Garage Door Repair in Washington, IL Illinois 61571

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you do not want to need to worry about often. When you get at your home, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door should open and then close without any issues. Yet, regrettably, frustrating things occur, and it may not always function as you hope.

There are dozens of things which could go wrong with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your car or things needing storing outside, vulnerable to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your car inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally backed your automobile into your garage door when trying to back out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, mistakenly pressing the gas instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the situation soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's appearance, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat and also leave your door vulnerable to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close may be caused by various different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Washington garage door technicians can do an inspection to determine the issue and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which arises after a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, replacing 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 wear out over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or fix broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Damaged Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door remotes can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you may require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Washington garage door service technicians can repair and program remotes, program car remotes, and also put in outside 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are often caused by misaligned doors.  It's important to get this problem fixed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be caused by loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing lubrication , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are sometimes due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds may be caused by a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be the result of bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs fixing.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds may be caused by parts needing lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises could be caused by torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Washington, IL

Our Washington, IL garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, contact us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, greasing, and checking that your garage door is in balance will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer openers have the extra perk of being much quieter and often have back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you would like a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After you have done repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it’s still not working correctly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a broad scope of benefits, among which is bettering the curb appeal of your house and increasing home values and adding improved security and safety. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. Newer doors also provide more insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more comfortable.