Garage Door Repair in Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania 19120

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you should not need to worry about frequently. When you arrive at your home, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and shut without any problems. Yet, sadly, frustrating things occur, and it doesn't always function as you hope.

There are a multitude of things which might go wrong with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your car or products needing storage outdoors, open to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your auto 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 issue.

If you accidentally backed your automobile into your door when attempting to back out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many individuals have done this, accidentally 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 bump into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's curb appeal, it can cause a possible safety and security threat and also leave your door vulnerable to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close might be from various different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Philadelphia garage door service providers can perform an evaluation to determine the cause and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common issue which happens after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or business properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get a service technician 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 injure the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you see broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent additional damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs repairing, our service technicians can get this fixed for you.  Our Philadelphia providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you may require a new remote to be set up.  Our Philadelphia garage door contractors can repair and program remote controls, program vehicle remotes, and also install outside 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this problem fixed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from occurring.

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 unwanted wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are sometimes due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds might be due to a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or unbalanced 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 may be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be the result of torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Philadelphia, PA

Our Philadelphia, PA garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, lubing, and checking that your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer machines have the added perk of being significantly quieter and sometimes come with back up battery systems. Call us today if you want to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it is still not functioning properly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a broad spectrum of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your home and raising home values and providing better security and safety. Brand new garage doors contain the most current safety and security standards to protect your home and all it contains. Newer doors also offer more insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.