Garage Door Repair in Reading, PA Pennsylvania 19606

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't need to think about frequently. When you arrive at your home, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and then close without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it may not always work as you expect.

There are a lot of things which could go wrong with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your car or items 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 halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident backed your automobile into your door when trying to drive out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, accidentally pressing the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an icy driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the situation soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's appearance, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your garage door vulnerable to additional 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 Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut might be due to various different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Reading garage door service providers can do an evaluation to determine the issue and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which appears after a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing 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 can break over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or repair damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you spot broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs fixing, our service pros 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 remotes can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you may need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Reading garage door pros can replace and program remote controls, set up vehicle 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are frequently caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from taking place.

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 undesirable wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are usually due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding noises could be caused by parts needing oiling, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds could be caused by torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Reading, PA

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. General upkeep, greasing, and making 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 produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the added benefit of being much quieter and sometimes contain back up battery systems. Phone us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After doing repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it still isn't functioning properly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door . Brand new doors have a wide scope of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and adding increased security and safeguards. New garage doors contain the most current safety and security standards to keep your family and property safe. New doors additionally give superior insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more climate controlled.