Garage Door Repair in Dekalb, IL Illinois 60115

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you should not need to think about often. When you arrive at your home, you should be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open and shut without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, bad things happen, and it may not always function as you would like.

There are a multitude of things which might fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your car or products needing storage outdoors, susceptible to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally backed your car into your door when attempting to drive out of the garage and harmed the panels in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, accidentally pressing the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to address the situation quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's appearance, it can cause a possible safety and security threat and also leave your door vulnerable to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close could be caused by a variety of different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Dekalb garage door technicians can do an inspection to figure out the cause and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which appears after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or commercial 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 a service pro 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 impossible to open.  If you notice broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs repairing, our service pros can get this repaired for you.  Our Dekalb 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 need a new remote to be set up.  Our Dekalb garage door service technicians can replace and program remotes, set up car remotes, and also install outside 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 not working right, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

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

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  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 , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are usually 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 Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding noises might be caused by parts needing lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds might be caused by torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Dekalb, IL

Our Dekalb, IL garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. General maintenance, lubrication, and making certain your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer machines have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and sometimes contain back up batteries. 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, but it still isn't functioning properly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . Brand new doors have a full spectrum of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and adding increased security and safety. Brand new garage doors contain the most current safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. New doors also give better insulation and might aid in regulating the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more climate controlled.