Garage Door Repair in Northbrook, IL Illinois 60062

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you don't want to have to think about frequently. When you get at your house, you need to be able to tap the remote button and the door should open or close without any problems. Yet, sadly, bad things happen, and it may not always work as you would like.

There are dozens of things which may 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 car or products needing storage outside, susceptible to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally reversed your automobile into your door when trying to back out of the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pressing the gas instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an icy driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the issue quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's appearance, it can cause a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your garage door prone 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 Close

A garage door that won't open or shut may be due to various different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Northbrook garage door technicians can perform an inspection to figure out the issue and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent issue which appears after a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family 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 a service pro out to install new cables or fix torn 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 notice damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs fixing, our service pros can get this fixed for you.  Our Northbrook providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you could need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Northbrook garage door contractors can replace and program remote controls, program vehicle remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly aligned is very important, and will extend the life of both your garage door and garage door opener.  If something is out of whack, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this problem repaired sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable animals outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling noises may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing to be lubricated , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are generally the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises could be caused by a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, 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 noises might be caused by parts needing oiling, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises may be caused by torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Northbrook, IL

Our Northbrook, IL garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to locate emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, call us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Proper maintenance, oiling, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer openers have the bonus of being much quieter and sometimes come with back up batteries. Phone us today if you want to have a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After you have done multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it still isn't functioning correctly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a full range of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and providing better security and safeguards. New garage doors have the most current safety and security standards to protect your home and all it contains. Newer doors additionally offer better insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more comfortable.