Garage Door Repair in Waterloo, IL Illinois 62298

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you shouldn't need to think about very much. When you get at your residence, you need to be able to press the remote button and the door should open or close without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it does not always work as you expect.

There are a lot of things which might 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 automobile or things needing storage outdoors, open to burglars, 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 problem.

If you unintentionally reversed your car into your garage door when trying to drive out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, accidentally pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the issue soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat and also leave your door vulnerable to more damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut might be caused by a variety of different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Waterloo garage door technicians can perform an inspection to figure out the cause and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which arises after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or commercial properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or repair damaged 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 notice broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent additional damage.

Broken 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 Waterloo providers 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 do the trick, but other times you may require a new remote to be set up.  Our Waterloo garage door service technicians can repair and program remote controls, program car remotes, and also install 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 fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are frequently caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this problem repaired 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.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are often due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises may be caused by torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Waterloo, IL

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. General maintenance, lubrication, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will help extend the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer machines have the bonus of being a lot quieter and sometimes have included back up battery systems. Contact 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 is still not working correctly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a wide range of benefits, including bettering the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and providing better security and safety. Brand new garage doors contain the most current safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. Newer doors also give superior insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more comfortable.