Garage Door Repair in West Chicago, IL Illinois 60185

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you do not want to need to worry about very much. When you get at your house, you want to be able to touch the remote button and the door should open and close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it might not always function as you would like.

There are a lot of things which may stop working with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your automobile or products needing storing outside, vulnerable to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your car inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you unintentionally backed your car into your garage door when attempting to back out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, accidentally pressing the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on a frozen driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your residence's curb appeal, it can trigger a prospective 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 below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

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 pros can perform an evaluation to determine the reason and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which appears after a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or commercial properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get someone 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 injure the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you notice broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent additional damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs fixing, our contractors can get this repaired for you.  Our West Chicago team members 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 may require a new remote to be programmed.  Our West Chicago garage door pros can replace and program garage remotes, program 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 misaligned, 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 occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are sometimes the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises may be caused by a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding noises may be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in West Chicago, IL

Our West Chicago, 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, contact us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, greasing, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will help extend the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer machines have the added perk of being significantly quieter and frequently come with back up batteries. Contact us today if you want to have a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After performing repeated repairs or service on your garage door, if it’s still not functioning properly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door . New doors have a full scope of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your house and increasing home values and providing better security and safety. New garage doors are equipped with the most current safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. Newer doors also offer the best insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.