Garage Door Repair in Portland, ME Maine 04103

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't need to worry about frequently. When you get at your home, you want to be able to touch the remote button and the door should open and then close without any problems. Yet, regrettably, frustrating things happen, and it might not always function as you hope.

There are many different things which may fail with your garage door at any minute. 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 things needing storing outdoors, open to thieves, or bad 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 appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident reversed your automobile into your garage door when trying to back out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many individuals have done this, accidentally pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the problem soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your residence's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your garage door vulnerable to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut may be from a variety of different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Portland garage door service providers can perform an inspection to determine the reason and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which arises after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or business properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

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

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you see broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent additional damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs fixing, our service technicians can get this repaired for you.  Our Portland 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 solve it, but other times you might require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Portland garage door service technicians can repair and program remotes, set up car remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door correctly 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 out of balance doors.  It's best to get this problem repaired sooner rather than later to keep other damage from occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are often the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds might be the result of torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Portland, ME

Our Portland, ME garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to locate emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, contact us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Proper maintenance, lubing, and making certain your garage door is balanced will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer units have the added perk of being much quieter and frequently have included back up battery functionality. Call us today if you would like a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or service on your garage door, if it still is not functioning correctly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . New doors have a broad scope of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and adding improved security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors contain the most current safety and security standards to keep your family and property safe. New doors additionally offer better insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more comfortable.