Garage Door Repair in Salem, VA Virginia 24153

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you do not want to need to worry about often. When you get at your home, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open and close without any issues. Yet, regrettably, frustrating things happen, and it might not always work as you hope.

There are dozens of things which may go wrong with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your auto or products needing storing outside, susceptible to thieves, or bad 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 appointment. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally reversed your automobile into your garage door when trying to leave the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many individuals have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and crash 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 home's appearance, 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 Salem, VA.

Some of the most common reasons people need garage door repair in Salem, Virginia are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut may be from a variety of different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Salem garage door pros can do an evaluation to figure out the issue and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which appears after many years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or business properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break 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 hard to open.  If you notice damaged hinges, get them repaired 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 pros can get this fixed for you.  Our Salem providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you might require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Salem garage door service technicians can replace and program garage remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also install outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 not working right, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this problem repaired 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 deteriorate 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 lubrication , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are often the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be the result of bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs repair.

Grinding Noise 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 noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds could be the result of torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Salem, VA

Our Salem, VA garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, phone us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, oiling, and checking that your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer openers have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and sometimes come with back up battery functionality. Contact us today if you need a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it still isn't functioning properly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a full scope of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your house and raising home values and providing better security and safety. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. Brand New doors additionally offer more insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more comfortable.