Garage Door Repair in Richton Park, IL Illinois 60471

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you should not have to worry about very much. When you get at your home, you need to be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open and shut without any issues. Yet, regrettably, frustrating things happen, and it doesn't always work as you hope.

There are dozens of things which could fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your car or products needing storage outdoors, vulnerable to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your car 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 unintentionally backed your automobile into your garage door when trying to back out of the garage and harmed the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, unintentionally pressing the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the problem soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's appearance, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat and also leave your garage door prone to more damage.

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

Some of the most common reasons people need garage door repair in Richton Park, Illinois are listed here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close may be from many different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Richton Park garage door service pros can perform an inspection to figure out the cause and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which appears after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential 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 a service pro out to install new cables or repair broken 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.

Dented 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 Richton Park team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door clickers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you could need a new remote to be set up.  Our Richton Park garage door service technicians can replace and program remote controls, 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 increase the life of both your garage door and garage door opener.  If something is misaligned, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

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

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing to be lubricated , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are often due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises could be caused by a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be due to bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs fixing.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds could be the result of torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Richton Park, IL

Our Richton Park, IL garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, call us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, lubrication, and making sure your garage door is in balance 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 always advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer openers have the bonus of being significantly quieter and often have included back up batteries. Contact us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After you have done multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it’s still not working properly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a broad range of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and providing better security and safeguards. New garage doors contain the most current safety and security requirements to protect your home and belongings. Brand New doors also provide more insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more climate controlled.