Garage Door Repair in Dixon, IL Illinois 61021

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you should not need to worry about often. When you arrive at your house, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door should open and close without any problems. Yet, sadly, bad things happen, and it might not always work as you would like.

There are a multitude of things which could fail with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your car or items needing storage outside, susceptible to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally reversed your car into your garage door when trying to leave the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the situation quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's curb appeal, it can cause 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 Close

A garage door that won't open or shut could be from various different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Dixon garage door service providers can do an evaluation to determine the cause and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common issue which arises after many years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or commercial properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or fix torn 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 notice damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs fixing, 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 clickers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you might need a new remote to be set up.  Our Dixon garage door contractors can repair and program garage remotes, program vehicle 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 fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are often caused by misaligned doors.  It's important to get this issue addressed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling sounds may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing oiling , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are usually caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds might be the result of 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 adjusting.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding noises could be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

Vibrating sounds are frequently caused by loose parts or rollers needing grease.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds could be the result of torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Dixon, IL

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, lubing, and checking that your garage door is in balance will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer machines have the extra perk of being much quieter and often come with back up battery systems. Contact us today if you want to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After you have done repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it still is not working properly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your house and raising home values and providing better security and safety. Brand new garage doors have the most current safety and security standards to keep your family and belongings safe. Brand New doors also offer superior insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more climate controlled.