Garage Door Repair in Sandwich, IL Illinois 60548

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you do not want to need to think about very much. When you get at your residence, you should be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open and then close without any problems. Yet, regrettably, bad things occur, and it doesn't always function as you expect.

There are dozens of things which could go wrong with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your car or items needing storing outdoors, susceptible to thieves, 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 halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally backed your car into your door when attempting to drive out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, mistakenly pressing the accelerator instead of the brake. 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 anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your door prone to more damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close may be due to many different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Sandwich garage door technicians can perform an evaluation to figure out the cause and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent complaint which happens after a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or commercial properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or repair torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent more damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs repairing, our contractors can get this repaired for you.  Our Sandwich providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door controllers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you may need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Sandwich garage door pros can replace and program remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also put in exterior 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 not working right, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

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

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted 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 put in.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are usually the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds may be the result of torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Sandwich, IL

Our Sandwich, IL garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, contact us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Proper maintenance, lubrication, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer machines have the added perk of being significantly quieter and often have back up batteries. Contact us today if you would like a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it’s still not working properly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door . New doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and adding improved security and safeguards. New garage doors have the most current safety and security requirements to keep your family and property safe. New doors additionally provide more insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more climate controlled.