Garage Door Repair in Calumet City, IL Illinois 60409

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't have to think about often. When you get at your house, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door should open or close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it doesn't always work as you hope.

There are many different things which may go wrong 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, susceptible to thieves, 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 midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally backed your car into your garage door when attempting to back out of the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, accidentally pushing down on the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the situation quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's appearance, it can trigger a possible safety and security issue and also leave your door prone to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut could be caused by various different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Calumet City garage door service pros can do an inspection to figure out the cause and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

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

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

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

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you notice damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent additional damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs replacing, our service technicians can get this fixed for you.  Our Calumet City providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door remotes can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you might need a new remote to be set up.  Our Calumet City garage door pros can replace and program remotes, program car remotes, and also put in outside 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 fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling sounds may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing lubrication , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are generally due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be due to a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds might be caused by parts needing oiling, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises may be caused by torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Calumet City, IL

Our Calumet City, IL garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, contact us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, lubing, and making sure your garage door is balanced will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the bonus of being significantly quieter and frequently contain back up battery systems. Contact us today if you would like a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After you have done repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it still isn't working correctly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door . Brand new doors have a broad range of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and providing improved security and safety. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security standards to keep your family and property safe. New doors also offer more insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.