Garage Door Repair in Athens, WV West Virginia 24712

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you don't want to need to think about often. When you arrive at your house, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door should open or close without any problems. Yet, sadly, frustrating things occur, and it might not always function as you would like.

There are a lot of things which could stop working with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your car or items needing storing outdoors, vulnerable to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally reversed your automobile into your garage door when trying to drive out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, accidentally pushing down on the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the problem soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's curb appeal, it can cause a possible safety and security threat and also leave your door prone to additional damage.

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

Some of the most common reasons people need garage door repair in Athens, West Virginia are listed here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut could be due to many different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Athens garage door service pros can do an evaluation to determine the cause and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which arises after many years of use.  We can assist 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 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 a lot of 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 you can to prevent more damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs replacing, our contractors can get this fixed for you.  Our Athens team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door remotes can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you could need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Athens garage door contractors can repair and program remote controls, program vehicle remotes, and also install outside 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 not working right, 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 issue repaired sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling noises may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing lubrication , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are generally due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises may be caused by torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Athens, WV

Our Athens, WV garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, call us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, lubing, and making certain 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 advisable to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer units have the bonus of being much quieter and often have back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you need a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it is still not working properly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door . New doors have a wide range of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and providing improved security and safety. Brand new garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. New doors also provide the best insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more comfortable.