Garage Door Repair in Athens, OH Ohio 45701

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you shouldn't 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 close without any issues. Yet, sadly, frustrating things happen, and it doesn't always function as you expect.

There are a multitude of things which might go wrong with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your auto or products needing storing outdoors, open to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident reversed your car into your door when trying to back out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, accidentally pressing the gas instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the problem quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat and also leave your garage door prone to additional 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 shut could be due to many different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Athens garage door service providers can perform an inspection to figure out the cause 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 maintenance, 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 break over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or fix 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 hard to open.  If you see broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our contractors 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 remotes can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you may need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Athens garage door service technicians can replace and program remote controls, 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this problem fixed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable animals outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be caused by loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing to be lubricated , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are usually due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds could be caused by parts needing lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

Vibrating noises are frequently caused by loose parts or rollers needing grease.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds might be caused by torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Athens, OH

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, greasing, and making certain your garage door is balanced will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer openers have the added benefit of being a lot quieter and sometimes contain back up battery systems. Phone us today if you would like a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it still isn't functioning correctly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a wide range of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and providing improved security and safeguards. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. Newer doors additionally give better insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more comfortable.