Garage Door Repair in Harwood Heights, IL Illinois 60706

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you don't want to have to think about frequently. When you get at your house, you should be able to press the remote button and the door should open and close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it may not always function as you would like.

There are a multitude of things which could fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your automobile or items needing storing outside, susceptible to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

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

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the problem soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's appearance, it can cause a possible safety and security issue and also leave your door prone to more damage.

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

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in Harwood Heights, Illinois are listed here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be due to various different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Harwood Heights garage door technicians can perform an evaluation to determine the cause and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent complaint which happens after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or business properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get a service technician 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 injure the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you spot damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs repairing, our service pros can get this fixed for you.  Our Harwood Heights team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you could require a new remote to be set up.  Our Harwood Heights garage door service technicians can replace and program garage remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also put in exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door correctly 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 Noise

Banging sounds are frequently caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this issue fixed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from happening.

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 animals outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are generally due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds may be caused by a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, 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 grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises may be caused by torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Harwood Heights, IL

Our Harwood Heights, IL garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency assitance. If you are encountering a garage emergency, phone us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, lubing, and taking care to be sure your garage door is in balance will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer machines have the added perk of being a lot quieter and frequently have back up batteries. Contact us today if you need a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done multiple repairs or service on your garage door, but it still is not functioning correctly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a wide scope of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and providing improved security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. Newer doors additionally provide the best insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more comfortable.