Garage Door Repair in Prospect Heights, IL Illinois 60070

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you should not have to worry about frequently. When you get at your home, you want to be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open or close without any problems. Yet, sadly, frustrating things happen, and it might not always function as you would like.

There are a multitude of things which could go wrong with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your car or items needing storing outdoors, open to burglars, or inclement 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 half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally reversed your car into your door when attempting to back out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, mistakenly pressing the gas instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the problem soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your residence's curb appeal, it can cause a possible safety and security threat and also leave your garage door vulnerable to additional damage.

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

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in Prospect Heights, Illinois are listed here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut might be caused by a variety of different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Prospect Heights garage door pros can do an inspection to determine the cause and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which happens after many years 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 assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or fix damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our service pros can get this fixed for you.  Our Prospect Heights team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door clickers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you could require a new remote to be set up.  Our Prospect Heights garage door service technicians can repair and program remotes, set up car 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable animals outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds 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 installed.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are generally caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds might be caused by torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Prospect Heights, IL

Our Prospect Heights, IL garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to locate emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, phone us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, lubrication, and checking that your garage door is balanced will increase the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer machines have the bonus of being much quieter and sometimes have included back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done multiple repairs or service on your garage door, but it still isn't working properly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a broad spectrum of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your home and improving home values and providing increased security and safety. New garage doors are equipped with the most current safety and security requirements to protect your family and belongings. Newer doors also give superior insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more comfortable.