Garage Door Repair in Elmwood Park, IL Illinois 60707

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you don't want to need to worry about often. When you arrive at your residence, you need to be able to touch the remote button and the door should open and close without any problems. Yet, regrettably, frustrating things occur, and it may not always work as you expect.

There are a lot of things which might stop working with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your auto or things needing storing outdoors, vulnerable to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you unintentionally backed your automobile into your garage door when attempting to back out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the gas instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the problem soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's appearance, it can trigger a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your garage door vulnerable to more 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 here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be due to a variety of different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Elmwood Park garage door technicians can do an evaluation to determine the issue and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

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

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or repair damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with a lot of use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you notice broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent additional damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our contractors can get this fixed for you.  Our Elmwood Park providers 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 do the trick, but other times you could need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Elmwood Park garage door pros can replace and program garage remotes, set up car remotes, and also put in exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly aligned is very important, and will extend 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 noises are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this problem fixed 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 deteriorate and need replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are often due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds may be the result of 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 might be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

Vibrating sounds are sometimes caused by loose parts or rollers needing lubrication.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises might be caused by torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Elmwood Park, IL

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Proper maintenance, greasing, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will help extend the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer machines have the added perk of being significantly quieter and sometimes contain back up battery functionality. Call us today if you need a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

When you have done repeated repairs or service on your garage door, if it’s still not functioning correctly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a broad range of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your home and raising home values and providing increased security and safety. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security standards to keep your family and belongings safe. Newer doors additionally provide superior insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more comfortable.