Garage Door Repair in Traverse City, MI Michigan 49684

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't need to worry about frequently. When you arrive at your house, you should be able to touch 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 hope.

There are a lot of things which might stop working with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your car or items needing storage outside, open to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident reversed your car into your door when trying to drive out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many people 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 an ice covered driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's appearance, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your door vulnerable to further 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 here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close could be from many different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Traverse City garage door technicians can perform an evaluation to determine the reason and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

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

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out 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 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 you can to prevent additional damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our service technicians can get this repaired for you.  Our Traverse City providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you could need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Traverse City garage door service technicians can repair and program remote controls, program vehicle remotes, and also install outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

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

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be caused by 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 often the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds might 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 often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds might be the result of torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Traverse City, MI

Our Traverse City, MI garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, phone us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Proper maintenance, lubrication, and checking that your garage door is in balance will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the extra perk of being significantly quieter and frequently have included back up battery systems. Call us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After performing repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it is still not working correctly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a broad range of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and providing better security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and property safe. Newer doors also give more insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more climate controlled.