Garage Door Repair in Alton, IL Illinois 62002

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you do not want to have to worry about often. When you get at your home, you need to be able to press the remote button and the door should open or close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things occur, and it may not always function as you hope.

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

If you by accident backed your car into your door when trying to drive out of the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the situation soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your residence's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your garage door prone to additional damage.

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

Some of the most common reasons people need garage door repair in Alton, Illinois are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close could be from a variety of different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Alton garage door service providers can do an inspection to figure out the reason and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent issue which appears after a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or business properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or fix broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with a lot of use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you notice broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent additional damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs fixing, our service technicians can get this fixed for you.  Our Alton team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you may need a new remote to be set up.  Our Alton garage door contractors can repair and program garage remotes, program car 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this issue repaired sooner rather than later to keep other damage from occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling noises may be caused by loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing oiling , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are usually the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises might be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be due to bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs repair.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds may be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises could be the result of torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Alton, IL

Our Alton, IL garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, contact us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Routine maintenance, greasing, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will help extend the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer units have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and often have included back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it still isn't working properly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a full spectrum of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your home and improving home values and providing increased security and safety. New garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and all it contains. Brand New doors additionally give superior insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more comfortable.