Garage Door Repair in Lake Villa, IL Illinois 60046

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you should not have to think about often. When you arrive at your home, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open and close without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things occur, and it may not always function as you hope.

There are dozens of things which could fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your car or products needing storage outdoors, open to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your auto inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you unintentionally reversed your car into your door when trying to back out of the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, mistakenly pressing the gas instead of the brake pedal. 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 experience damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to address the problem soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's curb appeal, it can cause a possible safety and security threat and also leave your door prone to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be due to various different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Lake Villa garage door technicians can do an evaluation to figure out the cause and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent complaint which appears after a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or business properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or repair torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Broken 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 Lake Villa team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door controllers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you could require a new remote to be set up.  Our Lake Villa garage door service technicians can replace and program remote controls, program car remotes, and also install exterior 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this issue fixed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from occurring.

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 out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are usually caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises could be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be due to bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs repair.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding noises might be caused by parts needing grease, 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 Noise

Vibrating sounds are frequently caused by loose parts or rollers needing oiling.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds could be the result of torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Lake Villa, IL

Our Lake Villa, IL garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, lubing, and taking care to be sure your garage door is in balance will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the extra perk of being a lot quieter and sometimes have back up batteries. Phone us today if you need a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After doing repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it still is not working correctly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a broad range of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your home and raising home values and providing increased security and safety. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security standards to keep your family and property safe. New doors also provide the best insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more comfortable.