Garage Door Repair in West Chicago, IL Illinois 60185

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you should not have to worry about often. When you get at your house, you need to be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and shut without any issues. Yet, sadly, bad things occur, and it might not always work as you would like.

There are a lot of things which may go wrong with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your auto or things needing storage outdoors, open to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally backed your car into your garage door when trying to drive out of the garage and harmed the panels in the process, try to relax. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pressing the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an icy driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else 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 cause a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your door prone to further 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 close may be from a variety of different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our West Chicago garage door technicians can do an evaluation to figure out the issue and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which arises after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or business properties.  We can also help 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 repair torn 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 notice damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent more damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs repairing, our service technicians 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 clickers

Garage door remotes can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you may need a new remote to be programmed.  Our West Chicago garage door pros can replace and program garage remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also install outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly aligned is very important, and will extend 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 best 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 replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling sounds may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing to be lubricated , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are frequently due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds might 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 fixing.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds 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 Sound

Slapping noises are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating sounds are frequently caused by loose parts or rollers needing lubrication.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises could be caused by torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in West Chicago, IL

Our West Chicago, IL garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency assitance. If you are encountering a garage emergency, contact us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, oiling, and making sure your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer machines have the added perk of being much quieter and often contain back up battery systems. Call us today if you need a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it’s still not working correctly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door . New doors have a full scope of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and providing improved security and safeguards. New garage doors contain the most current safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. Brand New doors also give superior insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more climate controlled.