Garage Door Repair in Kew Gardens, NY New York 11415

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't have to worry about often. When you get at your home, you need to be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and shut without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it doesn't always function as you expect.

There are dozens of things which might fail with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your auto or items needing storing outdoors, vulnerable to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally reversed your car into your garage door when attempting to back out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the problem soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's appearance, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat and also leave your door prone to more damage.

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

Some of the most common reasons people need garage door repair in Kew Gardens, New York are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close might be due to a variety of different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Kew Gardens garage door technicians can perform an inspection to determine the cause and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which happens after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or commercial properties.  We can also help 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 repair torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with a lot of use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you spot broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs repairing, our contractors can get this repaired for you.  Our Kew Gardens 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 could need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Kew Gardens garage door pros can repair and program remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also install exterior 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's important to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable animals outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling noises may be caused by loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing to be lubricated , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are sometimes due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be caused by bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs repair.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding noises might be caused by parts needing lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises may be caused by torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Kew Gardens, NY

Our Kew Gardens, NY garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, call us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, oiling, and checking that your garage door is in balance will increase 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 instead of fixed. Newer machines have the added benefit of being a lot quieter and often have back up battery systems. Contact us today if you need a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it’s still not functioning correctly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a broad scope of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and adding improved security and safety. New garage doors are equipped with the most current safety and security standards to protect your home and all it contains. New doors also offer superior insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more comfortable.