Garage Door Repair in Harwood Heights, IL Illinois 60706

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you shouldn't have to think about frequently. When you get at your home, you need to be able to touch the remote button and the door should open and then close without any issues. Yet, sadly, bad things happen, and it may not always work as you would like.

There are a lot of things which could fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your auto or products needing storing outdoors, open to burglars, or inclement 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 half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally backed your automobile into your door when trying to leave the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an icy driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the problem soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's curb appeal, it can trigger a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your door vulnerable to further 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 below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut might be from various different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Harwood Heights garage door pros can do an inspection to determine the issue and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

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

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or repair torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with regular use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you notice broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent more damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs replacing, our contractors can get this fixed for you.  Our Harwood Heights 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 may require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Harwood Heights garage door service technicians can repair and program remote controls, set up vehicle remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door correctly aligned is very important, and will extend the life of both your garage door and garage door opener.  If something is misaligned, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best 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 deteriorate and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing greasing , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are frequently due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds might be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

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 improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises may be caused by torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Harwood Heights, IL

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, oiling, and taking care to be 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 instead of fixed. Newer machines have the bonus of being a lot quieter and often come with back up battery systems. Phone us today if you want a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After performing repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it still is not functioning properly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your house and increasing home values and providing increased security and safety. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most current safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. Newer doors also give better insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more climate controlled.