Garage Door Repair in Great Lakes, IL Illinois 60088

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you shouldn't need to think about very much. When you arrive at your home, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open and then close without any problems. Yet, sadly, bad things happen, and it does not always work as you expect.

There are many different things which might fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your auto or products needing storing outdoors, susceptible to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally backed your automobile into your garage door when trying to drive out of the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the situation soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your home'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 Great Lakes, IL.

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close could be from a variety of different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Great Lakes garage door technicians can do an inspection to determine the issue and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which happens after a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or commercial properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or repair broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with a lot of use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you notice broken hinges, get them fixed 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 pros can get this fixed for you.  Our Great Lakes providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you might need a new remote to be set up.  Our Great Lakes garage door service technicians can replace and program remote controls, set up car remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned 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 repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are frequently caused by misaligned doors.  It's important to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds 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 Sounds

Scraping sounds are often due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises might be the result of 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 Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds may be the result of torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Great Lakes, IL

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. General maintenance, oiling, and making certain your garage door is in balance will increase the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer machines have the bonus of being a lot quieter and often come with back up battery systems. Call us today if you would like a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After performing repeated repairs or service on your garage door, but it’s still not functioning correctly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and adding better security and safety. New garage doors have the most up to date safety and security standards to keep your family and belongings safe. New doors additionally provide more insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more comfortable.