Garage Door Repair in Rensselaer, NY New York 12144

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't need to worry about often. When you get at your residence, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and shut without any issues. Yet, regrettably, bad things happen, and it might not always function as you expect.

There are many different things which may stop working with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your auto or things needing storage outdoors, susceptible to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you unintentionally backed your automobile into your door when attempting to back out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, accidentally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's curb appeal, it can trigger a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your garage door vulnerable to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut could be from various different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Rensselaer garage door service pros can perform an evaluation to determine 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 performing spring adjustment for residential or business 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 fix broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent additional damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door clickers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you might need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Rensselaer garage door pros can repair and program remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door correctly 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 fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this problem fixed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from taking place.

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 unwanted animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are generally due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises may be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding noises may be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be the result of torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Rensselaer, NY

Our Rensselaer, NY garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, lubing, 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 advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer machines have the bonus of being much quieter and sometimes come with back up battery functionality. Contact us today if you would like a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it is still not functioning correctly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a wide scope of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and providing improved security and safety. Brand new garage doors contain the most current safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. New doors additionally offer the best insulation and might aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.