Garage Door Repair in East Elmhurst, NY New York 11370

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't need to worry about frequently. When you get at your residence, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open or close without any issues. Yet, sadly, frustrating things happen, and it might not always function as you expect.

There are a multitude 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 shut, making it to where you must leave your car or products needing storing outside, vulnerable to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally reversed your car into your door when trying to leave the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, mistakenly pressing the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the issue quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your residence's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your door vulnerable to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut may be caused by various different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our East Elmhurst garage door technicians can do an evaluation to determine the issue and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which happens after many years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or business 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 fix damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our contractors can get this repaired for you.  Our East Elmhurst 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 need a new remote to be set up.  Our East Elmhurst garage door service technicians can replace and program garage remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also put in exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly 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 Noise

Banging noises are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's important to get this problem fixed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from happening.

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 Sounds

Rattling noises may be the result of 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 sometimes caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be the result of bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs fixing.

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 installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises could be the result of torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in East Elmhurst, NY

Our East Elmhurst, NY garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, phone us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, greasing, and checking that your garage door is balanced will increase the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer units have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and often contain back up battery functionality. Contact us today if you would like a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After doing repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it still is not working properly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a wide scope of benefits, among which is bettering the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and adding improved security and safety. Brand new garage doors have the most current safety and security standards to keep your family and property safe. Brand New doors also offer more insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.