range of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your house and increasing home values and providing better security and safety. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most current safety and security requirements to keep your family and property safe. Newer doors also offer superior insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more comfortable.