Garage Door Repair in Glenside, PA Pennsylvania 19038

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you shouldn't have to worry about often. When you get at your house, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and then close without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it might not always work as you would like.

There are a lot of things which may fail with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your automobile or items needing storing outdoors, susceptible to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security problem.

If you unintentionally backed 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 individuals have done this, unintentionally pressing the accelerator 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 garage door, you will need to deal with the problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible safety and security issue and also leave your garage door prone to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut might be caused by a variety of different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Glenside garage door technicians can do an evaluation to determine the reason and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which arises after many years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or commercial 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 technician out to install new cables or repair 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 difficult to open.  If you spot damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent additional damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our service technicians can get this fixed for you.  Our Glenside providers 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 fix it, but other times you could need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Glenside garage door contractors can repair and program remote controls, set up car remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are frequently caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this issue fixed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing to be lubricated , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are usually the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises may be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be the result of bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs repair.

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 sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating sounds are generally caused by loose parts or rollers needing oiling.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds might be the result of torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Glenside, PA

Our Glenside, PA garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency assitance. If you are encountering a garage emergency, phone us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, lubrication, and making certain your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer machines have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and frequently have back up batteries. Phone us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After you have done repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it’s still not working correctly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a broad range of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and adding improved security and safety. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and property safe. New doors additionally provide the best insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.