Garage Door Repair in Great Lakes, IL Illinois 60088

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you should not have to worry about very much. When you arrive at your home, you need to be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open and shut without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it doesn't always function as you expect.

There are dozens of things which might stop working with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your auto or products needing storing outdoors, vulnerable to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your car inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident backed your car into your garage door when attempting to leave the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, unintentionally pressing the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the problem soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's appearance, it can cause a possible safety and security issue and also leave your door vulnerable to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close might be due to a variety of different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Great Lakes garage door pros can do an inspection to figure out the issue and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common issue which happens after many years of use.  We can assist 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 break over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or fix torn 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 notice broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent more damage.

Broken 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 Great Lakes providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you may need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Great Lakes garage door contractors can replace and program remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also install outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this problem repaired sooner rather than later to keep other damage from occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are frequently due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises may be caused by torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Great Lakes, IL

Our Great Lakes, IL garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to locate emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, contact us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, oiling, and making sure your garage door is balanced will increase the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer openers have the bonus of being much quieter and often contain back up batteries. Contact us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

When you have done multiple repairs or service on your garage door, but it still isn't functioning properly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a wide scope of benefits, including bettering the curb appeal of your house and raising home values and adding increased security and safety. Brand new garage doors contain the most current safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. Newer doors also provide more insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more climate controlled.