Garage Door Repair in Northbrook, IL Illinois 60062

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you shouldn't have to think about often. When you get at your home, you need to be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open and close without any issues. Yet, regrettably, bad things occur, and it does not always function as you would like.

There are many different things which could fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your car or products needing storage outdoors, susceptible to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your car inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally reversed your car into your garage door when trying to leave the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to relax. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pressing 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 situation quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat and also leave your door vulnerable to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut may be caused by various different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Northbrook garage door technicians can perform an inspection to determine the issue and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

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

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or repair damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with regular 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 you can to prevent additional damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs repairing, our contractors can get this repaired for you.  Our Northbrook team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door remotes can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you may need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Northbrook garage door pros can replace and program garage 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 extend 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 noises are often caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing greasing , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are usually due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be due to a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds might be the result of torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Northbrook, IL

Our Northbrook, IL garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, phone 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 aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer openers have the added benefit of being a lot quieter and often contain back up batteries. Contact us today if you want a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or service on your garage door, if it’s still not functioning correctly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a broad range of benefits, among which is bettering the curb appeal of your house and raising home values and providing better security and safety. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most current safety and security standards to keep your family and property safe. Brand New doors also provide the best insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more climate controlled.