Garage Door Repair in Lewistown, PA Pennsylvania 17044

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you don't want to have to think about very much. 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 problems. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it may not always work as you hope.

There are dozens of 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 automobile or products needing storing outdoors, susceptible to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you unintentionally backed your car into your door when trying to drive out of the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, unintentionally pressing 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 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 soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's appearance, 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 Lewistown, PA.

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut may be from various different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Lewistown garage door technicians can perform an evaluation to determine the reason and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which appears after many years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or commercial properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break 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 a lot of use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you see damaged 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 fixing, our contractors can get this fixed for you.  Our Lewistown team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door controllers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you may need a new remote to be set up.  Our Lewistown garage door pros can repair and program remotes, program car remotes, and also put in exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned 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 not working right, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are frequently caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this issue repaired sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be caused by loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing lubrication , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are usually the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds might be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises might be caused by torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Lewistown, PA

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, oiling, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will increase the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer machines have the extra perk of being much quieter and frequently contain back up battery functionality. Contact us today if you want a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or service on your garage door, if it’s still not working properly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and adding better security and safety. New garage doors are equipped with the most current safety and security standards to protect your family and belongings. Newer doors also give superior insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more comfortable.