Garage Door Repair in Athol, MA Massachusetts 01331

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you should not have to think about often. When you arrive at your home, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and shut without any problems. Yet, sadly, bad things occur, and it might not always work as you expect.

There are dozens of things which may go wrong with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your auto or products needing storage outdoors, vulnerable to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your auto inside, and you may not be able to go 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 automobile into your door when attempting to leave the garage and harmed the panels in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the problem soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible safety and security issue and also leave your garage door vulnerable to more damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut could be caused by a variety of different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Athol garage door technicians can do an inspection to determine the reason and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which arises after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or commercial properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or repair torn 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 see damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent additional damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door remotes can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you could need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Athol garage door service technicians can replace and program remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned 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 fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this problem repaired sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing greasing , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are generally the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding noises might 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 frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating noises are frequently caused by loose parts or rollers needing oiling.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds might be the result of torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Athol, MA

Our Athol, MA garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency help. If you are encountering 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 upkeep, lubing, and checking that your garage door is in balance will help extend the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the added perk of being much quieter and sometimes come with back up battery functionality. Contact us today if you want to have a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After doing repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it’s still not working correctly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . New doors have a wide range of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and adding better security and safety. Brand new garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. Newer doors also give more insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more climate controlled.