Garage Door Repair in Smithtown, NY New York 11787

Garage Door Problems

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

There are dozens of things which may stop working with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your car or items needing storing outside, open to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your car 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 accidentally backed your automobile into your door when trying to back out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to relax. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pressing the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence'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 Smithtown, NY.

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close could be caused by many different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Smithtown garage door service pros can perform an inspection to figure out the reason and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common issue which appears after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or commercial properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break 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 damage the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you notice broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Damaged 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 Smithtown team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you may need a new remote to be set up.  Our Smithtown garage door service technicians can replace and program garage remotes, program vehicle 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are often caused by misaligned doors.  It's important to get this issue repaired sooner rather than later to keep other damage from happening.

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 outside.

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 put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are often caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds could be the result of torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Smithtown, NY

Our Smithtown, NY garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency help. 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 roughly 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, lubrication, and making sure your garage door is balanced will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the added perk of being significantly quieter and sometimes have back up battery functionality. Contact us today if you would like a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it is still not working properly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a full range of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your property and increasing home values and adding better security and safety. New garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. New doors additionally provide better insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more comfortable.