Garage Door Repair in East Elmhurst, NY New York 11370

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you should not have to worry about often. When you arrive at your house, you need to be able to touch the remote button and the door should open and then close without any problems. Yet, sadly, frustrating things happen, and it might not always function as you expect.

There are dozens of things which might fail with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your car or items needing storing outdoors, open to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your car inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally reversed your automobile into your garage door when trying to drive out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, accidentally pressing the gas pedal instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the issue soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible safety and security issue and also leave your garage door prone to additional damage.

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

Some of the most frequent 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 might be due to many different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our East Elmhurst garage door pros can do an evaluation to determine the reason and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent issue which appears after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or business properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or fix damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you see broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs replacing, our service technicians can get this fixed 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 break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you might require a new remote to be programmed.  Our East Elmhurst garage door pros can repair and program garage remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also install outside 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 fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's important to get this problem repaired 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 break down and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing greasing , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are often the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be due to bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs fixing.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises could be caused by torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in East Elmhurst, NY

Our East Elmhurst, NY garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, contact us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, oiling, and checking that your garage door is balanced will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer openers have the bonus of being significantly quieter and sometimes have back up battery systems. Contact us today if you want a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

When you have done repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it still is not working properly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a broad range of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your house and raising home values and providing increased security and safeguards. New garage doors contain the most current safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. New doors additionally give the best insulation and might aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.