Garage Door Repair in Evanston, IL Illinois 60201

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you do not want to need to worry about often. When you get at your residence, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open and shut without any problems. Yet, regrettably, bad things happen, and it may not always work as you would like.

There are dozens of things which could 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 automobile or things needing storing outdoors, vulnerable to thieves, or bad 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 half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident reversed your car into your garage door when trying to leave the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, accidentally pressing the gas pedal instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an icy driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the problem soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat and also leave your door vulnerable to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut could be from various different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Evanston garage door technicians can perform an inspection to determine the issue and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common issue which appears after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or commercial properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get a service technician 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 hard to open.  If you spot damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent additional damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs repairing, our service technicians 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 break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you may require a new remote to be set up.  Our Evanston garage door pros can replace and program remote controls, set up 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this issue addressed sooner rather than later to keep 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 undesirable wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be caused by loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing to be lubricated , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are generally due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be due to 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 noises might 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 Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises might be caused by torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Evanston, IL

Our Evanston, 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 help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, oiling, and checking that your garage door is balanced will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer machines have the added benefit of being much quieter and often have included back up batteries. Phone us today if you want a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

When you have done multiple repairs or service on your garage door, but it still is not functioning correctly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a broad scope of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and adding increased security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. New doors also offer superior insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more climate controlled.