Garage Door Repair in Franklin Park, IL Illinois 60131

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you don't want to have to think about often. When you arrive at your home, you need to be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open and close without any issues. Yet, sadly, frustrating things happen, and it doesn't always work as you would like.

There are dozens of things which might fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your car or things needing storage outdoors, open to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident backed your car into your door when trying to back out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, accidentally pressing the gas instead of the brake. 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 garage door, you will need to address the issue quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat and also leave your garage door vulnerable 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 below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut may be caused by a variety of different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Franklin Park garage door technicians can perform an evaluation to determine the cause and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which arises after years of use.  We can help 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.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or repair damaged 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 repaired as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs fixing, 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 break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you might require a new remote to be set up.  Our Franklin Park garage door contractors can replace and program remote controls, program car remotes, and also put in exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

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

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are sometimes caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds may be caused by 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 adjusting.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds may 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 noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Franklin Park, IL

Our Franklin Park, IL garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate 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. Proper maintenance, oiling, and making sure your garage door is balanced will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer openers have the bonus of being significantly quieter and frequently contain back up battery functionality. Contact us today if you need a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done multiple repairs or service on your garage door, but it still isn't functioning properly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a full scope of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your home and improving home values and providing improved security and safety. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security standards to keep your family and property safe. Newer doors additionally offer superior insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more comfortable.