Garage Door Repair in Glen Carbon, IL Illinois 62034

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you do not want to need to think about frequently. When you arrive at your home, you need to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and then close without any issues. Yet, regrettably, frustrating things occur, and it does not always function as you expect.

There are many different things which could fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your auto or things needing storing outside, susceptible to burglars, or inclement 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 place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally backed your automobile into your garage door when trying to leave the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an icy driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the issue soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective 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 Glen Carbon, IL.

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut could be from many different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Glen Carbon garage door technicians can do an inspection to determine the reason and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common issue which happens after a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or business 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 frequent use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you spot damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent additional damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door remotes can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you may require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Glen Carbon garage door service technicians can repair and program remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also install 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are sometimes caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding noises may be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds could be the result of torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Glen Carbon, IL

Our Glen Carbon, IL garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, phone us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, oiling, and checking that your garage door is in balance will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer openers have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and frequently contain back up battery functionality. Call us today if you want to have a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After you have done repeated repairs or service on your garage door, but it still isn't working properly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a wide range of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your house and increasing home values and providing better security and safeguards. New garage doors are equipped with the most current safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. Newer doors additionally offer more insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more comfortable.