Garage Door Repair in Athens, OH Ohio 45701

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you should not have to worry about often. When you arrive at your home, you need to be able to touch the remote button and the door should open and shut without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it may not always function as you would like.

There are a multitude of things which might go wrong with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your car or products needing storing outside, open to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your auto 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 issue.

If you unintentionally backed your car into your garage door when attempting to leave the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many individuals have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to address the situation soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's appearance, it can cause a possible safety and security threat 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 Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be from a variety of different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Athens garage door technicians can do an evaluation to figure out the cause and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent complaint which happens after many years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or commercial 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 spot damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent more damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs fixing, our service pros can get this fixed for you.  Our Athens providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you could need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Athens garage door pros can repair and program remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly 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 fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are frequently caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this problem fixed sooner rather than later to prevent 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 unwanted animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

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 Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds might 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 frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

Vibrating noises are sometimes caused by loose parts or rollers needing lubrication.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises may be the result of torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Athens, OH

Our Athens, OH garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Routine maintenance, lubrication, and making certain your garage door is in balance will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer machines have the added benefit of being a lot quieter and sometimes come with back up batteries. Call us today if you want a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it is still not functioning properly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door . New doors have a broad scope of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and adding better security and safety. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most current safety and security standards to protect your home and all it contains. New doors also offer superior insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more climate controlled.