Garage Door Repair in Skokie, IL Illinois 60076

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you don't want to have to think about very much. When you arrive at your residence, you need to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and shut without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, bad things happen, and it may not always work as you expect.

There are dozens of things which could fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your automobile or items needing storing outside, susceptible to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident backed your car into your garage door when attempting to back out of the garage and harmed the panels in the process, try to relax. Many individuals have done this, accidentally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the issue quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat and also leave your door vulnerable to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut could be due to many different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Skokie garage door service providers can do an evaluation to figure out the issue 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 service, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or commercial properties.  We can also help 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 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 hard to open.  If you notice 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 Skokie providers 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 fix it, but other times you may require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Skokie garage door contractors can replace and program remote controls, program vehicle remotes, and also put in outside 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 repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

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

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing greasing , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are usually the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds might be caused from 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 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 incorrectly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises could be the result of torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Skokie, IL

Our Skokie, IL garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, phone us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Proper maintenance, lubrication, and making sure your garage door is balanced will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer machines have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and frequently have included back up batteries. Phone us today if you want a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or service on your garage door, if it is still not functioning properly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door . Brand new doors have a wide range of benefits, among which is bettering the curb appeal of your house and increasing home values and providing improved security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors have the most current safety and security standards to protect your home and all it contains. Brand New doors additionally provide better insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more comfortable.