Garage Door Repair in Forest Park, IL Illinois 60130

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you should not have to think about very much. When you arrive at your residence, you want to be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open and close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, bad things happen, and it doesn't always work as you would like.

There are a multitude of things which may stop working with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your automobile or items needing storage outdoors, vulnerable to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally backed your car into your door when trying to drive out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, mistakenly 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 a frozen driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the situation quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your garage door vulnerable to additional damage.

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

Some of the most common reasons people need garage door repair in Forest Park, Illinois are listed here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close could 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 Forest Park garage door pros can do an evaluation to figure out the reason and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which happens after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family 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 broken 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 see damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Damaged 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 Forest Park team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door controllers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you could require a new remote to be set up.  Our Forest Park garage door contractors can repair and program remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds 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 happening.

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 animals outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are sometimes caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises could be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be caused by bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs adjusting.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds 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 noises are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds may be the result of torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Forest Park, IL

Our Forest Park, IL garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, contact us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. General maintenance, lubing, and making certain your garage door is in balance will increase the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer openers have the bonus of being significantly quieter and frequently have included back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you would like a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it is still not working correctly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . New doors have a broad range of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your house and increasing home values and adding improved security and safeguards. New garage doors have the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. Brand New doors also provide better insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more climate controlled.