Garage Door Repair in Collinsville, IL Illinois 62234

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you don't want to have to think about very much. When you arrive at your residence, you want to be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and shut without any problems. Yet, sadly, frustrating things occur, and it doesn't always function as you expect.

There are a lot of things which might go wrong with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your auto or things needing storage outside, susceptible to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident reversed your automobile into your garage door when attempting to leave the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, mistakenly pressing the gas instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to address the issue soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your door vulnerable to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut may be caused by many different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Collinsville garage door technicians can perform an evaluation to figure out the cause and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which arises after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or business properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken 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 a lot of use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you spot broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent more damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you may require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Collinsville garage door service technicians can repair and program remotes, set up car remotes, and also install 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

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

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are frequently the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds 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 repair.

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 improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds might be the result of torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Collinsville, IL

Our Collinsville, IL garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, contact us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, lubing, and checking that your garage door is balanced will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer machines have the extra perk of being a lot quieter and frequently contain back up battery functionality. Contact us today if you would like a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or service on your garage door, if it is still not functioning correctly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a wide range of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and adding improved security and safety. New garage doors are equipped with the most current safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. Newer doors also give more insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.