Garage Door Repair in East Chicago, IN Indiana 46312

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you should not have to think about often. When you get at your home, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open and then close without any problems. Yet, regrettably, bad things happen, and it does not always function as you hope.

There are many different things which may fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your car or things needing storage outdoors, open to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your automobile 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 by accident backed your automobile into your garage door when trying to back out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, unintentionally pressing the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the situation quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's appearance, it can cause a possible safety and security threat and also leave your door prone to more damage.

Call us today at (877) 959-3534 for garage door repair service in East Chicago, IN.

Some of the most common reasons people need garage door repair in East Chicago, Indiana are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut might be from various different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our East Chicago garage door service pros can perform an inspection to figure out the reason and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which arises after many years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or commercial properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get a service technician 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 injure the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you see broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs repairing, our contractors can get this fixed for you.  Our East Chicago 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 do the trick, but other times you may need a new remote to be set up.  Our East Chicago garage door contractors can replace and program remote controls, 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are often caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this issue addressed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling noises may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing lubrication , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are sometimes the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises may be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds may be caused by parts needing oiling, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in East Chicago, IN

Our East Chicago, IN garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency assitance. If you are encountering a garage emergency, call us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Routine maintenance, oiling, and making sure your garage door is balanced will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer machines have the added perk of being much quieter and sometimes come with back up batteries. Phone us today if you want to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it is still not working correctly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a wide range of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and adding increased security and safety. Brand new garage doors contain the most current safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. Newer doors also provide more insulation and might aid in regulating the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more comfortable.