Garage Door Repair in West Des Moines, IA Iowa 50265

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you shouldn't need to worry about frequently. When you arrive at your house, you should be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open or close without any problems. Yet, sadly, frustrating things happen, and it might not always function as you expect.

There are dozens of things which could fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your auto or items needing storing 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 halfway is also a safety and security issue.

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

If you have damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the issue soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's appearance, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your garage door prone to more damage.

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

Some of the most common reasons people need garage door repair in West Des Moines, Iowa are listed here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close might be caused by many different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our West Des Moines garage door service pros can do an evaluation to determine the cause and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which appears after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or business properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break 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 injure the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you notice damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent additional damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs repairing, our service technicians can get this fixed for you.  Our West Des Moines 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 do the trick, but other times you might require a new remote to be set up.  Our West Des Moines garage door pros can replace and program remote controls, set up car remotes, and also put in exterior 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 misaligned, 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 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 break down and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be due to 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 sounds are often caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating noises are generally caused by loose parts or rollers needing grease.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in West Des Moines, IA

Our West Des Moines, IA garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency assitance. If you are encountering a garage emergency, contact us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, greasing, and making certain your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer openers have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and sometimes have back up battery functionality. Call us today if you want to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After you have done multiple repairs or service on your garage door, if it still isn't functioning correctly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a broad scope of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and adding increased security and safety. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. Brand New doors also provide better insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more climate controlled.