Garage Door Repair in Chicago, IL Illinois 60629

Garage Door Problems

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

There are dozens of things which may stop working with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your car or items needing storing outdoors, open to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your auto inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally backed your automobile into your door when attempting to leave the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to relax. Many individuals have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon 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 deal with the issue quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat and also leave your door prone to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut may be caused by many different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Chicago garage door pros can perform an evaluation to determine the issue and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common issue which appears after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, repairing 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 torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Damaged Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door controllers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you might need a new remote to be set up.  Our Chicago garage door service technicians can repair and program remotes, set up 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 extend the life of both your garage door and garage door opener.  If something is out of whack, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

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

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing greasing , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are frequently caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be the result of bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs fixing.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding noises might be caused by parts needing lubrication, 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 sometimes caused by loose parts or rollers needing grease.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds might be caused by torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Chicago, IL

Our Chicago, IL garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, contact us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. General upkeep, greasing, and making sure your garage door is in balance will help extend the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer units have the extra perk of being significantly quieter and sometimes have back up batteries. Contact us today if you need a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it is still not functioning correctly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . New doors have a wide scope of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your home and improving home values and providing better security and safety. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and all it contains. Newer doors additionally offer better insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more comfortable.