Garage Door Repair in Amherst, MA Massachusetts 01002

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you should not need to think about often. When you get at your residence, you need to be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open and shut without any issues. Yet, regrettably, bad things occur, and it does not always work as you would like.

There are dozens of things which may stop working with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your car or products needing storing outside, vulnerable to thieves, or inclement 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 place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident backed your car into your garage door when attempting to drive out of the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to address the issue quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's curb appeal, it can trigger a prospective 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 Amherst, MA.

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close may be from various different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Amherst garage door service providers can perform an evaluation to figure out the reason and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which happens after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential 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 torn 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 additional damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door clickers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you could need a new remote to be set up.  Our Amherst garage door contractors can replace and program remote controls, program vehicle remotes, and also install outside 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's important to get this issue repaired sooner rather than later to keep other damage from occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are generally due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds might be caused by a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding noises may be caused by parts needing lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises may be the result of torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Amherst, MA

Our Amherst, MA garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, contact us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, lubing, and checking that your garage door is balanced will increase the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and often have back up batteries. Contact us today if you want to have a new garage door opener put up.

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 completely. Newer doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your home and improving home values and providing increased security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and property safe. Brand New doors also offer better insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more comfortable.