Garage Door Repair in Decatur, IL Illinois 62521

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you shouldn't need to worry about frequently. When you get at your residence, you should be able to touch 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 multitude of things which might fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your automobile or products needing storing outside, open to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally reversed your car into your door when trying to leave the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on a frozen driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the situation quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's curb appeal, it can trigger a prospective 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 Decatur, IL.

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut might be caused by a variety of different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Decatur garage door service providers can perform an inspection to determine the cause and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent complaint which arises after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or commercial 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 fix damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Dented Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door clickers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you might require a new remote to be set up.  Our Decatur garage door contractors can replace and program garage remotes, set up car remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are often caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this problem repaired sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be the result of 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 noises are often caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding noises may 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 noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises may be caused by torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Decatur, IL

Our Decatur, IL garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, call us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. General maintenance, lubrication, and checking that 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 that was built before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer machines have the added benefit of being a lot quieter and sometimes come with back up battery functionality. Call us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or service on your garage door, if it still is not functioning correctly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a wide range of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your property and increasing home values and adding better security and safety. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most current safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. New doors also provide more insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more climate controlled.