Garage Door Repair in Dekalb, IL Illinois 60115

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you don't want to have to think about frequently. When you get at your home, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and shut without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it might not always work as you expect.

There are a multitude of things which may stop working with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your car or items needing storing outdoors, open to thieves, 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 appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

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

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the situation quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible safety and security issue and also leave your garage door prone to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close could be caused by various different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Dekalb garage door pros can do an evaluation to figure out the cause and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which appears after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, 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 can break over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or fix broken 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 hard to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you might require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Dekalb garage door pros can replace and program remote controls, program vehicle remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned 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 sounds 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 ages, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are generally the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds might be due to a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds could 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 Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises might be caused by torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Dekalb, IL

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. General maintenance, greasing, and taking care to be sure your garage door is in balance will help extend the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer machines have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and sometimes come with back up battery systems. Phone us today if you need a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After you have done repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it still isn't functioning properly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door . New doors have a wide range of benefits, including bettering the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and providing improved security and safeguards. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. New doors also give more insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more comfortable.