Garage Door Repair in Elmhurst, IL Illinois 60126

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you don't want to need to worry about frequently. When you get at your house, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open or close without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it might not always function as you hope.

There are a lot of things which might stop working with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your auto or items needing storage outside, vulnerable to thieves, 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 place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident backed your automobile into your garage door when trying to leave the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake. 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 garage door, you will need to take care of the problem quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your door prone to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut could be due to various different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Elmhurst garage door service providers can do an inspection to figure out the reason and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which happens after years 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 help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables 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 damage the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you see broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent additional damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs repairing, our service technicians can get this repaired for you.  Our Elmhurst team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door controllers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you could require a new remote to be set up.  Our Elmhurst garage door contractors can repair and program remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned 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 sounds are frequently caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this problem repaired sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling noises may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing to be lubricated , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are frequently caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds may be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, 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 could be caused by parts needing lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Elmhurst, IL

Our Elmhurst, IL garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency assitance. If you are encountering a garage emergency, phone us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, oiling, and taking care to be sure your garage door is in balance will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer units have the added benefit of being much quieter and sometimes come with back up batteries. Contact us today if you would like a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it’s still not working correctly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your home and improving home values and adding better security and safety. Brand new garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your family and belongings. Newer doors also give more insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.