Garage Door Repair in East Elmhurst, NY New York 11370

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you do not want to need to think about often. When you get at your home, you want to be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open and then close without any issues. Yet, sadly, bad things happen, and it does not always work as you expect.

There are many different things which could go wrong with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your auto or products needing storage outside, open to burglars, or bad 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 place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident backed your car into your door when attempting to drive out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to relax. 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 address the problem quickly. 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 vulnerable 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 here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut could be caused by a variety of different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our East Elmhurst garage door service providers can do an evaluation to determine the cause and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent issue which happens after many years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family 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 repair damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with a lot of use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you notice broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent additional damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs fixing, our service pros can get this repaired for you.  Our East Elmhurst providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door clickers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you might require a new remote to be set up.  Our East Elmhurst garage door service technicians can replace and program remotes, program 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are often caused by unbalanced 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 break down and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are frequently the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds may be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding noises 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 Sound

Slapping sounds are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises could be caused by torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in East Elmhurst, NY

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, oiling, and taking care to be sure your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer units have the added benefit of being much quieter and sometimes contain back up battery systems. Contact us today if you want a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it is still not functioning properly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a broad spectrum of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and adding improved security and safeguards. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and all it contains. New doors also offer better insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more comfortable.