Garage Door Repair in Merrillville, IN Indiana 46410

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you do not want to have to think about frequently. When you arrive 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, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it might not always function as you hope.

There are a multitude of things which may fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your auto or things needing storing outdoors, open to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your car inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security problem.

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

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to address the problem quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your door prone to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close may be caused by various different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Merrillville garage door service providers can do an evaluation to determine the reason and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which happens after many years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or business properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or repair damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with regular use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you notice damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you may require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Merrillville garage door service technicians can repair and program remote controls, set up car remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this problem 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 break down and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be caused by loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing oiling , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are generally the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds may be due to a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be due to bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs adjusting.

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 incorrectly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be the result of torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Merrillville, IN

Our Merrillville, IN garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, phone us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, oiling, and checking that your garage door is balanced will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer units have the extra perk of being significantly quieter and frequently have back up battery systems. Call us today if you would like a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After you have done repeated repairs or service on your garage door, if it’s still not working correctly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a full range of benefits, including bettering the curb appeal of your house and raising home values and providing improved security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and property safe. New doors additionally provide better insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more comfortable.