Garage Door Repair in Downers Grove, IL Illinois 60516

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you do not want to need to worry about often. When you get at your house, you need to be able to tap the remote button and the door should open or close without any issues. Yet, sadly, bad things occur, and it might not always work as you expect.

There are a lot of things which might fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your auto or products needing storage outdoors, 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 problem.

If you unintentionally reversed your automobile into your garage door when trying to drive out of the garage and harmed the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many individuals have done this, mistakenly pressing the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on a frozen driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the situation soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's appearance, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat and also leave your garage door vulnerable 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 close could be due to a variety of different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Downers Grove garage door technicians can perform an evaluation to determine the issue and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common issue which arises after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or commercial 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 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 damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent more damage.

Damaged 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 remotes

Garage door clickers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you might require a new remote to be set up.  Our Downers Grove garage door pros can replace and program remote controls, set up car remotes, and also install outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly 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 Noise

Banging noises are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this issue fixed 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 break down and need replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are sometimes caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises could be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises may be the result of torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair 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 having a garage emergency, phone us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, lubing, and making sure your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer openers have the bonus of being much quieter and often have included back up battery functionality. Contact us today if you would like a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it still isn't working properly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a full scope of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and adding improved security and safety. New garage doors have the most current safety and security standards to keep your family and property safe. New doors also give more insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more climate controlled.