Garage Door Repair in Franklin Park, IL Illinois 60131

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you shouldn't have to think about very much. When you arrive at your home, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and close without any problems. Yet, regrettably, bad things happen, and it might not always work as you would like.

There are a lot of things which might stop working with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your automobile or products needing storing outside, open to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your auto inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident backed your car into your garage door when trying to back out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, unintentionally pressing the gas instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and smash into the garage door.

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

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut could be due to many different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Franklin Park garage door service providers can perform an evaluation to figure out the issue and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which happens after many years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or commercial properties.  We can also help 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 repair torn 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 damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door controllers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you might need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Franklin Park garage door pros can repair and program remotes, set up car remotes, and also install 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 not working right, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this issue repaired sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are generally due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

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 improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises may be caused by torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Franklin Park, IL

Our Franklin Park, IL garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, call us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. General upkeep, greasing, and taking care to be sure your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer openers have the extra perk of being a lot quieter and frequently have included back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you would like a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

When you have done repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it still isn't working correctly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a full scope of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and providing improved security and safety. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. New doors also give superior insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more comfortable.