Garage Door Repair in Waterloo, IA Iowa 50701

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you shouldn't need to think about often. When you get at your home, you need to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and shut without any issues. Yet, sadly, frustrating things occur, and it may not always function 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, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your car or items needing storage outside, open to thieves, or inclement 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 place. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident backed your car into your door when trying 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 not uncommon for people to slide on a frozen driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the situation quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's appearance, it can trigger a possible safety and security issue 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 close could be caused by a variety of different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Waterloo garage door pros can perform an evaluation to determine the cause and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

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

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or repair torn 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 spot damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent more damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs replacing, 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 controllers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you might require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Waterloo garage door service technicians can repair and program garage remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also install outside 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this problem repaired sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises 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 frequently due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding noises could 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 noises are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises might be caused by torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Waterloo, IA

Our Waterloo, IA garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, phone us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, lubing, and making certain your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer machines have the added benefit of being a lot quieter and frequently have back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you would like a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it’s still not functioning correctly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, including bettering the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and adding improved security and safety. New garage doors contain the most current safety and security standards to protect your home and all it contains. Newer doors also provide more insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.