Garage Door Repair in Kent, OH Ohio 44240

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you don't want to need to think about often. When you arrive at your home, you need to be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open and shut without any issues. Yet, sadly, frustrating things happen, and it doesn't always work as you expect.

There are a multitude of things which may fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your auto or items needing storing outside, vulnerable to burglars, or bad 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 appointment. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally backed your car into your garage door when attempting to leave the garage and hurt the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's appearance, it can cause a possible safety and security threat and also leave your door prone to more damage.

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

Some of the most frequent 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 shut might be due to many different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Kent garage door service providers can do an evaluation to determine the reason and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common issue which appears after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or business properties.  We can also assist 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 fix broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you notice broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent additional damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door remotes can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you may require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Kent garage door service technicians can replace and program remotes, program car 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 repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

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

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted critters 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 installed.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are generally due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be the result of torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Kent, OH

Our Kent, OH garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, call us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. General upkeep, greasing, and making sure your garage door is balanced will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer machines have the bonus of being a lot quieter and often come with back up battery systems. Call us today if you want to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it still is not working correctly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a wide scope of benefits, including bettering the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and providing improved security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your family and belongings. Brand New doors additionally give better insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more comfortable.