Garage Door Repair in Waterloo, IA Iowa 50701

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you don't want to have to worry about often. When you get at your home, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it might not always function as you hope.

There are many different things which could stop working 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 auto or products needing storage outdoors, susceptible to burglars, 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 appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident reversed your car into your garage door when trying to drive out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to relax. Many individuals have done this, accidentally pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the issue soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your property'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 here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut may be from various different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Waterloo garage door service pros can do an inspection to determine the issue and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent complaint which appears after a lot of use.  We can help 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 repair broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with regular use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can 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 providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can break down 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 contractors can repair and program garage remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are frequently caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this problem repaired 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 critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing greasing , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are sometimes due to unbalanced 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 Sound Garage Door

Grinding noises may be caused by parts needing oiling, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating noises are sometimes caused by loose parts or rollers needing oiling.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds might be the result of torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Waterloo, IA

Our Waterloo, IA garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, call us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Proper maintenance, oiling, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will help extend the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the added perk of being a lot quieter and often come with back up batteries. Contact 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’s still not working correctly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a broad range of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your house and raising home values and adding improved security and safeguards. New garage doors have the most current safety and security standards to keep your family and property safe. Newer doors also provide the best insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.