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 worry about often. When you arrive at your house, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open and close without any problems. Yet, regrettably, bad things happen, and it does not always work as you expect.

There are dozens of things which could fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your auto or things needing storage outside, open to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you unintentionally backed your automobile into your garage door when trying to leave the garage and harmed the panels in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's appearance, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat and also leave your door vulnerable to additional 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 Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be due to various different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Rensselaer garage door service pros can perform an evaluation to determine the issue and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which arises after many years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or business 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 a service pro 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 hard to open.  If you notice broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, 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 remotes

Garage door controllers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you might require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Rensselaer garage door contractors can replace and program remotes, program car remotes, and also put in 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 fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are frequently caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this issue addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be caused by loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing greasing , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are usually caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating sounds are generally caused by loose parts or rollers needing lubrication.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds might be caused by torsion spring issues.

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 assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, call us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Routine maintenance, oiling, and making sure your garage door is in balance will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer machines have the bonus of being much quieter and frequently come with back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you want to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or service on your garage door, but it’s still not functioning correctly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a wide scope of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your home and raising home values and adding better security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your family and belongings. New doors also give better insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more comfortable.