Garage Door Repair in Elmwood Park, IL Illinois 60707

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you do not want to have to think about often. When you get at your house, you want to be able to touch the remote button and the door should open and shut without any issues. Yet, sadly, bad things happen, and it does not always function as you would like.

There are a multitude of things which could stop working 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 automobile or products needing storing outdoors, open to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your auto inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally reversed your automobile into your door when trying to leave the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, mistakenly pressing the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the issue 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 garage door prone to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut might be caused by a variety of different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Elmwood Park garage door service pros can perform an inspection to determine the reason and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which appears after a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or business properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables 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 spot broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent more damage.

Dented 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 Elmwood Park team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you could require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Elmwood Park garage door pros can repair and program garage remotes, program car 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 not working right, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are frequently caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this issue repaired sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing greasing , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are sometimes caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises could be due to a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be due to bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs repair.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding noises might 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 noises are frequently caused by loose parts or rollers needing grease.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises could be caused by torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Elmwood Park, IL

Our Elmwood Park, IL garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, call us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Routine maintenance, lubrication, and taking care to be sure your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer units have the extra perk of being a lot quieter and sometimes come with back up battery systems. Contact us today if you want a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After performing repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it is still not functioning correctly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your property and increasing home values and adding increased security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most current safety and security requirements to keep your family and property safe. Brand New doors additionally offer superior insulation and might aid in regulating the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more comfortable.