Garage Door Repair in Amherst, MA Massachusetts 01002

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you should not need to worry about often. When you arrive at your house, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open and close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it may not always work as you would like.

There are a multitude of things which could stop working with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your auto or items needing storage outside, susceptible to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle 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 unintentionally backed your car into your garage door when trying to back out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, mistakenly 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 bump into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the situation quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's curb appeal, it can cause a possible safety and security threat and also leave your door prone to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close could be due to a variety of different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Amherst garage door service providers can do an inspection to figure out the cause and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which happens after many years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs 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 a service technician out to install new cables or fix torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with regular use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it impossible 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 damaged, or the hardware needs repairing, our service pros can get this fixed for you.  Our Amherst team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you could require a new remote to be set up.  Our Amherst garage door service technicians can repair and program garage remotes, program car remotes, and also install exterior 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 not working right, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are frequently caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from occurring.

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 undesirable animals outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are sometimes due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds could be caused by parts needing oiling, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises could be caused by torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Amherst, MA

Our Amherst, MA garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, phone us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Routine maintenance, lubing, and taking care to be sure your garage door is in balance will help extend the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer units have the added perk of being significantly quieter and often have back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After you have done multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it’s still not functioning correctly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a wide scope of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and adding better security and safety. Brand new garage doors contain the most current safety and security standards to keep your family and property safe. Brand New doors also provide superior insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more comfortable.