Garage Door Repair in Niles, IL Illinois 60714

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you shouldn't 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 shut without any problems. Yet, regrettably, bad things happen, and it doesn't always work as you hope.

There are many different things which might go wrong with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your auto or products needing storing outdoors, vulnerable 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 midway is also a safety and security problem.

If you unintentionally backed your automobile into your garage door when trying to back out of the garage and hurt the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, mistakenly pressing the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the situation soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's appearance, it can cause a possible safety and security issue and also leave your garage door prone to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut could be from various different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Niles garage door service pros can perform an inspection to determine the reason and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

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

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

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

Broken Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can break down 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 Niles garage door contractors can replace and program remote controls, set up vehicle remotes, and also put in exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 misaligned 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 break down and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be caused by 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 noises are usually due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds 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 Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds 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 noises are sometimes caused by loose parts or rollers needing grease.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises may be caused by torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Niles, IL

Our Niles, IL garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, call us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Proper maintenance, lubrication, and making certain your garage door is balanced will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer machines have the added perk of being a lot quieter and often contain back up battery systems. Phone us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it still isn't functioning correctly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a full scope of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and adding improved security and safety. New garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and all it contains. Newer doors additionally give superior insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more comfortable.