Garage Door Repair in Albany, NY New York 12203

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you shouldn't need to think about often. When you get at your house, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and then close without any problems. Yet, sadly, bad things occur, and it may not always function as you hope.

There are dozens of things which may fail with your garage door at any moment. 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 outside, open to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally backed your car into your door when trying to back out of the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, mistakenly pressing 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 smash into the garage door.

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the issue soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's appearance, it can trigger a possible safety and security issue and also leave your garage door vulnerable to more damage.

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

Some of the most common reasons people need garage door repair in Albany, New York are listed here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be from a variety of different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Albany 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 common issue which appears after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or business properties.  We can also help 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 a lot of use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you notice 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 replacing, our service pros can get this repaired for you.  Our Albany team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you might need a new remote to be set up.  Our Albany garage door contractors can replace and program remote controls, set up 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 fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are frequently caused by misaligned doors.  It's important to get this problem fixed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are usually the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises might be caused by a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds could 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 sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating noises are frequently 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 Albany, NY

Our Albany, NY garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, phone us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, lubrication, and making sure your garage door is in balance will increase the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer machines have the extra perk of being a lot quieter and frequently have included back up battery systems. Call us today if you want to have a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or service on your garage door, if it still isn't functioning properly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a full scope of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your home and raising home values and providing increased security and safety. New garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. Newer doors also give superior insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more comfortable.