Garage Door Repair in Oak Park, IL Illinois 60302

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you shouldn't need to think about very much. When you arrive at your house, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open and shut without any problems. Yet, regrettably, bad things happen, and it doesn't always function as you expect.

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 shut, making it to where you must leave your auto or items needing storing outdoors, susceptible to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your car 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 by accident reversed your automobile into your garage door when attempting to back out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, accidentally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the situation quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's curb appeal, it can trigger a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your door vulnerable to further damage.

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

Some of the most frequent 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 shut could be from many different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Oak Park garage door service pros can do an evaluation to figure out the reason and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which happens after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or commercial 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 a service pro out to install new cables or fix torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with regular use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you spot broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers 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 Oak Park garage door pros can replace and program garage remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are frequently caused by out of balance doors.  It's best 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 deteriorate and need replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling noises may be caused by loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing to be lubricated , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are generally the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be caused by bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs fixing.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds could be the result of torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Oak Park, IL

Our Oak Park, IL garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, phone us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Proper maintenance, lubing, and making sure your garage door is balanced will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer machines have the extra perk of being significantly quieter and frequently contain back up batteries. Contact us today if you want to have a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it’s still not functioning correctly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your home and raising home values and providing better security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. Newer doors also offer superior insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.