Garage Door Repair in Western Springs, IL Illinois 60558

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you shouldn't need to think about very much. When you get at your house, you want to be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and shut without any problems. Yet, sadly, bad things occur, and it may not always function as you hope.

There are many different things which could stop working with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your car or items needing storage outside, susceptible to thieves, or bad 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 place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident backed your automobile into your garage door when attempting to back out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy 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 problem soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's appearance, it can trigger a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your garage door prone to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close may be from many different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Western Springs garage door service providers can do an inspection to determine the reason and get it working again for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which arises after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential 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 a service technician out to install new cables or repair damaged 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 impossible to open.  If you notice broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our service technicians can get this fixed for you.  Our Western Springs team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door controllers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you may need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Western Springs garage door pros can repair and program remote controls, set up car remotes, and also install exterior 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 not working right, give us a call to get it repaired.

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 keep other damage from taking place.

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 unwanted wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling sounds 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 sounds are sometimes the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be caused by bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs repair.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds might be caused by parts needing oiling, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are often caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises could be the result of torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in Western Springs, IL

Our Western Springs, IL garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, call us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. General upkeep, lubrication, and making certain your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer openers have the added benefit of being much quieter and often contain back up batteries. Phone us today if you would like a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it still is not functioning properly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a full scope of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and providing better security and safety. New garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and belongings. New doors also offer superior insulation and might aid in regulating the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more comfortable.