Garage Door Repair in Oak Forest, IL Illinois 60452

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't need to worry about frequently. When you arrive at your residence, you should be able to press the remote button and the door should open and shut without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, 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 time. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your car or items needing storing outdoors, susceptible to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your auto inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

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 individuals have done this, unintentionally pressing the accelerator 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 have damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the problem soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your garage door vulnerable to more damage.

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

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in Oak Forest, Illinois are listed here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut may be caused by various different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Oak Forest garage door pros can perform an evaluation to figure out the cause and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which happens after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or business properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or repair torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Broken Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you might require a new remote to be set up.  Our Oak Forest garage door contractors can repair and program remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also put in 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

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

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are usually the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be the result of bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs adjusting.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are generally 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 sounds may be the result of torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Oak Forest, IL

Our Oak Forest, IL garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to locate emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, call us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, greasing, and taking care to be sure your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer machines have the added perk of being much quieter and frequently contain back up battery systems. Contact us today if you would like a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or service on your garage door, if it’s still not functioning properly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a wide scope of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and adding increased security and safeguards. New garage doors have the most current safety and security requirements to protect your home and belongings. Brand New doors also give better insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more climate controlled.