Garage Door Repair in Waterloo, IA Iowa 50701

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you do not want to have to worry about very much. When you get at your home, you want to be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open and shut without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, 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 minute. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your auto or items needing storage outside, open to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your car inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident backed your car into your garage door when attempting to back out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, mistakenly pressing the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the issue soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's appearance, it can cause a prospective 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 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 due to a variety of different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Waterloo garage door technicians can perform an inspection to figure out the reason and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent issue which arises after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing 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 fix damaged 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 spot broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our contractors can get this repaired for you.  Our Waterloo team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you might 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 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 repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's important 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 replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling sounds may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing oiling , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are frequently caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds might be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating noises are frequently caused by loose parts or rollers needing lubrication.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds might be the result of torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Waterloo, IA

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, lubing, and making sure your garage door is in balance will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer machines have the added benefit of being a lot quieter and often have back up batteries. Phone us today if you want to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it still isn't functioning correctly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a full scope of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your home and raising home values and adding better security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and property safe. Newer doors additionally offer more insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more climate controlled.