Garage Door Repair in Traverse City, MI Michigan 49684

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you do not want to have to worry about often. When you arrive at your residence, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and then close without any issues. Yet, sadly, bad things happen, and it may not always work as you hope.

There are dozens of things which may go wrong with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your automobile or products needing storing outside, susceptible to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your car inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally reversed your car into your garage door when attempting to back out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the accelerator 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 experience damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the issue soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your residence's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible safety and security issue and also leave your door vulnerable to additional damage.

Call us today at (877) 959-3534 for garage door repair service in Traverse City, MI.

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in Traverse City, Michigan are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut could be caused by many different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Traverse City garage door service providers can do an evaluation to determine the issue and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent issue which appears after many years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or business 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 injure the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you see broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Dented 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 Traverse City 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 fix it, but other times you may need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Traverse City garage door contractors can repair and program garage remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also install outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly aligned is very important, and will extend 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 issue addressed 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.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are generally due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be caused by bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs fixing.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding noises may 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 sounds are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises may be the result of torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Traverse City, MI

Our Traverse City, MI garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to locate emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, phone us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. General maintenance, lubrication, and checking that your garage door is in balance will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer openers have the bonus of being a lot quieter and often have back up battery functionality. Call us today if you want a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After doing repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it’s still not working correctly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . New doors have a full range of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your home and improving home values and adding improved security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. New doors additionally provide more insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more comfortable.