Garage Door Repair in Skokie, IL Illinois 60076

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't have to think about often. When you arrive at your home, you need to be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open and shut without any issues. Yet, regrettably, bad things happen, and it doesn't always work as you hope.

There are dozens of things which may go wrong with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your auto or things needing storing outdoors, vulnerable to thieves, or bad 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 by accident backed your automobile into your door when attempting to drive out of the garage and hurt the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the situation quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat and also leave your garage door prone 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 below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close may be caused by a variety of different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Skokie garage door pros can perform an inspection to figure out the issue and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which arises after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing 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 technician 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 difficult to open.  If you spot damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our contractors can get this fixed for you.  Our Skokie 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 fix it, but other times you might need a new remote to be set up.  Our Skokie garage door pros can repair and program remotes, set up car 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 fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's important to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from taking place.

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 undesirable critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are often 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 adjusting.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

Vibrating sounds are sometimes caused by loose parts or rollers needing oiling.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds might be the result of torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Skokie, IL

Our Skokie, IL garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, contact us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, oiling, and checking that your garage door is balanced will help extend the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer openers have the extra perk of being much quieter and sometimes have back up battery systems. Call us today if you want to have a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

When you have done repeated repairs or service on your garage door, if it still isn't functioning correctly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a broad scope of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and providing better security and safety. New garage doors have the most current safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. Brand New doors also offer more insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.