Garage Door Repair in West Chicago, IL Illinois 60185

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you don't want to need to worry about frequently. When you arrive at your residence, you want to be able to tap the remote button and the door should open or close without any issues. Yet, regrettably, bad things happen, and it doesn't always function as you would like.

There are dozens of things which may fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your car or things needing storing outdoors, susceptible to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

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

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the problem soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's appearance, it can cause a possible safety and security issue and also leave your door vulnerable to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut might be from a variety of different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our West Chicago garage door service providers can do an evaluation to figure out the issue and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which happens after a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, repairing 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 wear out over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or fix torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with a lot of use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you notice damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you might need a new remote to be programmed.  Our West Chicago garage door pros can replace and program remote controls, set up 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

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

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be caused by 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 generally caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises may be caused from 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 Noise 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 Sound

Slapping sounds are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds might be caused by torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in West Chicago, IL

Our West Chicago, IL garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency help. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, phone us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, oiling, and checking that your garage door is balanced will help extend the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was purchased before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer machines have the added benefit of being a lot quieter and sometimes have back up battery systems. Call us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

When you have done multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it is still not working properly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door . New doors have a wide scope of benefits, among which is bettering the curb appeal of your home and raising home values and adding increased security and safeguards. New garage doors have the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and belongings. Newer doors additionally give better insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more comfortable.