Garage Door Repair in Downers Grove, IL Illinois 60516

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you do not want to have to think about very much. When you arrive at your house, you should be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open and shut without any problems. Yet, regrettably, bad things happen, and it might not always function as you expect.

There are a multitude of things which could fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your car or items needing storing outside, open to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident backed your automobile into your garage door when attempting to leave the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, accidentally pressing the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the situation soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat and also leave your garage door prone to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut may be caused by various different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Downers Grove garage door pros can do an evaluation to determine the reason and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which arises after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment 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 a service pro out to install new cables or repair torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs repairing, our contractors can get this repaired 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 could require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Downers Grove garage door contractors can repair and program remotes, 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 noises are frequently caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this problem fixed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from occurring.

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 critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling noises 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 put in.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are generally due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds may be caused by parts needing lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises may be caused by torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Downers Grove, IL

Our Downers Grove, IL garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, contact us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, lubrication, and checking that your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own 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 often have included back up batteries. Call us today if you want a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or service on your garage door, if it is still not functioning properly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . Brand new doors have a full range of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and providing increased security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. Newer doors additionally offer more insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.