Garage Door Repair in Alton, IL Illinois 62002

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you don't want to have to worry about frequently. When you arrive at your residence, you should be able to press the remote button and the door should open and shut without any problems. Yet, regrettably, frustrating things occur, and it might not always work as you expect.

There are a lot of things which might fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your auto or products needing storage outdoors, open to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident reversed your automobile into your door when attempting to back out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, unintentionally pressing the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on a frozen driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the situation soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's appearance, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat and also leave your garage door vulnerable to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close may be from a variety of different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Alton garage door service providers can do an evaluation to determine the issue and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which arises after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or commercial properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or fix torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with regular use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you spot damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our contractors can get this fixed for you.  Our Alton providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you may need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Alton garage door pros can repair and program garage remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also put in exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly aligned is very important, and will increase the life of both your garage door and garage door opener.  If something is not working right, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

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

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 animals outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing oiling , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are usually due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding noises might be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating noises are generally caused by loose parts or rollers needing grease.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Alton, IL

Our Alton, IL garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, call us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, lubing, and checking that your garage door is in balance will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer openers have the bonus of being a lot quieter and often have back up batteries. Contact us today if you want to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After you have done multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it still isn't functioning properly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a broad scope of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and adding increased security and safeguards. New garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. Newer doors additionally provide better insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more climate controlled.