Garage Door Repair in Oak Park, IL Illinois 60302

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you shouldn't have to worry about frequently. When you arrive at your house, you should be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open or close without any problems. Yet, sadly, frustrating things occur, and it might not always work as you expect.

There are a multitude of things which might stop working with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your auto or items needing storing outdoors, susceptible to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally backed your car into your door when trying to drive out of the garage and hurt the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, unintentionally pressing the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the issue 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 vulnerable to more 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 here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close might be from various different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Oak Park garage door pros can perform an evaluation to determine the issue and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent complaint which arises after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or business 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 broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you see broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs repairing, our contractors can get this fixed for you.  Our Oak Park providers 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 solve it, but other times you might require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Oak Park garage door contractors can replace and program remotes, set up car 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 not working right, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are often caused by misaligned doors.  It's important to get this issue repaired 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 replacement.  Replacing 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 to be lubricated , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are often the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds could be caused by torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Oak Park, IL

Our Oak Park, IL garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, contact us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. General upkeep, lubing, and making certain your garage door is balanced will increase the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer machines have the extra perk of being a lot quieter and frequently have back up batteries. Contact us today if you need a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or service on your garage door, if it still isn't functioning correctly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a wide scope of benefits, among which is bettering the curb appeal of your home and improving home values and adding better security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most current safety and security requirements to protect your family and belongings. Newer doors also offer superior insulation and might aid in regulating the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more comfortable.