Garage Door Repair in Elkhart, IN Indiana 46514

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you do not want to have to worry about very much. When you get at your home, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open and then close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it does not always function as you would like.

There are dozens of things which could go wrong with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your automobile or items needing storage outdoors, open to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your auto inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident reversed your car into your door when trying to leave the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an icy driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the situation soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's curb appeal, it can cause a possible safety and security threat and also leave your garage door vulnerable 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 here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close could be from various different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Elkhart garage door pros can perform an evaluation to determine the reason and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which happens after many years of use.  We can help 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 break 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 frequent use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you notice damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent additional damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our service technicians can get this repaired for you.  Our Elkhart providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you could require a new remote to be set up.  Our Elkhart garage door pros can replace and program remote controls, set up car remotes, and also put in 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 not working right, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are often caused by out of balance 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 gets older, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable animals outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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 sometimes caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises could be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, 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 lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Elkhart, IN

Our Elkhart, IN garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to locate emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, phone us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, lubrication, and making sure your garage door is balanced will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer machines have the added benefit of being much quieter and frequently contain back up batteries. Call us today if you need a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After performing repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it’s still not working correctly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a wide range of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your house and raising home values and adding improved security and safety. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your family and belongings. Newer doors additionally provide the best insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.