Garage Door Repair in Elmhurst, NY New York 11373

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you should not have to worry about very much. When you get at your house, you need to be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open and close without any issues. Yet, sadly, frustrating things happen, and it doesn't always work as you expect.

There are a multitude of things which could stop working with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your auto or things needing storage outdoors, vulnerable to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your car inside, and you may not be able to arrive at 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 car into your garage door when trying to leave the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, mistakenly pressing the gas instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the issue quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's appearance, it can trigger 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 Elmhurst, NY.

Some of the most common 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 close might be due to various different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Elmhurst garage door service providers can do an inspection to figure out the cause and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which arises after many years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or commercial properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or repair torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Broken Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door remotes can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you might need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Elmhurst garage door service technicians can repair and program remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned 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 not working right, 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 problem repaired sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from happening.

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 animals 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 generally caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds could be caused by parts needing lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

Vibrating noises are often caused by loose parts or rollers needing grease.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds could be the result of torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Elmhurst, NY

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, greasing, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will help extend the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer machines have the added perk of being much quieter and often come with back up batteries. Call us today if you need a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or service on your garage door, but it is still not functioning properly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door . New doors have a broad spectrum of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and adding improved security and safety. Brand new garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and property safe. Brand New doors also provide superior insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more comfortable.