Garage Door Repair in Homewood, IL Illinois 60430

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you should not need to think about often. When you arrive at your residence, you need to be able to touch the remote button and the door should open and close without any issues. Yet, sadly, bad things happen, and it may not always work as you expect.

There are many different things which may go wrong with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your car or items needing storing outdoors, vulnerable to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally reversed your car into your door when trying to back out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, unintentionally pressing the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the issue 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 additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut may be caused by a variety of different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Homewood garage door service providers can perform an evaluation to figure out the cause and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

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

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or repair broken 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 hard to open.  If you notice broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door remotes can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you may need a new remote to be set up.  Our Homewood garage door service technicians can replace and program garage remotes, set up 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are frequently caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this issue repaired sooner rather than later to keep other damage from taking place.

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 unwanted animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing to be lubricated , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are generally due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises might be due to a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound 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 Noise

Slapping sounds are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds could be caused by torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Homewood, IL

Our Homewood, IL garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency assitance. If you are experiencing 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. Regular upkeep, oiling, and making sure 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 built before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer openers have the added perk of being significantly quieter and sometimes have included back up batteries. Call us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it’s still not working correctly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . New doors have a wide scope of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your home and improving home values and adding 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 offer superior insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more comfortable.