Garage Door Repair in Harvey, IL Illinois 60426

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you don't want to need to worry about frequently. When you arrive at your home, you need to be able to touch the remote button and the door should open or close without any issues. Yet, sadly, bad things happen, and it doesn't always work as you would like.

There are many different things which could fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your auto or products needing storage outside, vulnerable to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your car inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security problem.

If you unintentionally backed your automobile into your door when trying to drive out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many individuals have done this, accidentally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an icy driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the issue soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's curb appeal, it can trigger a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your garage door prone to more damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut could be caused by various different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Harvey garage door technicians can perform an evaluation to determine the reason and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent complaint which arises after many years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or business properties.  We can also help 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 repair broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you spot broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our contractors can get this repaired for you.  Our Harvey team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you could need a new remote to be set up.  Our Harvey garage door contractors can repair and program remote controls, set up vehicle remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 not working right, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this problem repaired 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 replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing to be lubricated , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are sometimes caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises could be due to 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 fixing.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are often 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 noises might be caused by torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Harvey, IL

Our Harvey, IL garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to locate emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, phone us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Proper maintenance, lubrication, and checking that 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 that was purchased before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer openers have the added perk of being significantly quieter and often contain back up batteries. Call us today if you want a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it still isn't working properly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a broad spectrum of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your home and raising home values and adding increased security and safety. Brand new garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. Newer doors also give better insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more climate controlled.