Garage Door Repair in Great Lakes, IL Illinois 60088

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you should not have to worry about often. When you arrive at your house, you need to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and close without any issues. Yet, regrettably, bad things occur, and it does not always function as you would like.

There are dozens of 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, making it to where you must leave your auto or items needing storing outdoors, susceptible to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally reversed your car into your door when trying to leave the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, unintentionally pressing the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the problem quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your residence's appearance, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your garage door vulnerable to additional 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 below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be from many different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Great Lakes garage door service pros can do an evaluation to figure out the reason and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent issue which arises after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or business properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or fix 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 impossible to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent more damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs replacing, our contractors can get this repaired for you.  Our Great Lakes team members 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 could require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Great Lakes garage door pros can replace and program remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also install outside 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 fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

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

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are often the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises may be the result of torsion spring issues.

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 help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, lubing, and making sure your garage door is balanced will increase the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer machines have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and sometimes contain back up battery functionality. Call us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After you have done multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it still is not functioning properly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a wide range of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and adding better security and safety. Brand new garage doors contain the most current safety and security standards to keep your family and property safe. Brand New doors additionally offer superior insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more comfortable.