Garage Door Repair in Wood Dale, IL Illinois 60191

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you should not have to think about often. When you get at your residence, you should be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open and then close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things occur, and it may not always function as you hope.

There are dozens of things which may stop working with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your car or products needing storing outside, open to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security problem.

If you unintentionally backed your automobile into your door when attempting to drive out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals 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 collide into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the issue quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat and also leave your door prone to more damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close could be caused by various different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Wood Dale garage door service providers can do an inspection to determine the reason and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common complaint which arises after a lot of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for single family or commercial properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or repair broken 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 hard to open.  If you spot broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent additional damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you may need a new remote to be set up.  Our Wood Dale garage door contractors can replace and program garage remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also put in exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door properly aligned is very important, and will extend the life of both your garage door and garage door opener.  If something is not working right, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this issue fixed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from taking place.

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 unwanted wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are frequently the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds might be caused by 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 noises might 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 Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds could be the result of torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Wood Dale, IL

Our Wood Dale, IL garage pros offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency assitance. If you are encountering a garage emergency, contact us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, lubrication, and making certain your garage door is balanced will aid in extending the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer units have the added perk of being much quieter and frequently have included back up battery functionality. Call us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it still isn't working properly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a full scope of benefits, not limited to improving the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and adding better security and safety. New garage doors contain the most current safety and security standards to protect your family and belongings. Newer doors also offer more insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more comfortable.