Your garage door is crucial to your home's functionality. When it isn’t working properly, it can cause major inconveniences, frustrations, and even safety risks. At Midwest Garage, we specialize in diagnosing and repairing garage door issues to keep your system running smoothly. Here’s a guide to identifying common garage door problems and how to know when it’s time to call us for professional garage service.
Signs Your Garage Door Needs Service
- Unusual Noises: Grinding, squeaking, or banging sounds can indicate problems with the springs, rollers, or track alignment.
- Slow or Uneven Operation: If your door opens or closes sluggishly or appears lopsided, there may be an issue with the tension springs or tracks.
- Skipping or Jerky Movement: A skipping chain or belt suggests misaligned or worn-out components.
- Unresponsive Controls: If your garage door does not respond to remote or wall switch commands, there may be an issue with the opener, sensors, or electrical system.
- Door Reverses Midway: Misaligned or dirty safety sensors can cause your garage door to reverse unexpectedly.
- Gaps or Sagging: If you notice visible gaps when the garage door is closed or it sags on one side, it may require realignment or spring replacement.
Common Garage Door Repairs & Services
At Midwest Garage, we offer comprehensive repair solutions to address a variety of garage door issues. Our technicians obtain their certification from the Institute of Door Dealer Education and Accreditation within their first two years of employment. Whether you need a dependable garage door supplier, installer, or service and repair expert, our team is committed to delivering exceptional service and quality in all areas of garage door care, including:
Springs are essential for lifting and lowering your garage door smoothly. Over time, they can wear out or break, making it impossible to open the door. We offer professional spring replacement services to restore proper function.
Broken rollers, loose hinges, or misaligned tracks can cause your door to operate poorly. We can replace worn-out hardware to ensure seamless performance and prevent further damage. Even if we didn't install your garage door, we can service it by repairing hardware issues like broken springs or providing a complete garage door replacement.
Regular lubrication of moving parts, such as rollers, springs, and chains, can help reduce friction and noise while prolonging the life of your garage door components. Our experienced technicians will inspect and lubricate all moving parts, check for wear and tear, ensure smooth and quiet operation, and provide repair services for damage caused by poor lubrication or other issues.
Garage door sensors prevent accidents by detecting obstructions. If they are misaligned or dirty, your door may not close properly. We recalibrate and comprehensively clean sensors to restore their functionality.
If your opener isn’t responding, the motor is struggling, or the remote isn’t working, our technicians can diagnose and repair electrical or mechanical issues quickly. Plus, as a leading supplier of residential garage door openers and accessories, we offer a durable and reliable selection built to withstand daily use.
Contact Midwest Garage Door Company Today!
If you’re experiencing any of these issues with your garage door, don’t wait until the problem worsens. To schedule an appointment, please reach out to our team.
We proudly offer top-quality new garage doors, openers, and expert service and repairs to residents and businesses across Sangamon, Morgan, Christian, Logan, Macoupin, Montgomery, Bond, Clinton, Coles, Fayette, Effingham, Jersey, Madison, Monroe, Shelby, and St. Clair counties in Illinois.