Garage Door Repair in Brainerd, MN Minnesota 56401

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you don't want to need to think about often. When you arrive at your home, you need to be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open and shut without any problems. Yet, sadly, bad things occur, and it may not always work as you hope.

There are a lot of things which may go wrong with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your auto or items needing storage outside, open to burglars, 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 half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally backed your car into your garage door when attempting to leave the garage and hurt the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, mistakenly pressing the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to address the problem soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's curb appeal, it can cause a possible 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 Brainerd, MN.

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close might be from various different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Brainerd garage door pros can perform an inspection to figure out the issue and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent complaint which appears after many years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or commercial 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 torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you spot broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs fixing, our contractors can get this fixed for you.  Our Brainerd team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you might require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Brainerd garage door contractors 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 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 often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this issue addressed 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 wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are generally due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding noises could be caused by parts needing oiling, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises may be caused by torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Brainerd, MN

Our Brainerd, MN garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to locate emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, call us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. General maintenance, lubrication, and making sure your garage door is in balance will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the added perk of being a lot quieter and frequently have back up battery systems. Call us today if you want a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it still is not functioning properly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a wide scope of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and providing increased security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. Newer doors additionally provide the best insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more climate controlled.