Garage Door Repair in Rensselaer, NY New York 12144

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you don't want to have to think about often. When you get at your home, you should be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open and then close without any issues. Yet, sadly, bad things occur, and it might not always function as you would like.

There are many different things which might stop working with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your car or products needing storage outdoors, vulnerable to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your car 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 door when attempting to back out of the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the problem soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's curb appeal, it can cause a possible 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 Rensselaer, NY.

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close may be caused by many different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Rensselaer garage door pros can perform an evaluation to figure out the issue and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common issue which appears after a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family 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 repair damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our contractors 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 remotes can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you may require a new remote to be set up.  Our Rensselaer garage door service technicians can repair and program remote controls, set up car remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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 sounds are sometimes due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds could be the result of torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Rensselaer, NY

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, greasing, and checking that your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer units have the added perk of being much quieter and sometimes have back up batteries. Phone us today if you want to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After you have done multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it is still not working correctly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a broad scope of benefits, among which is bettering the curb appeal of your house and increasing home values and providing better security and safety. New garage doors contain the most current safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. Newer doors also give the best insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more comfortable.