Garage Door Repair in Hummelstown, PA Pennsylvania 17036

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you do not want to have to worry about frequently. When you arrive at your home, you need to be able to touch 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 expect.

There are many different things which might fail with your garage door at any time. 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 outdoors, susceptible to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your car 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 accidentally reversed your car into your door when attempting to back out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to address the issue quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's appearance, it can trigger a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your garage door vulnerable to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be from various different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Hummelstown garage door pros can do an evaluation to determine the reason and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent complaint which appears after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment 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 a service technician out to install new cables or fix damaged 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 fixed as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs replacing, our contractors can get this repaired for you.  Our Hummelstown providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you might require a new remote to be set up.  Our Hummelstown garage door contractors can repair and program remote controls, program car remotes, and also install outside 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 sounds are frequently caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this issue repaired sooner rather than later to keep other damage from occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are frequently caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound 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 might be caused by parts needing oiling, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating noises are often caused by loose parts or rollers needing lubrication.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Hummelstown, PA

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, lubrication, and checking that your garage door is balanced will help extend the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer units have the added benefit of being a lot quieter and frequently have back up battery systems. Phone us today if you need a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or service on your garage door, if it still isn't working properly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door . New doors have a broad scope of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and providing improved security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors have the most current safety and security requirements to keep your family and property safe. Newer doors additionally offer more insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more comfortable.