Garage Door Repair in Elkhart, IN Indiana 46514

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you do not want to have to think about often. When you get at your residence, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door should open and close without any problems. Yet, sadly, frustrating things happen, and it might not always work as you expect.

There are dozens of things which might go wrong with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your automobile or things needing storing outdoors, vulnerable to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your car inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you unintentionally reversed your car into your door when attempting to back out of the garage and hurt the door in the process, try to relax. Many individuals have done this, accidentally pressing the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to address the problem soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's curb appeal, it can trigger 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 Elkhart, IN.

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

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

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which happens after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or commercial properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or fix damaged 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 see damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent more damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs fixing, our contractors can get this fixed for you.  Our Elkhart team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you may need a new remote to be set up.  Our Elkhart garage door service technicians can repair and program remote controls, program vehicle remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door correctly aligned is very important, and will extend 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 Noise

Banging noises are frequently caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this issue addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises 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 put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are often due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds may be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

Vibrating sounds are often caused by loose parts or rollers needing oiling.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises may be the result of torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Elkhart, IN

Our Elkhart, IN garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. General maintenance, greasing, and making certain your garage door is in balance will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer units have the added perk of being significantly quieter and sometimes have back up battery functionality. Call us today if you want a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After you have done repeated repairs or service on your garage door, but it is still not working correctly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a broad spectrum of benefits, including bettering the curb appeal of your home and raising home values and adding better security and safety. New garage doors contain the most current safety and security standards to protect your home and all it contains. Newer doors also give better insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more climate controlled.