Garage Door Repair in Horseheads, NY New York 14845

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you shouldn't have to think about very much. When you get at your residence, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door should open and shut without any problems. Yet, regrettably, bad things happen, and it may not always work as you hope.

There are dozens of things which may fail with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your car or items needing storage outdoors, vulnerable to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut 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 car into your garage door when attempting to drive out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many individuals have done this, mistakenly pressing the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on a frozen driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the problem quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your residence's appearance, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat and also leave your garage door vulnerable to more damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

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

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common issue which arises after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, replacing 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 pro out to install new cables or fix broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with regular use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you spot 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 repairing, our contractors can get this fixed for you.  Our Horseheads team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you could require a new remote to be set up.  Our Horseheads garage door pros can repair and program garage 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 not working right, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this problem repaired 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 break down and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are sometimes due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be due to bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs adjusting.

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 incorrectly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

Vibrating sounds are often caused by loose parts or rollers needing lubrication.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds might be caused by torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Horseheads, NY

Our Horseheads, NY garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, lubrication, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer units have the added perk of being a lot quieter and often come with back up batteries. Call us today if you want a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After you have done repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it’s still not working properly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . Brand new doors have a full spectrum of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and adding better security and safety. Brand new garage doors have the most current safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. Newer doors additionally provide the best insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more climate controlled.