Garage Door Repair in Hummelstown, PA Pennsylvania 17036

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't need to worry about often. When you get at your home, you want to be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and then close without any issues. Yet, regrettably, bad things happen, and it doesn't always function as you expect.

There are dozens of things which may go wrong with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your auto or products needing storing 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 arrive at 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 trying to leave the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the situation quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your residence's curb appeal, it can trigger 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 Hummelstown, PA.

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close might be from various different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Hummelstown garage door service providers can perform an inspection to figure out the issue and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which appears after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, repairing 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 can 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 a lot of use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you notice broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent more damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers 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 Hummelstown garage door service technicians can replace and program garage remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also install outside 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 fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this issue fixed 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 deteriorate and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are often the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds may be caused by 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 fixing.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds could be caused by parts needing oiling, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

Vibrating noises are generally caused by loose parts or rollers needing grease.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be the result of torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Hummelstown, PA

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Routine maintenance, lubrication, and making sure your garage door is balanced will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer openers have the bonus of being much quieter and often have back up battery functionality. Call us today if you want a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it still is not working correctly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door . New doors have a broad spectrum of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and providing increased security and safety. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security standards to keep your family and belongings safe. Newer doors additionally offer superior insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more climate controlled.