Garage Door Repair in Wilmington, IL Illinois 60481

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you don't want to have to think about very much. When you arrive at your house, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things occur, and it may not always function as you expect.

There are a multitude of things which might stop working with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your automobile or things needing storage outside, open to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your car inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally backed your automobile into your garage door when attempting to leave the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, accidentally pushing down on the gas pedal 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 have damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's curb appeal, it can cause 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 Wilmington, IL.

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut could be caused by many different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Wilmington garage door technicians can perform an evaluation to determine the reason and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which arises after years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family or business properties.  We can also assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break 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 a lot of use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you spot broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs repairing, our contractors can get this fixed for you.  Our Wilmington team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door controllers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you might require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Wilmington garage door pros can replace and program remote controls, set up vehicle remotes, and also install outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door correctly 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 repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this problem 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 deteriorate and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing greasing , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are often due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating noises are sometimes caused by loose parts or rollers needing oiling.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises may be the result of torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Wilmington, IL

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Proper maintenance, lubrication, and making sure your garage door is balanced will increase the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer openers have the extra perk of being significantly quieter and often come with back up battery functionality. Call us today if you want to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it still isn't working properly, then it might be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a full range of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and providing increased security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and property safe. Brand New doors also offer superior insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more comfortable.