Garage Door Repair in Oak Park, IL Illinois 60302

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you should not have to worry about frequently. When you get at your home, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open or close without any problems. Yet, regrettably, bad things occur, and it might not always function as you hope.

There are a multitude 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 auto or items needing storing outside, open to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your automobile 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 issue.

If you by accident reversed your car into your garage door when trying to leave the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen 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 problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's appearance, it can cause a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your door prone to more damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close might be due to various different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Oak Park garage door service pros can perform an evaluation to figure out the issue and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

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

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get a service technician 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 hard to open.  If you notice broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent more 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 Oak Park team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you might need a new remote to be set up.  Our Oak Park garage door contractors can replace and program remotes, set up car remotes, and also install outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned 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 fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this issue fixed 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 repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are often caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises could be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds might be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds could be caused by torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Oak Park, IL

Our Oak Park, IL garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. General upkeep, greasing, and making certain 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 advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer machines have the added perk of being much quieter and sometimes come with back up battery systems. Contact us today if you want a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After you have done multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it is still not functioning correctly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a broad scope of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and providing increased security and safety. New garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and belongings. Newer doors also provide better insulation and might aid in regulating the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more comfortable.