Garage Door Repair in Evanston, IL Illinois 60201

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you do not want to need to think about often. When you arrive at your home, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door should open and then close without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it does not always work as you expect.

There are a multitude of things which might stop working with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your car or items needing storage outside, open to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally backed your automobile into your garage door when attempting to drive out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, mistakenly pressing the gas pedal 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 have damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the situation soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your residence's appearance, it can trigger a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your door prone to additional 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 shut could be caused by many different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Evanston garage door technicians can do an inspection to determine the reason and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent complaint which appears after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or commercial properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or repair broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with regular use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you see broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent additional damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs repairing, our contractors can get this repaired for you.  Our Evanston team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you might need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Evanston garage door pros can replace and program remotes, program car remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's important to get this issue addressed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from occurring.

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 undesirable critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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 installed.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are sometimes the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be due to a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be caused by 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 hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating sounds are generally 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 Evanston, IL

Our Evanston, IL garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency assitance. If you are encountering a garage emergency, phone us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Routine maintenance, oiling, and making certain your garage door is in balance will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer openers have the bonus of being a lot quieter and often have back up batteries. Call us today if you want a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After you have done repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it still is not functioning properly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a full scope of benefits, including bettering the curb appeal of your home and improving home values and adding increased security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors contain the most current safety and security requirements to protect your family and belongings. Newer doors additionally offer the best insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more comfortable.