Garage Door Repair in Kent, OH Ohio 44240

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you do not want to have to think about often. When you arrive at your home, you need to be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and close without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things occur, and it doesn't always work as you would like.

There are many different things which could fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your car or things needing storage outside, vulnerable to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your car 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 unintentionally backed your car into your door when attempting to drive out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, mistakenly pressing the gas pedal instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on a frozen driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the situation soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible safety and security issue and also leave your door vulnerable to more damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close could be from a variety of different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Kent garage door technicians can perform an inspection to figure out the issue and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which arises after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or commercial properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or repair 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 impossible to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent more damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you might need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Kent garage door contractors can replace and program garage remotes, program car remotes, and also put in exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 not working right, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are often 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.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be caused by 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 noises are usually the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises might be caused by torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Kent, OH

Our Kent, OH garage experts 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 help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, 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 which was built before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer machines have the added benefit of being a lot quieter and frequently come with back up battery functionality. Contact us today if you would like a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it is still not functioning correctly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a broad scope of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your property and increasing home values and adding better security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. Newer doors additionally provide better insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more comfortable.