Garage Door Repair in Utica, NY New York 13501

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't need to think about often. When you get at your home, you want to be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open or close without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it does not always function as you hope.

There are dozens of things which could fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your car or things needing storing outdoors, open to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your auto inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident backed your car into your door when trying to back out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to relax. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. 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 experience damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the problem quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your residence's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible safety and security issue and also leave your door prone to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut may be from various different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Utica garage door pros can do an inspection to figure out the issue and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which arises after many years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family 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 fix torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with a lot of use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you notice broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs repairing, our contractors can get this repaired for you.  Our Utica team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door controllers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you may need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Utica garage door service technicians can replace and program garage remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this problem repaired 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.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing greasing , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are often the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises may be due to a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises may be the result of torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Utica, NY

Our Utica, NY garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, contact us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Proper maintenance, greasing, and making certain 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 purchased before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the added benefit of being a lot quieter and sometimes have included back up batteries. Phone us today if you need a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done multiple repairs or service on your garage door, if it still isn't working correctly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a full scope of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and adding better security and safeguards. New garage doors contain the most current safety and security standards to keep your family and belongings safe. New doors also give better insulation and might aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more comfortable.