McKinney Awning Repair

Many people assume that if there’s a problem with their awning, the whole thing needs to be tossed out and replaced, but that’s often not the case. In most situations, our expert team of handyman professionals can repair or replace individual components to get them back in excellent working condition, and typically repairs are a lot more cost-effective than a total replacement. Some of the most common repairs our team can handle are:

• Awning Fabric Replacement or Repair: Regardless of what it’s made of, awning material is somewhat vulnerable to rips, tears and holes from factors like falling tree branches, wildlife attacks, flying pebbles or accidental impacts. Sometimes the problem can be rectified with fabric repair tape or even a few stitches to close up a small rip, but if the damage is large or there are multiple issues across the entire awning, your handyman will likely choose to replace the fabric so there won’t be unsightly spots or weak points.
• Sensor Repair: Motorized retractable awnings have electric sensors that can become damaged and fail to do their job properly, leaving you with an awning that is stuck open, closed or halfway between. The sensors themselves may need recalibration or to be removed and reinstalled, or your McKinney handyman may need to replace them to restore function to the mechanism.
• Clogged or Warped Tracks: Retractable awning arms usually run along a track at the outer edge of the awning, and being outdoors, that track is susceptible to being clogged with dirt or other debris that can interfere with the function of the arms and prevent the awning from making it all the way out. If that’s the case, the track may just need cleaning. But if it’s warped or broken, it should be replaced.
• Motor Replacement: As the name suggests, motorized awnings are powered by small motors—and like any other type of motor, they can deteriorate or suffer damage that requires McKinney awning repair. The movement of the awning might be jerky, or it may not move at all. Sometimes a certain part of the motor can be tweaked or replaced to get it back in good shape, though it’s often less costly and time-consuming to replace the motor entirely.