Garage Door Repair in Elmira, NY New York 14901

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you do not want to need to think about often. When you get at your home, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open and then close without any problems. Yet, sadly, bad things happen, and it doesn't always function as you expect.

There are dozens of things which might fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your auto or products needing storing outside, open to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your automobile 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 by accident backed your automobile into your door when trying to drive out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on a frozen driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the situation soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's appearance, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your garage door vulnerable to further damage.

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

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in Elmira, New York are listed here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut may be from many different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Elmira garage door technicians can do an evaluation to determine the issue and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent issue which happens after years of use.  We can help 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.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or repair torn 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 notice broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you might need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Elmira garage door contractors can repair and program remotes, set up car remotes, and also install outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly 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 repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

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

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are often caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

Vibrating noises are sometimes caused by loose parts or rollers needing oiling.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises might be the result of torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Elmira, NY

Our Elmira, NY garage techs 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 average lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, lubrication, and checking that your garage door is balanced will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer openers have the added benefit of being a lot quieter and frequently come with back up battery systems. Contact us today if you would like a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it’s still not functioning properly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door . New doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, among which is bettering the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and adding better security and safeguards. New garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and property safe. Newer doors additionally provide better insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more comfortable.