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James Garage Door Repair

(626) 784-6966

We work with all types of garage doors, and specialize in repairs or replacements of broken springs, wires, cables and rollers. Our technicians are highly trained and will properly diagnose any issues you may have. You can trust that we won’t leave until your garage door is in good working condition again. No matter what the problem is we can help you out! Contact us today to fix all those issues or just to schedule a routine inspection.

James Garage Door Repair

We will evaluate your existing garage door system and come up with a repair plan that will address your current problems effectively. We do not like to leave you with situations that are difficult for you to handle, and we want to be sure your problems are resolved quickly. 

(626) 784-6966

Garage Door Opener Installation

Garage doors can be intimidating to open and close manually. Why not get a garage door opener? It makes every day tasks easier by remotely opening and closing the door for you. The kind of garage door opener that best suits your needs largely depends on what type of home you have, what type of mounting system your house has for the garage, and how much electric power it is able to supply to run the opener.

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The most common openers are chain-driven openers. They use an electric motor to turn the sprockets on the door tracks. Chain-driven openers are most commonly used on wood-framed or steel-framed homes.

Screw drive openers are also very common and use an electric motor to turn a large threaded screw that winds and unwinds the door's spring mechanism. The screw turns in a bracket attached to a section of track, winding or unwinding springs that pull the door up or down. This type of opener is usually used on stucco-finished homes; however, it can be used with steel-framed homes as well.

Another type of garage door opener is belt drive openers . These openers use a series of belts, pulleys, and gears to turn the opener's electric motor. This style is generally quieter than other openers, making it a good choice for homes with bedrooms above the garage. They are also ideal for homes built with steel frames, which are the most common framing type used in houses today.

Jackshaft openers don't turn the door directly. Instead, they use an electric motor to run a small hydraulic pump that turns a hydraulic jackshaft that then opens or closes the door. These systems are popular with homeowners because they can be hidden inside the home and tucked out of sight. They are also ideal for fabricating shed roofs, which makes them well suited to unique homes.

How much power is available to your opener also determines its type. If you have a home with 3-phase power (which has 3 connected 120 volt lines), then you can have a direct drive opener that doesn't use motors or an electric pump. These openers are extremely powerful and can open some very heavy doors. It's important to note that the more power a garage door opener requires, the larger your circuit breaker must be. If your electrical system isn't up to par, you may need to upgrade it before installing an opener with high horsepower requirements.

Garage Door Spring Replacement

A broken or damaged garage door spring is a big problem. The metal coils that make up your spring are dangerous and can slice skin if they break apart. They also pose a huge safety risk to you and your loved ones because they can break, causing them to snap back at incredible speeds with enough force to cause serious injury.

Worse yet, a broken spring can cause your garage door to become jammed and even prevent it from closing - both of which are serious safety hazards.

It is crucial that you install a new spring on the same day you notice you have a problem with yours. If left alone, the problem will only worsen and you might find yourself in a much worse situation than when you started. Don't take any chances! Call Us immediately if you have any issues with your garage door spring.

Garage Door Spring is a significant part of the Garage Door System and it fails often. The garage door spring is found in overhead garage doors. These springs are loops of spring steel which help raise the door by offering opposition to the door's weight. You should never attempt to repair a broken garage door spring or replace one yourself, this is because it can be very dangerous as well as illegal in some areas.

Garage Door Spring Failure Signs:

One of the most common signs of a broken spring is when your garage door comes off its track or results in a broken cable. This will ruin your garage door opener and the other cables attached to it. When your garage door comes off its track, often referred to as ""jumping"", an automatic repair service is needed.

Another common sign of a spring failure is when your garage door is not opening properly. If you notice that your garage door is not opening with ease, this can be a sign that a broken spring exists within the system. This is one of the most common signs that say that a broken spring must be replaced immediately regardless of how minor the damage may seem.

There are other less obvious signs as well but should you notice any of this in between times, do not attempt to repair it yourself.

If you are having issues with your garage door, call us now so we can repair it for you.

Garage Door Weather Seal Replacement

The thought of driving in to work on a cold and snowy morning or getting in the car with a broken or cracked garage door seal can be discouraging, but there are ways to save yourself some heartache. If you have been dealing with a damaged or broken garage weather seal, all it takes is one phone call to save your day.

With our expert technicians on standby at your keypad, we can replace that torn up and leaking weather seal back in minutes. If you have a cranky garage door, we can fix that too. Our Garage Door Repair South Pasadena, CA is just a phone call away, so make that call and you'll be back on the road before you know it.

Here are some tips to help with the problem:

· Caulk – The easiest way to fix your broken seal is to take some time caulking it in place. This will at least get your door closed and keep out most of the weather until you can get it fixed properly. You can use foam calk if you have the right tools, but ordinary silicone caulk works just fine if you're just looking for something quick and easy to do.

· Give it a shot – If you're not confident in your caulking skills, then you can give it a shot. After you have applied the caulk, test out the door and see if it's working. If the door still leaks, then continue to add more caulk until you can get it fixed without any issues.

· Take care of those tracks – When you see that your garage door is leaking, find out which tracks are cracked or broken. It is important because areas where water tends to drain will be extremely important for making sure that your garage door doesn't overheat and break down. If the tracks are cracked or broken, it is important to replace them before they fail completely.

When you are looking at your old garage door weather seal, you're going to see a number of pieces of rubber that have been glued together. This is what splits when water gets in and at this point it becomes very difficult to take care of the problem. If you don't have the right tools for removing certain pieces and replacing them, then you may want to hold off until we can help you with that as well.

The cost for such a service isn't anything that you can't afford as long as it isn't something too deep into your pocketbook. With all of the snow and rain that we are seeing this year, you don't want to wait any longer than you have to. You can save yourself a lot of headache and expense by getting it done quickly.

If you need a new garage door weather seal, call our James Garage Door Repair South Pasadena, CA as soon as possible and we'll talk about how we can repair that door so that it can keep working properly for years to come.

Remember – when cold winter weather is coming for the season or if your garage door hasn't been sealed in quite a long time, then chances are good that one day soon you will be dealing with a flooded garage due to a broken seal or other problem with your garage door itself.