Garage Door Repair in Elmwood Park, IL Illinois 60707

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you shouldn't need to think about frequently. When you arrive at your residence, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open or close without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it does not always work as you expect.

There are dozens of things which may stop working with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your car or items needing storing outside, open to thieves, or bad 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 halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally reversed your car into your door when attempting to leave the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the situation soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's appearance, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your garage door prone 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 might be from many different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Elmwood Park garage door pros can do an evaluation to figure out the cause and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent issue which happens 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 assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or fix damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with a lot of use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you spot damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible 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 repaired for you.  Our Elmwood Park 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 fix it, but other times you may need a new remote to be set up.  Our Elmwood Park garage door pros can repair and program remote controls, set up car remotes, and also install outside 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 fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are frequently caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this issue repaired sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from happening.

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 undesirable critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be caused by loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing lubrication , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are usually the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds might be the result of torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Elmwood Park, IL

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. General upkeep, lubing, 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 which was built before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer openers have the bonus of being significantly quieter and often have included back up battery functionality. Call us today if you need a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or service on your garage door, if it is still not functioning correctly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a full range of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and providing improved security and safeguards. New garage doors contain the most current safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. New doors also provide the best insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more comfortable.