Garage Door Repair in Whitestone, NY New York 11357

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you should not have to worry about frequently. When you get at your house, you should be able to press the remote button and the door should open and shut without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things occur, and it doesn't always work as you hope.

There are a lot of things which could fail with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your car or products needing storing outside, vulnerable to burglars, 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 place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally reversed your car into your door when trying to drive out of the garage and hurt the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, accidentally pushing down on the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to address the situation quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's appearance, it can trigger a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your door prone to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut may be caused by many different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Whitestone garage door service providers can perform an inspection to determine the issue and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which arises after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or commercial properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or repair 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 hard to open.  If you notice broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent additional damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you could need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Whitestone garage door contractors can repair and program garage remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also install outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly aligned is very important, and will extend the life of both your garage door and garage door opener.  If something is not working right, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this problem addressed 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 replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable animals outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are usually the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds might be the result of 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 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 sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds could be the result of torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Whitestone, NY

Our Whitestone, NY garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to locate emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, call us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Routine maintenance, lubing, and making certain your garage door is in balance will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer openers have the extra perk of being significantly quieter and often come with back up battery systems. Contact us today if you want to have a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After performing repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it is still not working correctly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a full spectrum of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your house and increasing home values and providing improved security and safety. New garage doors are equipped with the most current safety and security standards to protect your family and belongings. Newer doors additionally give more insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.