Garage Door Repair in Machesney Park, IL Illinois 61115

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you do not want to need to think about often. When you get at your house, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door should open or close without any problems. Yet, sadly, bad things happen, and it might not always function as you would like.

There are a multitude of things which might stop working with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your car or items needing storing outdoors, open to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your car inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally backed your car into your garage door when trying to back out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, accidentally 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 bump 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 property's curb appeal, it can trigger a prospective 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 Machesney Park, IL.

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in Machesney Park, Illinois are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut might be from a variety of different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Machesney Park garage door technicians can do an evaluation to determine the cause and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

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

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break 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 regular use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you notice damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs fixing, our service pros can get this repaired for you.  Our Machesney Park 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 fix it, but other times you could need a new remote to be set up.  Our Machesney Park garage door contractors can replace and program remote controls, set up vehicle remotes, and also install outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are frequently caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this problem fixed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling noises may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing greasing , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are frequently due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be caused by a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be caused by bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs fixing.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding noises may be caused by parts needing lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating sounds are often caused by loose parts or rollers needing lubrication.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds might be caused by torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Machesney Park, IL

Our Machesney Park, IL garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to locate emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. General upkeep, lubrication, and checking that your garage door is in balance will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer machines have the bonus of being significantly quieter and sometimes come with back up batteries. Call us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done multiple repairs or service on your garage door, but it is still not functioning correctly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door . New doors have a broad scope of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your property and increasing home values and adding increased security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your family and belongings. Newer doors additionally provide better insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more climate controlled.