Garage Door Repair in Downers Grove, IL Illinois 60516

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you don't want to have to worry about frequently. When you get at your house, you need to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and 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 go wrong with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your car or things needing storage outside, susceptible to thieves, 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 place. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally reversed your automobile into your door when attempting to back out of the garage and harmed the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, accidentally pressing the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the situation quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your door vulnerable to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut might be caused by many different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Downers Grove garage door pros can do an evaluation to determine the reason and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common issue which arises after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or business 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 pro out to install new cables or repair broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you see broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent additional damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs repairing, our service pros can get this fixed for you.  Our Downers Grove team members 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 solve it, but other times you may need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Downers Grove garage door service technicians can repair and program remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly 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 Noise

Banging noises are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this issue addressed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are often the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds may be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be caused by bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs adjusting.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds could be caused by parts needing lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Downers Grove, IL

Our Downers Grove, IL garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, phone us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, greasing, and making certain your garage door is balanced will increase the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer units have the extra perk of being much quieter and frequently have back up batteries. Call us today if you need a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

When you have done repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it’s still not working correctly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a wide range of benefits, among which is bettering the curb appeal of your home and improving home values and adding better security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors have the most current safety and security requirements to protect your home and belongings. New doors additionally offer more insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more climate controlled.