Garage Door Repair in Elmhurst, NY New York 11373

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you should not have to worry about very much. When you arrive at your house, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open and then close without any problems. Yet, sadly, frustrating things occur, and it does not always function as you expect.

There are a multitude of things which could go wrong with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your auto or items needing storing outdoors, vulnerable to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident reversed your car into your door when trying to back out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. 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 door, you will need to address the issue quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's appearance, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat and also leave your garage door prone to more damage.

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

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in 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 problems including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Elmhurst garage door service providers can do an inspection to figure out the reason and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which happens after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or commercial 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 someone 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 hard 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 repairing, our service pros can get this repaired for you.  Our Elmhurst providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes 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 Elmhurst garage door pros can replace and program garage remotes, set up car remotes, and also install outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly 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 Noise

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

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are frequently the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding noises could be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating sounds are sometimes caused by loose parts or rollers needing grease.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds might be the result of torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Elmhurst, NY

Our Elmhurst, NY garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, contact us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Proper maintenance, greasing, and checking that your garage door is in balance will increase the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer machines have the added perk of being a lot quieter and frequently have back up batteries. Call us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After you have done multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it is still not functioning properly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a wide range of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and adding better security and safety. New garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and property safe. Newer doors also provide superior insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more comfortable.