Garage Door Repair in Elmont, NY New York 11003

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you should not have to worry about frequently. When you arrive at your house, you want to be able to touch the remote button and the door should open and shut without any issues. Yet, sadly, frustrating things happen, and it may not always work as you expect.

There are dozens of things which could fail 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 items needing storage outdoors, open to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your auto inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident backed your car into your garage door when trying to back out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, accidentally pressing the accelerator 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 something else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the problem soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's appearance, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your door vulnerable to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut could be due to many different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Elmont garage door technicians can do an inspection to figure out the reason and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common issue which arises after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs 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 frequent use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you spot damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent additional damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs fixing, our contractors can get this repaired for you.  Our Elmont team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you might need a new remote to be set up.  Our Elmont garage door contractors can replace and program garage remotes, set up car 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 fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

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

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are sometimes the result of unbalanced 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 the result of bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs adjusting.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding noises may be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises may be the result of torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Elmont, NY

Our Elmont, NY garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, contact us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. General maintenance, lubrication, and making certain your garage door is in balance will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer openers have the bonus of being significantly quieter and sometimes have included back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you need a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done multiple repairs or service on your garage door, if it still is not functioning correctly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a wide range of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your house and improving 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. Newer doors also offer more insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more comfortable.