Garage Door Repair in Reading, PA Pennsylvania 19606

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you should not need to worry about very much. When you get at your home, you need to be able to touch the remote button and the door should open and close without any problems. Yet, sadly, frustrating things happen, and it doesn't always work as you would like.

There are dozens of things which could 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 car or items needing storing outdoors, vulnerable to thieves, 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 place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally backed your automobile into your garage door when attempting to leave the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, accidentally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your garage 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 prospective safety and security threat and also leave your door vulnerable to further damage.

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

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in Reading, 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 poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Reading garage door service pros can do an inspection to figure out the reason and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common issue which happens after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family 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 someone out to install new cables or fix damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them fixed 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 technicians can get this repaired for you.  Our Reading team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door controllers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you could require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Reading garage door pros can repair and program remote controls, program vehicle remotes, and also put in exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are frequently caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this issue fixed sooner rather than later to keep 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 undesirable wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are generally due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises might be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be caused by bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs adjusting.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding noises might 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 often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises might be the result of torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Reading, PA

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. General maintenance, oiling, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer machines have the extra perk of being significantly quieter and often have included back up battery functionality. Contact us today if you want to have a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After performing repeated repairs or service on your garage door, if it still is not working properly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door . Brand new doors have a full spectrum of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and adding better security and safety. Brand new garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. Newer doors also offer superior insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more comfortable.