Garage Door Repair in Melrose Park, IL Illinois 60160

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you do not want to have to worry about frequently. When you arrive at your home, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and then close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it may not always work as you expect.

There are dozens of things which could go wrong with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your automobile or things needing storage outdoors, susceptible to burglars, 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 midway is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident reversed your automobile into your door when attempting to drive out of the garage and harmed the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pressing the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on a frozen driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the situation quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's appearance, it can cause a possible safety and security threat and also leave your garage door prone to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut may be caused by a variety of different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Melrose Park garage door technicians can do an inspection to determine the cause and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which happens after many years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or commercial 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 someone out to install new cables or fix torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you notice damaged 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 fixing, our contractors can get this fixed for you.  Our Melrose Park team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door remotes can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you might need a new remote to be set up.  Our Melrose Park garage door contractors can replace and program garage remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also install outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly 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 repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

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

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are often the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds might 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 Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds could 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 Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises might be caused by torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Melrose Park, IL

Our Melrose Park, IL garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, phone us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, lubrication, and making sure your garage door is balanced will increase the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the bonus of being a lot quieter and frequently have included back up battery functionality. Call us today if you would like a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it still isn't functioning properly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a wide scope of benefits, including bettering the curb appeal of your home and raising home values and providing better security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. Newer doors also provide the best insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more comfortable.