Garage Door Repair in Pittsburgh, PA Pennsylvania 15237

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you should not have to think about frequently. When you get at your house, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open and then close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it may not always function as you would like.

There are dozens of things which might stop working with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your car or things needing storage outside, open to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident backed your car into your garage door when attempting to back out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, accidentally pressing the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you have damage or something 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 vulnerable to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close could be due to a variety of different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Pittsburgh garage door technicians can do an inspection to figure out the issue and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent complaint which happens after many years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or business properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get someone 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 impossible to open.  If you notice broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can 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 repaired for you.  Our Pittsburgh providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you might require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Pittsburgh garage door contractors can repair and program remote controls, program car remotes, and also put in exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door correctly 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 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 ages, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling noises may be caused by loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing lubrication , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are sometimes due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises may be due to a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be due to bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs adjusting.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises may be the result of torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Pittsburgh, PA

Our Pittsburgh, PA garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, phone us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. General maintenance, greasing, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will help extend the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the added benefit of being much quieter and sometimes have back up battery systems. Phone us today if you need a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

When you have done repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it is still not working properly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door . New doors have a broad range of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your house and increasing home values and providing increased security and safety. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most current safety and security standards to keep your family and property safe. New doors also provide more insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more comfortable.