Garage Door Repair in Sumter, SC South Carolina 29150

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you don't want to have to think about very much. When you arrive at your home, you want to be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open or close without any problems. Yet, regrettably, frustrating things occur, and it doesn't always work as you would like.

There are dozens of things which might go wrong with your garage door at any moment. 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 things needing storage outside, open to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your car 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 reversed your car into your door when trying to drive out of the garage and harmed the panels in the process, try to relax. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on a frozen driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to address the issue soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's curb appeal, it can cause a possible safety and security threat and also leave your garage door vulnerable to more damage.

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

Some of the most common reasons people need garage door repair in Sumter, South Carolina are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close could be from many different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Sumter garage door service pros can perform an evaluation to figure out the cause and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which appears after many years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or commercial 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 someone out to install new cables or repair broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs replacing, our service pros can get this fixed for you.  Our Sumter team members 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 solve it, but other times you may need a new remote to be set up.  Our Sumter garage door service technicians can replace and program remotes, 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 addressed 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 replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling noises may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing greasing , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are often caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises might be caused by torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Sumter, SC

Our Sumter, SC garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to locate emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, phone us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. General maintenance, greasing, and making certain your garage door is balanced 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 advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer machines have the extra perk of being much quieter and sometimes contain back up batteries. Call us today if you want a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it’s still not functioning correctly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a full range of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your home and raising home values and adding increased security and safeguards. New garage doors have the most current safety and security standards to keep your family and belongings safe. New doors additionally offer better insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more comfortable.