Garage Door Repair in Dixon, IL Illinois 61021

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you should not have to worry about very much. When you arrive at your residence, you need to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and then close without any problems. Yet, regrettably, frustrating things occur, and it may not always work as you expect.

There are a lot of things which might fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your auto or things needing storage outside, vulnerable to thieves, or inclement 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 place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally reversed your automobile into your garage door when trying to back out of the garage and damaged 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 common for people to slide on an icy driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the issue quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat 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 Shut

A garage door that won't open or close might be caused by a variety of different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Dixon garage door pros can do an inspection to figure out the cause 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 help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or commercial properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out 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 impossible to open.  If you spot damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs repairing, our service pros can get this repaired for you.  Our Dixon team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door controllers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you could need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Dixon garage door service technicians can replace and program remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also install outside 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's important to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are sometimes due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be the result of 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 installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating sounds are generally caused by loose parts or rollers needing oiling.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises might be the result of torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Dixon, IL

Our Dixon, IL garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to locate emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, contact us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, greasing, and taking care to be sure your garage door is in balance will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer units have the added benefit of being a lot quieter and sometimes contain back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you would like a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it is still not functioning properly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a full spectrum of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and providing better security and safeguards. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your family and belongings. Brand New doors also offer more insulation and might aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more comfortable.