Garage Door Repair in Gorham, ME Maine 04038

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't have to think about often. When you get at your residence, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open and close without any problems. Yet, regrettably, frustrating things occur, and it doesn't always function as you would like.

There are a lot of things which could go wrong with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your automobile or items needing storing outside, open to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your auto inside, and you may not be able to go 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 reversed your automobile into your door when attempting to back out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, mistakenly pressing the accelerator 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 garage door, you will need to address the situation soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's curb appeal, it can cause a possible safety and security threat and also leave your garage door prone to more damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close might be caused by various different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Gorham garage door service providers can do an evaluation to figure out the issue and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which appears after a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment 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 repair torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with a lot of use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you notice damaged hinges, get them repaired 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 technicians can get this repaired for you.  Our Gorham team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you may need a new remote to be set up.  Our Gorham garage door pros can replace and program remotes, set up vehicle 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 noises are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this issue fixed sooner rather than later to keep 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 unwanted wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are usually due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds may be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds 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 Noise

Slapping noises are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises could be the result of torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Gorham, ME

Our Gorham, ME garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, phone us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, lubrication, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer machines have the bonus of being much quieter and sometimes come with back up battery functionality. Call us today if you want a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it’s still not functioning properly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a wide scope of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your house and increasing home values and providing better security and safety. New garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your family and belongings. Newer doors also offer better insulation and might aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.