Garage Door Repair in Waterloo, IA Iowa 50701

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you don't want to have to worry about often. When you arrive at your residence, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open and then close without any problems. Yet, sadly, frustrating things occur, and it does not always function as you would like.

There are many different things which could stop working with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your automobile or items needing storage outdoors, susceptible to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your auto inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally backed your car into your garage door when attempting to drive out of the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to relax. Many individuals have done this, accidentally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. 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 have damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the issue soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your door prone to further damage.

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

Some of the most frequent 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 may be from a variety of different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Waterloo garage door service pros can do an evaluation to determine the issue and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common issue which happens after a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family 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 someone out to install new cables or fix torn 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 hard to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent additional damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, 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 remotes can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you might need a new remote to be set up.  Our Waterloo garage door pros can replace and program remotes, set up car remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly 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 Noise

Banging sounds are frequently caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this issue addressed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are often due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be caused by bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs repair.

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 incorrectly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds could be caused by torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Waterloo, IA

Our Waterloo, IA garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, call us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. General upkeep, greasing, and making certain your garage door is balanced will help extend the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer machines have the bonus of being a lot quieter and sometimes have back up batteries. Call us today if you need a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it still isn't functioning properly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a full scope of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your house and raising home values and providing increased security and safety. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and belongings. New doors also offer better insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more comfortable.