Garage Door Repair in Waterloo, IA Iowa 50701

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you shouldn't need to worry about very much. When you arrive at your residence, you should be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open or close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things occur, and it doesn't always work as you hope.

There are many different things which could fail with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your car or items needing storage outside, susceptible to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your car inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally reversed your automobile into your garage door when attempting to back out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, accidentally pressing the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an icy driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the problem soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's curb appeal, it can cause a possible safety and security threat and also leave your garage 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 Close

A garage door that won't open or close could be due to many different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Waterloo garage door pros can perform an inspection to determine the reason and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent issue which happens after many years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or commercial properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or repair broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you spot damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs fixing, our contractors 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 controllers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you could need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Waterloo garage door pros can replace and program remote controls, set up vehicle remotes, and also install outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly 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 fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this issue repaired sooner rather than later to keep other damage from taking place.

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 undesirable animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling noises may be the result of 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 Noises

Scraping noises are usually the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds may be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly 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 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 techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, phone us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, greasing, and checking that 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 built before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer machines have the added benefit of being a lot quieter and often contain back up batteries. Contact us today if you need a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or service on your garage door, but it is still not functioning correctly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a full scope of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your house and increasing home values and adding better security and safety. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. Brand New doors also provide better insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more comfortable.