Garage Door Repair in Elkhart, IN Indiana 46514

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you shouldn't have to worry about very much. When you arrive at your home, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open and close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things occur, and it might not always function as you hope.

There are many different things which could fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your automobile or items needing storing outdoors, open to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your car inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident backed your car into your door when trying to drive out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, unintentionally pressing the gas 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 experience damage or any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the issue soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your residence's appearance, it can cause a possible 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 Elkhart, IN.

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close might be from a variety of different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Elkhart garage door technicians can perform an inspection to figure out the cause and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent complaint which arises 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 break over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or fix 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 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 replacing, our contractors can get this repaired 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 have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you could require a new remote to be set up.  Our Elkhart garage door pros can repair and program garage remotes, set up car remotes, and also install outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly 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 repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this issue addressed 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.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing oiling , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are generally due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding noises 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 sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises might be the result of torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Elkhart, IN

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Routine maintenance, lubrication, and checking that your garage door is balanced will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer units have the added perk of being significantly quieter and often have back up battery systems. Call us today if you need a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After performing repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it still is not functioning correctly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a broad scope of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your house and increasing home values and providing better security and safeguards. New garage doors have the most current safety and security standards to protect your home and all it contains. Newer doors also provide superior insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.