Garage Door Repair in Westchester, IL Illinois 60154

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you should not need to think about frequently. When you get at your house, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open or close without any issues. Yet, regrettably, bad things occur, and it might not always work as you hope.

There are a lot of things which may fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your car or products needing storage outdoors, susceptible to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your car inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident reversed your car into your door when trying to drive out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the situation soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's appearance, it can trigger a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your door prone to more damage.

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

Some of the most common reasons people need garage door repair in Westchester, Illinois are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut might be from various different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Westchester garage door service providers can perform an evaluation to figure out the reason and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common issue which appears after many years 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 damage the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you notice damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent more damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door controllers 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 Westchester garage door service technicians can replace and program remote controls, set up car remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

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

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing oiling , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are sometimes caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds may be due to a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be due to bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs fixing.

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 installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be the result of torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Westchester, IL

Our Westchester, IL garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, phone us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, greasing, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will increase the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer machines have the extra perk of being a lot quieter and sometimes have included back up batteries. Call us today if you need a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After you have done multiple repairs or service on your garage door, but it’s still not working properly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a broad range of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and providing better security and safety. Brand new garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. Newer doors also give the best insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more comfortable.