Garage Door Repair in Athens, OH Ohio 45701

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you do not want to need to worry about frequently. When you get at your house, you need to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and shut without any issues. Yet, sadly, frustrating things occur, and it does not always function as you would like.

There are dozens of things which could fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your automobile or items needing storage 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 arrive at your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident reversed your automobile into your door when attempting to leave the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, accidentally pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the situation quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your home'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 Athens, OH.

Some of the most common reasons people need garage door repair in Athens, Ohio are listed here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

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

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which appears after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or business 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 pro out to install new cables or repair broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our service pros can get this repaired for you.  Our Athens 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 fix it, but other times you might require a new remote to be set up.  Our Athens garage door contractors can replace and program remotes, set up car remotes, and also install outside 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 sounds are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's important 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 deteriorate and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling noises may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing to be lubricated , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are generally caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be the result of bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs fixing.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Athens, OH

Our Athens, OH garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, phone us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, greasing, and making certain your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer units have the extra perk of being much quieter and often come with back up battery functionality. Contact us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or service on your garage door, but it’s still not functioning properly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a wide range of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and adding improved security and safety. New garage doors have the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your family and belongings. New doors additionally offer the best insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more climate controlled.