Garage Door Repair in Frankfort, IL Illinois 60423

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you do not want to have to think about frequently. When you get at your home, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open and shut without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it may not always function as you expect.

There are a lot of things which may stop working with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your car or products needing storing outdoors, susceptible to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your auto inside, and you may not be able to go 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 hurt the panels in the process, try to stay calm. 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 an ice covered driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the problem soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's appearance, it can cause a possible safety and security issue and also leave your door prone to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be from many different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Frankfort garage door technicians can perform an inspection to determine the reason and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which arises after many years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or business properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or fix broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you spot damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our service pros can get this fixed for you.  Our Frankfort team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you might require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Frankfort garage door pros can repair and program garage remotes, program 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are frequently caused by misaligned doors.  It's important to get this problem repaired sooner rather than later to keep other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are frequently the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds may be caused by a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be the result of bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs fixing.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

Vibrating noises are sometimes caused by loose parts or rollers needing oiling.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Frankfort, IL

Our Frankfort, IL garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, phone us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, greasing, and making certain your garage door is in balance will help extend the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the extra perk of being significantly quieter and sometimes contain back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you need a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it still is not functioning properly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a full spectrum of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and providing better security and safety. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. New doors additionally give more insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more climate controlled.