Garage Door Repair in Ottawa, IL Illinois 61350

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you shouldn't need to worry about often. When you arrive 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, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it might not always work as you hope.

There are a multitude of things which may stop working 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 products needing storage outside, open to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident reversed your automobile into your door when trying to drive out of the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, accidentally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to address the problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's appearance, it can cause a possible 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 Ottawa, IL.

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in Ottawa, Illinois are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close could be from a variety of different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Ottawa garage door technicians can perform an inspection to determine the cause and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent complaint which happens after many years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or business 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 someone out to install new cables or repair damaged 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 see broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs repairing, our contractors can get this fixed for you.  Our Ottawa team members 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 need a new remote to be set up.  Our Ottawa garage door contractors can repair and program garage remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door correctly 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 Noise

Banging sounds are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this issue repaired sooner rather than later to keep other damage from occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are usually the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises could be caused from 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 fixing.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating sounds are often caused by loose parts or rollers needing lubrication.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises may be caused by torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Ottawa, IL

Our Ottawa, IL garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to locate emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, call us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Routine maintenance, lubing, and checking that your garage door is balanced will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer openers have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and often come with back up batteries. Contact us today if you want to have a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it still isn't working correctly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a broad scope of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your property and increasing home values and providing better security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most current safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. Newer doors also give better insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more comfortable.