Garage Door Repair in Altoona, PA Pennsylvania 16601

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you shouldn't have to think about very much. When you get at your house, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door should open or close without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it doesn't always work as you expect.

There are a multitude of things which could stop working with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your auto or items needing storage outdoors, vulnerable to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your auto inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally reversed your automobile into your door when trying to back out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, unintentionally pressing the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to address the issue soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's curb appeal, it can trigger a prospective 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 Altoona, PA.

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close could be caused by various different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Altoona garage door pros can do an evaluation to figure out the issue and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent complaint which appears after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or business 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 a service pro 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 damage the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent more damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs fixing, our service pros can get this repaired for you.  Our Altoona providers 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 solve it, but other times you may require a new remote to be set up.  Our Altoona garage door contractors can replace and program garage remotes, program car remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly 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 misaligned doors.  It's important 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 deteriorate and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are sometimes caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding noises 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 Noise

Slapping sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be the result of torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Altoona, PA

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, greasing, and checking that your garage door is in balance will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer openers have the added perk of being a lot quieter and sometimes have included back up batteries. Call us today if you want a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After you have done multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it still isn't working properly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a full scope of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your house and raising home values and providing increased security and safety. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and all it contains. Newer doors additionally offer superior insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more comfortable.