Garage Door Repair in Des Plaines, IL Illinois 60016

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you do not want to need to think about very much. When you arrive at your home, you need to be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open or close without any issues. Yet, sadly, bad things occur, and it doesn't always function as you expect.

There are a lot of things which could stop working with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your auto or things needing storing outdoors, open to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your auto 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 issue.

If you by accident backed your automobile into your door when trying to leave the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common 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 issue soon. 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 prone to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut might be from many different issues including broken springs or 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 cause and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which appears after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or commercial properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out 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 damage the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our service technicians can get this repaired for you.  Our Des Plaines 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 need a new remote to be set up.  Our Des Plaines garage door service technicians can repair and program remote controls, program car remotes, and also install 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are frequently caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this problem fixed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

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 unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds 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 Noise

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises could be caused by torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Des Plaines, IL

Our Des Plaines, IL garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Routine maintenance, greasing, and checking that your garage door is in balance will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer units have the added perk of being much quieter and often come with back up battery systems. Call us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it still isn't working correctly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a wide scope of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your house and increasing home values and adding increased security and safeguards. New garage doors have the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. Brand New doors additionally provide superior insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more climate controlled.