Garage Door Repair in Crete, IL Illinois 60417

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you do not want to have to worry about frequently. When you arrive at your residence, you need to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and then close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, bad things happen, and it might not always function as you would like.

There are dozens of things which could go wrong with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your car or items needing storing outdoors, open to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident reversed your car into your garage door when trying to leave the garage and hurt 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 icy driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the issue quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your residence's curb appeal, it can cause a possible safety and security threat and also leave your door vulnerable to more damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut could be due to various different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Crete garage door service pros can do an evaluation to figure out the issue and get it fixed 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, replacing 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 damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you spot broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you could need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Crete garage door contractors can replace and program remote controls, set up vehicle remotes, and also put in exterior 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from occurring.

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 wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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 put in.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are generally due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds may be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be caused by bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs repair.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises could be caused by torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Crete, IL

Our Crete, IL garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, contact us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, lubing, and checking that your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer units have the extra perk of being a lot quieter and sometimes have included back up battery systems. Call us today if you need a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or service on your garage door, if it still isn't functioning correctly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your property and increasing home values and adding better security and safety. Brand new garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your family and belongings. Brand New doors also give better insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more climate controlled.