Garage Door Repair in Des Plaines, IL Illinois 60016

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you do not want to have to think about very much. When you get at your home, you need to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and then close without any problems. Yet, sadly, frustrating things occur, and it might not always function as you would like.

There are dozens 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 car or items needing storing outside, vulnerable to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your car inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally reversed your car into your door when trying to leave the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to relax. Many individuals have done this, mistakenly pressing the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and collide 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 dents not only hurt your home's curb appeal, it can cause a possible safety and security threat and also leave your garage door vulnerable to more damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut may be due to many different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Des Plaines garage door technicians can do an inspection to figure out the issue and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common issue which arises after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family 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 fix broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs fixing, our contractors can get this repaired for you.  Our Des Plaines team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you might need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Des Plaines garage door contractors can replace and program remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also install 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 fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are frequently caused by out of balance 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.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling noises may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing greasing , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are frequently the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds might be caused by parts needing lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

Vibrating sounds are often caused by loose parts or rollers needing lubrication.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises could be the result of torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Des Plaines, IL

Our Des Plaines, IL garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, phone us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, lubrication, and checking that 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 built before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer openers have the extra perk of being significantly quieter and frequently have back up batteries. Phone us today if you would like a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After doing repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it still is not working properly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a wide range of benefits, among which is bettering the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and adding improved security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your family and belongings. New doors additionally give more insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more comfortable.