Garage Door Repair in Long Island City, NY New York 11101

Garage Door Problems

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

There are many different things which may fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your car or products needing storage outdoors, susceptible to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your auto inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident backed your car into your door when trying to leave the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, mistakenly pressing the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and collide into the garage door.

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

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close might be caused by many different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Long Island City garage door pros can perform an evaluation to figure out the cause and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which appears after many years 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 assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or repair broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with regular use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you see broken 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 repairing, our service pros can get this repaired for you.  Our Long Island City team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you could need a new remote to be set up.  Our Long Island City garage door pros can repair and program remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also put in outside 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are frequently caused by misaligned doors.  It's important to get this issue addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from taking place.

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 undesirable critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be the result of 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 Noises

Scraping noises are frequently the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

Vibrating sounds are sometimes caused by loose parts or rollers needing grease.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises could be caused by torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Long Island City, NY

Our Long Island City, NY garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Routine maintenance, lubing, and making certain your garage door is in balance will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer openers have the added perk of being significantly quieter and often come with back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you would like a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After performing repeated repairs or service on your garage door, if it still is not functioning correctly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a full scope of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your property and increasing home values and providing better security and safety. New garage doors are equipped with the most current safety and security requirements to keep your family and property safe. Brand New doors also provide more insulation and might aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more climate controlled.