Garage Door Repair in Cohoes, NY New York 12047

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you should not need to think about very much. When you get at your residence, you need to be able to touch the remote button and the door should open and shut without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it doesn't always function as you expect.

There are a multitude 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, making it to where you must leave your auto or items needing storage outdoors, susceptible to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your auto inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident reversed your car into your garage door when attempting to drive out of the garage and hurt the door in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, unintentionally pressing the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an icy driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the situation quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your door vulnerable to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close could be due to various different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Cohoes garage door technicians can do an evaluation to determine the reason and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which appears after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or commercial 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 a service pro out to install new cables or repair broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with a lot of use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you see broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers 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 set up.  Our Cohoes garage door contractors can replace and program remotes, program car remotes, and also put in exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 misaligned doors.  It's best to get this problem repaired sooner rather than later to prevent 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 unwanted animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are sometimes caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds might 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 might be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Cohoes, NY

Our Cohoes, NY garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, phone us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, greasing, and taking care to be sure your garage door is in balance will increase the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer machines have the extra perk of being significantly quieter and sometimes come with back up battery functionality. Contact us today if you would like a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or service on your garage door, but it still is not working correctly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a full range of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your home and raising home values and adding increased security and safety. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your family and belongings. New doors additionally offer the best insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more comfortable.