Garage Door Repair in Harwood Heights, IL Illinois 60706

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't have to think about frequently. When you get at your residence, you should be able to press the remote button and the door should open or close without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it doesn't always function as you hope.

There are dozens of things which could fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your car or things needing storage outdoors, susceptible to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your car inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally backed your car into your door when attempting to back out of the garage and hurt the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, accidentally pressing the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the problem soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat and also leave your door prone to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut may be due to many different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Harwood Heights garage door technicians can do an evaluation to determine the issue and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent issue which happens after a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, replacing 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 can break over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or repair 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 impossible to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs replacing, our service technicians can get this repaired for you.  Our Harwood Heights providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door controllers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you might need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Harwood Heights garage door service technicians can repair and program remote controls, program 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 repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

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

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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 put in.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are usually due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises could be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, 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 sounds 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 Sound

Slapping noises are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises could be the result of torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Harwood Heights, IL

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, greasing, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer units have the extra perk of being much quieter and frequently have back up batteries. Contact us today if you would like a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it still isn't working properly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . Brand new doors have a broad spectrum of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and providing better security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and all it contains. New doors also give more insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.