Garage Door Repair in Wilmington, IL Illinois 60481

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you don't want to need to worry about frequently. When you arrive at your home, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open and then close without any problems. Yet, regrettably, frustrating things happen, and it does not always function as you expect.

There are a multitude of things which may stop working with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your automobile or products needing storing outdoors, vulnerable to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your auto 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 by accident reversed your car into your garage door when trying to drive out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, accidentally pressing the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on a frozen driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you experience damage or any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the situation soon. 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 vulnerable 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 below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut could be from various different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Wilmington garage door pros can perform an evaluation to determine the issue and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent issue which appears after a lot of use.  We can help 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.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or fix damaged 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 impossible to open.  If you see broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs replacing, our service pros can get this repaired for you.  Our Wilmington providers 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 do the trick, but other times you might need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Wilmington garage door contractors can replace and program remote controls, set up car remotes, and also put in 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 Noise

Banging noises are frequently caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this problem fixed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be caused by a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises may be caused by torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Wilmington, IL

Our Wilmington, IL garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to locate emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, call us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, oiling, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer units have the added perk of being much quieter and sometimes come with back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you need a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it’s still not functioning properly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a full spectrum of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your property and improving home values and adding increased security and safety. New garage doors have the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your family and belongings. New doors also give the best insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more comfortable.