Garage Door Repair in West Chicago, IL Illinois 60185

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you should not need to think about often. When you arrive at your home, you should be able to press the remote button and the door should open and close without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, bad things occur, and it might not always function as you expect.

There are a multitude of things which might go wrong with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your car or things needing storing outside, open 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 half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident reversed your car into your door when attempting to back out of the garage and damaged the panels 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 not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the issue quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's curb appeal, it can cause a possible safety and security issue and also leave your garage door vulnerable to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

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 poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our West Chicago garage door service pros can do an evaluation to determine the issue and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which arises after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or business 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 broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Dented Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you could need a new remote to be programmed.  Our West Chicago 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 increase the life of both your garage door and garage door opener.  If something is out of whack, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this issue addressed 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 undesirable animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling noises may be caused by loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing greasing , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are frequently the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be the result of 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 noises are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in West Chicago, IL

Our West Chicago, IL garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, greasing, and making sure your garage door is in balance will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer machines have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and often come with back up battery systems. Phone us today if you would like a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After you have done repeated repairs or service on your garage door, but it still is not working correctly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a full scope of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your property and improving 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. Brand New doors additionally offer the best insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more comfortable.