Garage Door Repair in Waterloo, IA Iowa 50701

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you don't want to have to think about very much. When you arrive at your residence, you want to be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open and shut without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it does not always work as you expect.

There are a lot of things which could go wrong with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your auto or items needing storing outside, vulnerable to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally backed your car into your garage door when trying to drive out of the garage and hurt the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, mistakenly pressing the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered 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 issue soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat and also leave your garage door vulnerable 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 below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut might be due to many different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Waterloo garage door pros can do an evaluation to determine the cause and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which happens after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family 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 a service pro out to install new cables or repair damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you spot damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent additional damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs replacing, our service technicians can get this repaired for you.  Our Waterloo providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door clickers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you may require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Waterloo garage door service technicians can replace and program remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also install outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door correctly 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 sounds are frequently caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this problem fixed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from happening.

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 unwanted animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are often due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises may be caused by 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 fixing.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding noises might be caused by parts needing lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds may be the result of 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 hard to locate emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, call us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, lubing, 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 which was purchased before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer machines have the added benefit of being much quieter and frequently have included back up batteries. Contact us today if you would like a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

When you have done multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it still is not functioning correctly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a broad spectrum of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your house and increasing home values and adding improved security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your family and belongings. New doors additionally provide better insulation and might aid in regulating the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more comfortable.