Garage Door Repair in Skokie, IL Illinois 60076

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you should not have to worry about frequently. When you arrive at your residence, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open and close without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it does not always work as you hope.

There are dozens of things which could fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your auto or items needing storing outside, susceptible to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your auto 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 accidentally backed your car into your door when attempting to leave the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake. 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 have damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the situation soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's appearance, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your garage door vulnerable to more 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 Shut

A garage door that won't open or close could be from various different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Skokie garage door service pros can do an evaluation to determine the issue and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which arises after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential 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 a service technician out to install new cables or fix damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you notice broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent additional damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs replacing, our service pros can get this fixed for you.  Our Skokie providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you could require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Skokie garage door contractors can repair and program remote controls, program vehicle remotes, and also put in 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 Sound

Banging noises are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this problem repaired 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 break down and need replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling noises may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing oiling , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are sometimes the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds could be the result of torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Skokie, IL

Our Skokie, IL garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, contact us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, oiling, and checking that your garage door is in balance will increase 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 fixed. Newer machines have the added perk of being much quieter and sometimes contain back up battery systems. Contact us today if you would like a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or service on your garage door, if it’s still not working correctly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . New doors have a broad scope of benefits, among which is bettering the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and adding increased security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. Brand New doors also give the best insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more climate controlled.