Garage Door Repair in Cortland, NY New York 13045

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you do not want to need to think about frequently. When you arrive at your home, you need to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and then close without any issues. Yet, sadly, frustrating things occur, and it does not always work as you expect.

There are many different things which may fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your auto or items needing storing outdoors, vulnerable to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident reversed your automobile into your garage door when trying to drive out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to address the issue soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's appearance, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat and also leave your garage door prone to more damage.

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

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in Cortland, New York are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close could be due to a variety of different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Cortland garage door technicians can perform an evaluation to determine the cause and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which arises after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family 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 someone 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 notice damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs fixing, our contractors can get this fixed for you.  Our Cortland 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 fix it, but other times you could require a new remote to be set up.  Our Cortland garage door service technicians can repair and program garage remotes, set up car remotes, and also install 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are frequently caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this problem repaired 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 critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be due to 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 caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could 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 Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds could be the result of torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Cortland, NY

Our Cortland, NY garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, contact us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, greasing, and making certain your garage door is in balance will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer units have the extra perk of being a lot quieter and frequently contain back up battery systems. Contact us today if you want to have a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or service on your garage door, if it still isn't functioning correctly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a broad range of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your house and raising home values and adding increased security and safety. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. New doors also offer more insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more comfortable.