Garage Door Repair in Gurnee, IL Illinois 60031

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you don't want to need to think about frequently. When you arrive at your house, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door should open or close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it doesn't always work as you hope.

There are many different things which could 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 car or items needing storage outside, susceptible to thieves, or bad 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 midway is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident backed your automobile into your garage door when attempting to drive out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pressing the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the issue quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your residence's appearance, it can cause a possible safety and security threat and also leave your garage door vulnerable to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close might be due to many different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Gurnee garage door service providers can perform an evaluation to figure out the reason and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common issue which appears after many years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or commercial properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or fix damaged 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 hard to open.  If you spot damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs repairing, our contractors can get this fixed for you.  Our Gurnee providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you might need a new remote to be set up.  Our Gurnee garage door service technicians can repair and program garage remotes, set up car remotes, and also install outside 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 not working right, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are frequently caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this problem fixed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling noises may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing oiling , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are generally the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be the result of bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs repair.

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 incorrectly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds could be the result of torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Gurnee, IL

Our Gurnee, IL garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency assitance. If you are encountering a garage emergency, phone us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, lubrication, and checking that your garage door is balanced will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the extra perk of being much quieter and frequently come with back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it still isn't working correctly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door . New doors have a broad range of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and adding improved security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors contain the most current safety and security requirements to keep your family and property safe. New doors additionally give more insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more comfortable.