Garage Door Repair in Latham, NY New York 12110

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't need to worry about frequently. When you arrive at your house, you want to be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open and then close without any problems. Yet, sadly, bad things occur, and it may not always work as you expect.

There are many different things which could fail with your garage door at any moment. 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 outdoors, vulnerable to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your car inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident reversed your car into your door when attempting to drive out of the garage and harmed the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to address the issue quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's curb appeal, it can trigger a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your door vulnerable to more damage.

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

Some of the most common reasons people need garage door repair in Latham, New York are listed here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be caused by various different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Latham garage door technicians can do an inspection to determine the reason and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which appears after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or commercial properties.  We can also help 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 repair 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 notice broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent additional damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you may need a new remote to be set up.  Our Latham garage door service technicians can replace and program remote controls, set up vehicle remotes, and also put in exterior 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are frequently caused by misaligned 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 repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling sounds 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 often caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds could be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be the result of torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Latham, NY

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Routine maintenance, lubrication, and making certain your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the extra perk of being much quieter and often have back up battery systems. Contact us today if you need a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or service on your garage door, if it still isn't working properly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a broad scope of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your property and increasing home values and adding better security and safeguards. New garage doors have the most current safety and security requirements to protect your home and belongings. Newer doors also offer more insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more comfortable.