Garage Door Repair in Cortland, NY New York 13045

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you don't want to have to worry about often. When you arrive at your house, you need to be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open and then close without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it does not always work as you hope.

There are dozens of things which could stop working with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your car or things needing storage outside, open to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your auto 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 problem.

If you accidentally backed your car into your door when trying to leave the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pressing the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on a frozen driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's curb appeal, it can trigger a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your door prone to more damage.

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

Some of the most common 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 may be due to various different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Cortland garage door service pros can do an inspection to figure out the issue and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which happens after a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or business properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or fix broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with regular use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you spot damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent more damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs replacing, 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 controllers 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 Cortland garage door pros can replace and program garage remotes, set up car remotes, and also put in 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 not working right, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

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

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be the result of 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 Sounds

Scraping noises are frequently the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises might be due to a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

Vibrating noises are frequently caused by loose parts or rollers needing oiling.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be the result of torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Cortland, NY

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Proper maintenance, oiling, and making sure your garage door is balanced will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer units have the extra perk of being a lot quieter and often come with back up battery functionality. Call us today if you need a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After you have done multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it’s still not functioning correctly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door . New doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, including bettering the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and providing better security and safety. New garage doors are equipped with the most current safety and security standards to protect your home and all it contains. Newer doors also offer better insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more climate controlled.