Garage Door Repair in Oak Park, IL Illinois 60302

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you don't want to have to think about very much. When you get at your home, you want to be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open and then close without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, bad things happen, and it might not always work as you expect.

There are a multitude of things which may fail with your garage door at any time. 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 storage outside, open to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally backed your automobile into your door when attempting to leave the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, accidentally pushing down on the gas instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the situation soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's curb appeal, it can trigger a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your door vulnerable to additional 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 could be due to many different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Oak Park garage door service pros can do an inspection to figure out the reason and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common issue which appears after many years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, replacing 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 wear out 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 frequent use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you notice broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, 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 have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you might need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Oak Park garage door service technicians can repair and program garage remotes, set up car remotes, and also install 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 repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are often caused by misaligned doors.  It's important to get this issue repaired sooner rather than later to keep other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing oiling , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are often caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds might be caused by torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Oak Park, IL

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, lubing, and making sure your garage door is balanced will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer machines have the extra perk of being significantly quieter and often have back up battery systems. Phone us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it still is not functioning properly, 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 improving the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and adding better security and safeguards. New garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. Brand New doors also provide the best insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.