Garage door repair in the Phoenix area: springs and openers

AZ Business Directory lists local garage door companies around the Phoenix area, each with a phone number. If your door will not open, makes a loud bang, hangs crooked or has a broken spring or cable, call a professional. Garage door springs and cables are under extreme tension and are not a DIY job.

When should you call a pro?

Call a company right away if:

• the door fell, or will not move at all
• you heard a loud bang from the garage, which can mean a broken spring
• the door is crooked, off its track, or has a frayed cable
• the opener hums but the door does not move
• the door feels much heavier than it used to, or drops when it should hold

Do not touch the springs, cables or the brackets that hold them. Keep kids and pets away from the door. If the door is stuck open and you need to secure your home, ask the company about emergency service.

How do you choose a garage door company?

• Do you do the problem I have? Ask about springs, cables, openers, panels or a new door.
• Is there emergency or same-day service? Ask what it costs.
• What is the service fee? Ask if it applies to the repair.
• What is the warranty on parts and labor? Get it in writing.
• Are you licensed? Check with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors at roc.az.gov.
• Will you give a price before starting? You should approve it first.

What can you check yourself?

A few safe things first. Look at the opener's wall button, and replace the batteries in your remote. Check that nothing is blocking the sensors near the floor on each side of the door, and wipe their lenses with a soft cloth, since dust and sun can get in the way. Check that the opener is plugged in.

That is where DIY ends. If the door still will not work, call a company.

How does Arizona heat affect garage doors?

Garages in the Valley can get far hotter than outdoors. Heat dries out lubricant, wears down rollers and hinges, and can stress openers and remote batteries. Sun on dark doors can also cause panels to warp or fade. Ask the company about heat-friendly rollers and lubricant, and have the door checked once a year.

Some listings describe what they do. Arizona Garage Door & Repair in Phoenix is family-owned, doing spring and cable repair, openers, new door installs and same-day or emergency service. Farnsworth Garage Door Service in Mesa lists repair, replacement and opener service covering the East Valley. GT Garage Door Repair in Chandler lists repair, installation and maintenance with emergency service across the East Valley.

Not sure who to call? Ask the directory helper or browse every listing in Phoenix.

Questions people ask

How long does a garage door spring last?

It depends on the spring and how often you use the door. Springs eventually wear out, and a broken one is common. Ask your technician what type you have and when to expect to replace it.

Can I replace a garage door spring myself?

No. Springs hold a great deal of force and can cause serious injury. Leave this job to a trained professional.

Why does my garage door open on its own or not close?

Often it is the sensors, the remote, or the opener settings. Check that the sensors are clean and lined up. If the problem continues, call a garage door company.

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