Garage Door Repair in Altoona, PA Pennsylvania 16601

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you don't want to have to worry about frequently. When you arrive at your house, you want to be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open and shut without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it might not always function as you would like.

There are a multitude of things which might stop working with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your automobile or things needing storage outside, susceptible to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally backed your automobile into your garage door when trying to leave the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to relax. Many individuals have done this, accidentally pressing the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the issue quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's appearance, it can cause a possible 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 Altoona, PA.

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in Altoona, Pennsylvania are listed here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close could be caused by many different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Altoona garage door pros can do an inspection to figure out the cause and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which appears after many years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or commercial properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or fix torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with regular use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you notice damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs fixing, our service technicians can get this repaired for you.  Our Altoona team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door clickers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you might require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Altoona garage door pros can repair and program remotes, set up car remotes, and also put in exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door correctly aligned is very important, and will extend 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 Noise

Banging noises are frequently 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 gets older, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are frequently the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises might be due to a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds may 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 often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises may be caused by torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Altoona, PA

Our Altoona, PA garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, phone us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. General maintenance, lubrication, and making sure 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 that was purchased before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer openers have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and sometimes contain back up battery systems. Contact us today if you want to have a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

When you have done multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it still isn't functioning properly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a broad spectrum of benefits, among which is bettering the curb appeal of your home and improving home values and providing better security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. New doors also provide more insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more climate controlled.