Garage Door Repair in Washington, IL Illinois 61571

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you don't want to need to worry about frequently. When you arrive at your house, you need to be able to tap the remote button and the door ought to open and close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things occur, and it doesn't always work as you expect.

There are a multitude of things which might stop working with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your car or products needing storing outdoors, susceptible to thieves, 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 place. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally reversed your car 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 pressing the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered 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 damage not only hurts your property's appearance, it can trigger a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your garage door prone to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be caused by many different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Washington garage door service providers can do an inspection to determine the cause and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which appears after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential 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 technician out to install new cables or fix damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs repairing, our contractors can get this repaired for you.  Our Washington team members 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 solve it, but other times you may require a new remote to be set up.  Our Washington garage door contractors can repair and program remote controls, set up car remotes, and also put in outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly aligned is very important, and will extend 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 misaligned doors.  It's best to get this issue 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 unwanted animals outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing to be lubricated , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are often caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises could be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be caused by bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs fixing.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds could 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 frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises could be caused by torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Washington, IL

Our Washington, IL garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency assitance. If you are encountering a garage emergency, call us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. General upkeep, lubing, and checking that your garage door is in balance will increase the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer openers have the added perk of being significantly quieter and often have back up battery functionality. Contact us today if you want to have a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After performing repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it still isn't functioning correctly, 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 improving home values and providing improved security and safety. New garage doors contain the most current safety and security requirements to protect your home and belongings. Newer doors additionally provide more insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more comfortable.