Garage Door Repair in North Chicago, IL Illinois 60064

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you shouldn't have to worry about often. When you arrive at your residence, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open and then close without any issues. Yet, sadly, bad things occur, and it might not always function as you would like.

There are a lot of things which might stop working 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 automobile or items needing storage outdoors, susceptible to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your auto inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally reversed your car into your door when attempting to back out of the garage and harmed the panels in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, unintentionally pressing the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the issue soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's appearance, it can trigger a prospective 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 North Chicago, IL.

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close could be from various different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our North Chicago garage door technicians can do an inspection to figure out the cause and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

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

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or fix broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with a lot of use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you spot damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent additional damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs fixing, our service technicians can get this repaired for you.  Our North Chicago providers 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 solve it, but other times you may need a new remote to be set up.  Our North Chicago garage door pros can replace and program remote controls, set up car remotes, and also install outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 out of whack, 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 taking place.

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 critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling sounds may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing oiling , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are generally the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises might be due to 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 fixing.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds may be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds could be the result of torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in North Chicago, IL

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. General upkeep, lubing, and checking that your garage door is in balance will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer units have the added benefit of being a lot quieter and sometimes contain back up batteries. Phone us today if you need a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it still isn't working properly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . New doors have a broad range of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your house and increasing home values and providing better security and safeguards. New garage doors have the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and belongings. New doors additionally offer superior insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.