Garage Door Repair in Ithaca, NY New York 14850

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you don't want to need to think about very much. When you arrive at your residence, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and close without any problems. Yet, sadly, bad things happen, and it does not always function as you expect.

There are a multitude of things which might fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your car or items needing storing outside, susceptible to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your car 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 issue.

If you by accident reversed your car into your garage door when trying to drive out of the garage and harmed the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, accidentally pressing the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. 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 experience damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the situation soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's appearance, it can cause a possible safety and security issue and also leave your garage door vulnerable to more damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be from many different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Ithaca garage door service providers can perform an evaluation to determine the reason and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which arises after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or commercial properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or fix 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 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 repairing, our service technicians can get this repaired for you.  Our Ithaca team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door remotes can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you might require a new remote to be set up.  Our Ithaca garage door service technicians can replace and program remote controls, program vehicle remotes, and also put in exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly aligned is very important, and will increase 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 misaligned doors.  It's best to get this problem fixed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from occurring.

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 animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are generally the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds might be caused by a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds might 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 sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises might be the result of torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Ithaca, NY

Our Ithaca, NY garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. General upkeep, oiling, and taking care to be sure your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer openers have the bonus of being a lot quieter and sometimes have included back up batteries. Contact us today if you want a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After you have done repeated repairs or service on your garage door, if it is still not functioning properly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a broad spectrum of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your property and increasing home values and providing improved security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and belongings. New doors also offer better insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.