Garage Door Repair in Dixon, IL Illinois 61021

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you shouldn't need to worry about very much. When you arrive at your home, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open and close without any issues. Yet, sadly, bad things occur, and it might not always function as you hope.

There are a multitude of things which might fail with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your car or products needing storing outdoors, vulnerable to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your auto inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally backed your car into your garage door when trying to leave the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, accidentally pressing the gas instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and bump 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 quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's curb appeal, it can trigger a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your door vulnerable to more damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut may be from various different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Dixon garage door service pros can perform an evaluation to figure out the issue and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which appears after a lot of use.  We can assist 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.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or fix broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our service pros can get this fixed for you.  Our Dixon 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 do the trick, but other times you could need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Dixon garage door contractors can repair and program garage remotes, 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 increase 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 often caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this problem fixed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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 Noises

Scraping noises are sometimes due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise 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 may be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises might be caused by torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Dixon, IL

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, oiling, and making sure your garage door is balanced will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the extra perk of being a lot quieter and often contain back up battery systems. Phone us today if you want a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After you have done multiple repairs or service on your garage door, but it still is not working correctly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door . Brand new doors have a wide scope of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your house and raising home values and providing increased security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors have the most current safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. New doors additionally provide better insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more comfortable.