Garage Door Repair in Rockford, IL Illinois 61107

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't need to worry about very much. When you get at your home, you need to be able to touch the remote button and the door should open and then close without any issues. Yet, sadly, bad things happen, and it may not always work as you hope.

There are a multitude of things which may go wrong 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 car or things needing storing outside, open to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your car inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally reversed your car into your door when trying to back out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, accidentally pushing down on 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 crash into the garage door.

If you experience 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 home's appearance, it can trigger a possible 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 Rockford, IL.

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close might be from many different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Rockford garage door technicians can perform an inspection to figure out the reason and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent issue which appears after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or commercial properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

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

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with regular use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you spot damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent additional damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs fixing, our service pros can get this repaired for you.  Our Rockford team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you could need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Rockford garage door service technicians can replace and program remotes, set up car remotes, and also put in exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned 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 repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this issue addressed sooner rather than later to prevent 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 undesirable wildlife out.

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 properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are sometimes caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds might be caused by parts needing lubrication, 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 Noise

Vibrating noises are generally caused by loose parts or rollers needing grease.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds could be the result of torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Rockford, IL

Our Rockford, IL garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to locate emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, phone us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, greasing, and making certain your garage door is balanced will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the added benefit of being a lot quieter and often have included back up batteries. Phone us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or service on your garage door, but it’s still not working properly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a broad scope of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your home and improving home values and adding increased security and safety. Brand new garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. Brand New doors also give more insulation and might aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more climate controlled.