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

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you do not want to have to worry about often. When you arrive at your home, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and shut without any issues. Yet, regrettably, frustrating things occur, and it may not always function as you hope.

There are dozens of things which could fail 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 auto or items needing storing outdoors, susceptible to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to get 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 automobile into your garage door when attempting to back out of the garage and hurt the door 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 have damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the issue soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible safety and security issue and also leave your door vulnerable to further 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 here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

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

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common issue which appears after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or business 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 repair 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 see damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our service pros can get this fixed for you.  Our Long Island City providers 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 solve it, but other times you may require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Long Island City garage door service technicians can replace and program remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also put in 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this problem repaired sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling noises may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing oiling , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are frequently caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds may be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds 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 sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds might be the result of torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Long Island City, NY

Our Long Island City, NY garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, greasing, and making sure your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer machines have the extra perk of being much quieter and often come with back up battery functionality. Call us today if you would like a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it still is not functioning properly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a broad spectrum of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and providing better security and safety. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. Newer doors additionally provide better insulation and might aid in regulating the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more comfortable.