Garage Door Repair in East Elmhurst, NY New York 11370

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you don't want to have to think about very much. When you arrive at your house, you want to be able to tap the remote button and the door should open or close without any problems. Yet, sadly, bad things occur, and it might not always function as you expect.

There are a multitude of things which might go wrong with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your auto or products needing storing outside, vulnerable to burglars, or inclement 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 place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident reversed your automobile into your garage door when attempting to leave the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, mistakenly pressing the gas instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the situation soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat and also leave your door prone to more 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 below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close might be due to various different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our East Elmhurst garage door technicians can do an evaluation to determine the cause and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which appears after a lot 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 help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break 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.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our service technicians 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 solve it, but other times you may require a new remote to be set up.  Our East Elmhurst garage door contractors can replace and program garage remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also install 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are frequently caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this issue fixed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are sometimes due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises may 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 fixing.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may 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 find emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, call us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. General upkeep, lubing, and checking that your garage door is balanced will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer openers have the added benefit of being much quieter and often have included back up batteries. Call us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After you have done repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it still is not functioning correctly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door . New doors have a full spectrum of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your property and increasing home values and providing better security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors have the most current safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. New doors additionally give more insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.