Garage Door Repair in Downers Grove, IL Illinois 60516

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you should not have to think about often. When you arrive at your house, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and shut without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it doesn't always work as you would like.

There are many different things which may fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your auto or products needing storing outdoors, open to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident reversed your car into your door when trying to drive out of the garage and harmed the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, mistakenly pressing the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on a frozen driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to address the issue soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's appearance, it can trigger a prospective safety and security issue 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 here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut may be from a variety of different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Downers Grove garage door service pros can do an inspection to determine the issue and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which arises after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential 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 technician 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 damage the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you notice broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Broken 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 providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you could need a new remote to be set up.  Our Downers Grove garage door service technicians can repair and program garage remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also install exterior 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are frequently caused by misaligned doors.  It's important to get this issue addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be caused by loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing to be lubricated , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are sometimes due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds might be caused by torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Downers Grove, IL

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, greasing, and making sure your garage door is in balance will help extend the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer units have the added perk of being significantly quieter and often have included back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you need a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After performing repeated repairs or service on your garage door, if it still is not working properly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a full range of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your home and improving home values and providing improved security and safety. Brand new garage doors contain the most current safety and security requirements to protect your home and belongings. Brand New doors also offer more insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.