Garage Door Repair in South Elgin, IL Illinois 60177

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you should not need to think about frequently. When you arrive at your house, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open or close without any issues. Yet, sadly, frustrating things occur, and it may not always work as you hope.

There are many different things which could go wrong with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your car or items needing storage outdoors, vulnerable to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident reversed your car into your door when attempting to drive out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, mistakenly pressing the gas instead of the brake. 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 any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the problem soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible safety and security issue and also leave your door vulnerable to additional damage.

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

Some of the most common reasons people need garage door repair in South Elgin, Illinois are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut might be due to a variety of different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our South Elgin garage door pros can perform an evaluation to figure out the reason and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent complaint which arises after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or commercial properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables 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 a lot of use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you spot broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

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

Improperly aligned 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 out of balance doors.  It's best 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 break down and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are frequently caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises may be due to a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding noises could be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises could be the result of torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in South Elgin, IL

Our South Elgin, IL garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. General upkeep, lubrication, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer openers have the added perk of being much quieter and often contain back up battery functionality. Call us today if you want to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After doing repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it still isn't functioning properly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a full spectrum of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your house and raising home values and adding increased security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors contain the most current safety and security requirements to keep your family and property safe. Brand New doors additionally offer more insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more comfortable.