Garage Door Repair in Portland, ME Maine 04103

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you shouldn't have to worry about very much. When you arrive at your home, you should be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open and shut without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it doesn't always function as you would like.

There are many different things which may go wrong with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your auto or items needing storing outside, susceptible to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally backed your automobile into your door when trying to drive out of the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, unintentionally 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 crash into the garage door.

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to address the situation quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your residence's appearance, it can cause a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your door vulnerable to more 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 close might be due to many different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Portland garage door pros can do an inspection to determine the issue and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which happens after a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or commercial properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken 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 regular use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you spot broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs repairing, 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 controllers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you may require a new remote to be set up.  Our Portland garage door service technicians can replace and program garage remotes, program car remotes, and also put in exterior 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 not working right, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

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

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are generally caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds may be caused by 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 adjusting.

Grinding Sound 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 frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises might be the result of torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Portland, ME

Our Portland, ME garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, contact us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Routine maintenance, greasing, and making certain your garage door is in balance will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer openers have the extra perk of being a lot quieter and frequently come with back up battery systems. Contact us today if you would like a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After you have done multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it still is not functioning correctly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . New doors have a full scope of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and providing better security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors have the most current safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. New doors also provide better insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more comfortable.