Garage Door Repair in Western Springs, IL Illinois 60558

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you don't want to need to worry about often. When you arrive at your home, you need to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it does not always function as you hope.

There are many different things which could go wrong with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your car or things needing storage outside, open to burglars, 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 half open is also a safety and security problem.

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

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the issue quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your garage door prone to more damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close may be caused by various different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Western Springs garage door pros can perform an inspection to figure out the reason and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common issue which happens after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or business properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break over time.  We'll get a service pro out to install new cables or fix damaged cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with frequent use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs fixing, our service pros 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 require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Western Springs garage door contractors can repair and program remote controls, set up car remotes, and also install outside garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned 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 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 important to get this issue addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling sounds may be caused by loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing oiling , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are frequently due to misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises could be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by 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 challenging to locate emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, oiling, and checking that your garage door is in balance will help extend the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer machines have the added perk of being a lot quieter and often come with back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you would like a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it still isn't working correctly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a broad scope of benefits, including bettering the curb appeal of your home and improving home values and adding improved security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors contain the most current safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. New doors also offer the best insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more climate controlled.