Garage Door Repair in Elmwood Park, IL Illinois 60707

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you shouldn't need to worry about often. When you get at your residence, you need to be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open or close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it does not always work as you would like.

There are a multitude of things which may stop working with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your auto or things needing storing outside, open to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed 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 by accident reversed your car into your garage door when attempting to leave the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, accidentally pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and collide 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 situation soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's appearance, it can trigger a possible safety and security issue 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 Close

A garage door that won't open or shut could be due to many different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Elmwood Park garage door technicians can do an evaluation to determine the cause and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

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

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

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

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with regular use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you spot broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent more damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs replacing, our contractors 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 clickers

Garage door remotes can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you may need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Elmwood Park garage door service technicians can repair and program remote controls, set up car remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned 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 fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this problem addressed 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 deteriorate and need replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable animals outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are generally due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises might be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or unbalanced 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 might be caused by parts needing oiling, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly hung 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 grease.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be the result of torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Elmwood Park, IL

Our Elmwood Park, IL garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency assitance. If you are encountering a garage emergency, call us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, lubing, and making sure your garage door is in balance will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer units have the bonus of being a lot quieter and sometimes have back up battery functionality. Contact us today if you want a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or service on your garage door, if it’s still not working correctly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a broad spectrum of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your home and raising home values and adding improved security and safety. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your family and belongings. Newer doors also provide more insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more comfortable.