Garage Door Repair in Mattoon, IL Illinois 61938

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you do not want to have to think about frequently. When you get at your residence, you need to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and close without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it might not always work as you expect.

There are dozens of things which might go wrong with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your car or items needing storage outside, vulnerable to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your auto inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally reversed your automobile into your door when attempting to drive out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the issue quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible safety and security issue and also leave your door vulnerable to more damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be caused by many different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Mattoon garage door service pros can do an evaluation to determine the reason and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which appears after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or commercial properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables 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 injure the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you might need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Mattoon garage door service technicians can repair and program remotes, program car remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds 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 ages, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing lubrication , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are often the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds might be caused by parts needing oiling, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds could be caused by torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Mattoon, IL

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. General maintenance, greasing, and checking that your garage door is balanced 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 always recommended to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer machines have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and frequently come with back up batteries. Contact us today if you want to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After doing repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it is still not working properly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door . Brand new doors have a wide range of benefits, one of which is improving the curb appeal of your home and raising home values and adding improved security and safety. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security standards to keep your family and property safe. Newer doors also offer the best insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more comfortable.