Garage Door Repair in Freeport, IL Illinois 61032

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you don't want to have to think about frequently. When you get at your house, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and shut without any issues. Yet, sadly, frustrating things happen, and it might not always work as you expect.

There are a lot of things which could stop working with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your car or products needing storing outdoors, vulnerable to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally reversed your automobile into your door when trying to leave the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to relax. Many individuals have done this, mistakenly pressing the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the issue soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's appearance, it can cause a possible safety and security issue and also leave your garage door vulnerable to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut might be from a variety of different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Freeport garage door service providers can do an evaluation to determine the issue and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which appears after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or commercial properties.  We can also assist 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 fix broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you notice damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent further 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 Freeport providers 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 solve it, but other times you might need a new remote to be set up.  Our Freeport garage door pros can replace and program remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also put in exterior 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 noises are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this issue addressed 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 repair.  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 greasing , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are sometimes caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be due to a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be due to bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs repair.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding noises could be caused by parts needing lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises could be the result of torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Freeport, IL

Our Freeport, IL garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, contact us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. General maintenance, oiling, and taking care to be sure 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 advisable to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer units have the added perk of being a lot quieter and frequently come with back up batteries. Contact us today if you want a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it still isn't functioning properly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and adding improved security and safeguards. New garage doors are equipped with the most current safety and security standards to protect your home and all it contains. New doors also provide superior insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more climate controlled.