Common problems
- Remote or keypad stopped working
- Opener runs but door doesn't move
- Door off its track or crooked
Services
- Opener repair and installation
- Cable and roller replacement
- New door installation
Safety first: Don't try to adjust or remove torsion springs yourself. They're under heavy tension and can cause serious injury.
Get connected
Online requests are coming soon. For now, Call 1-844-31-HOME-5(844) 314-6635 and we will connect you with an independent local company.
The local picture in Long Beach
Downtown and the blocks along Ocean Boulevard hold many apartment buildings from the 1920s. Long Beach runs the largest city-owned gas utility in California, one of only three in the state.
The Port of Long Beach is one of the busiest container ports in the country. Older openers may lack the safety sensors required on newer models. Upgrading is a common request.
Sun-faded panels and brittle weather stripping are common in sunny exposures. Belmont Shore and Alamitos Beach have older apartment buildings and bungalow courts near the beach.
Problems people call about
Here is what Long Beach callers mention most:
- Opener runs but door doesn't move
- Door off its track or crooked
- Remote or keypad stopped working
How we connect you
- Tell us what is wrong and how urgent it is.
- We pass your request to an independent garage door company who covers Long Beach.
- If the timing and quote work for you, they schedule the job.
Who handles what in Long Beach
Garage door openers run on household power from Southern California Edison, and many newer openers connect to Wi-Fi. Garage door contractors in California are licensed by the Contractors State License Board, which has an online lookup.
A little prep helps
Take a photo of the opener's label and the springs above the door.
Common questions
Can I add smart features to my opener?
Many openers support add-on Wi-Fi modules, or a newer opener can be installed. Check that your phone and home network are compatible before you buy any add-on.
Do I need a new door or just a new opener?
If the door moves smoothly by hand, the opener may be the issue. A pro can check both. An opener that strains on a door that is hard to lift by hand points to a door problem, not a motor problem.
Which parts of Long Beach can you help with?
Most likely. We cover Wrigley, Cal Heights, Alamitos Beach and North Long Beach and other parts of Long Beach, across 90802, 90803, 90804, 90805, 90806 and others. If no one is available, you will hear that from us up front.
My opener hums but the door does not move. Why?
A broken spring, a disengaged trolley or a stripped gear are common causes. Do not keep pressing the button. Pull the emergency release only if the door is fully closed, since a broken spring can let it drop.
Not in a rush? Say so. Flexible timing can make it easier to find someone with an opening.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Long Beach, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 90802, 90803, 90804, 90805, 90806, 90807, 90808, 90810, 90813, 90814, 90815, 90822, 90831, 90840
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Other services in Long Beach
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