Garage Door Repair in Des Plaines, IL Illinois 60016

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you shouldn't have to worry about often. When you get at your home, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door should open and shut without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things occur, and it may not always work as you hope.

There are a lot of things which may stop working with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your automobile or items needing storage outdoors, open to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your car inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident reversed your automobile into your door when trying to back out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the problem soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's curb appeal, it can trigger a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your door prone to additional 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 Shut

A garage door that won't open or close could be from many different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Des Plaines garage door technicians can do an evaluation to determine the reason and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common issue which appears after many years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or commercial properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or repair damaged 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 see damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs fixing, our contractors can get this fixed for you.  Our Des Plaines 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 may need a new remote to be set up.  Our Des Plaines garage door contractors can replace and program remote controls, program vehicle remotes, and also put in exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door correctly aligned is very important, and will increase the life of both your garage door and garage door opener.  If something is not working right, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are frequently caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this issue addressed sooner rather than later to prevent 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 unwanted animals outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be the result of 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 Sounds

Scraping sounds are frequently the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises may be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be the result of bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs repair.

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 incorrectly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises might be the result of torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Des Plaines, IL

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, oiling, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer units have the added benefit of being a lot quieter and sometimes contain back up battery systems. Phone us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

When you have done repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it still isn't working properly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a full scope of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your property and increasing home values and adding improved security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your family and belongings. Brand New doors also provide superior insulation and might aid in regulating the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more comfortable.