Garage Door Repair in Horseheads, NY New York 14845

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you don't want to have to think about very much. When you get at your residence, you want to be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open or close without any issues. Yet, sadly, frustrating things occur, and it does not always work as you hope.

There are dozens of things which may go wrong with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your automobile or things needing storing outside, susceptible to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your auto inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident reversed your car into your door when trying to leave the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pressing 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 smash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the issue soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's curb appeal, it can cause a possible safety and security issue and also leave your garage door prone to additional 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 misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Horseheads garage door service pros can perform an evaluation to figure out the cause and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

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

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you spot damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent more damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you may require a new remote to be set up.  Our Horseheads garage door service technicians can repair and program remotes, program car 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 fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are frequently caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this issue 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 break down and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are usually due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds may be caused by parts needing oiling, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating sounds are frequently caused by loose parts or rollers needing oiling.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Horseheads, NY

Our Horseheads, NY garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency assitance. If you are encountering a garage emergency, call us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. General upkeep, lubing, and making certain your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the extra perk of being significantly quieter and sometimes have included back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you would like a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

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