Garage Door Repair in Evanston, IL Illinois 60201

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you should not need to think about frequently. When you arrive at your residence, you need to be able to touch the remote button and the door should open or close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it may not always function as you expect.

There are a lot of things which might fail 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 car or things needing storage outside, vulnerable to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your auto 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 backed your car into your door when trying to back out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an icy driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's appearance, it can trigger a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your garage door vulnerable to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close might be due to a variety of different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Evanston garage door service pros can do an inspection to determine the issue and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which arises after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or commercial properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break 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 frequent use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you notice 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 fixing, our service pros can get this fixed for you.  Our Evanston providers 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 fix it, but other times you could need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Evanston garage door contractors can replace and program garage remotes, program car remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly aligned is very important, and will increase 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 noises are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's important to get this issue repaired sooner rather than later to keep other damage from occurring.

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 unwanted critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are often due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds may be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds might be caused by parts needing oiling, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating noises are generally caused by loose parts or rollers needing grease.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds might be caused by torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Evanston, IL

Our Evanston, 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, contact us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, greasing, and making certain your garage door is balanced will increase the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer openers have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and often have back up battery functionality. Call us today if you want a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After you have done multiple repairs or service on your garage door, but it still is not working properly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door . Brand new doors have a full spectrum of benefits, among which is bettering the curb appeal of your home and improving home values and adding increased security and safety. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and belongings. New doors additionally give superior insulation and might aid in regulating the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more comfortable.