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Troubleshooting Common Garage Door Cable Problems
Did you know that 65% of residential garage doors in the US are more than 12 years old? As it happens, 12 years is the average change-out or failure age for garage doors. But when it comes to cables, it doesn't matter if your garage door is 2 or 12 years old. Garage...
6 Tips for Choosing a Garage Door Repair Company
On average, you can expect your garage door to last around 10 years (up to 25,000 cycles). But to get the most out of your garage door, you need to keep up with maintenance and repairs. Otherwise, it can quickly fall into disrepair and hasten the need for a new garage...
The Home Automation Guide: How to Make Your Home Work for You
With around 63 million smart homes in 2022, the United States is trailblazing when it comes to home automation. It is something that can set any homeowner ahead of their neighbors, making them the talk of the community. So, what is smart when it comes to home...
Garage Door Opener Warning Signs to Watch and Listen For
Does your garage door opener not work? Whether it's a frozen door failing to open in the Chicagoland winter or a loud noise causing you to cover your ears, a failing garage door opener can be frustrating. Not only that, but it can also be dangerous to have a heavy...
What to Look for In a Garage Door Repair Company
The average garage door opens and shuts around 1,500 times a year, and it'll work smoothly most of the time. But it's not uncommon to run into issues, especially since there are so many moving parts involved in a garage door's mechanics. Should yours start acting up,...
Garage Door Repair: Tips for Fixing a Broken Garage Door
Garage doors require a lot of moving parts to work properly. And it doesn't take much for one of those parts to malfunction or break. A garage door that won't open or close, is slow to respond, or makes loud noises may be in need of repair or replacement. While it's...
What’s That Noise? 5 Common Causes of Garage Door Noise
Every day, you open and close your garage door so you can get your vehicle in and out of your house. You probably don't give it a second thought; that is, until things aren't running as smoothly. Over time, your once-silent garage door might start making noises. While...
Garage Door Openers: Everything You Need to Know
Back in the day, garage door openers were a humble device—a simple means to make your garage door go up and down. These days, though, garage door openers have gotten smarter. You can schedule the door to open and close. You can check the door's status. You can allow...
Garage Door Maintenance: Regular Preventative Care and Inspection
Most people don't spend a lot of time worrying about their garage door unless it malfunctions. It's one of the most neglected parts of a home. Your garage door is probably the largest moving system of your home. You use it countless times throughout the year. All of...
Should I Repair Or Replace My Garage Door?
Should I Repair Or Replace My Garage Door? Constantly fixing your garage door can be major inconvenience and very expensive. Over time, the wear and tear of a garage door can take its toll. There can be some obvious damage, or possibly some lost functionality...
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AG Smart Garage
661 Academy Drive, Northbrook
- I couldn’t possibly write a long enough review to express how happy I am that I used Adi and AG Smart Garage for my garage door opener install! From our initial phone conversation I knew right away I wanted to work with Adi. He was very … More professional and took the time to discuss with me all the different options I had available. He even took additional time to take a follow up call with me to discuss more questions I had before even agreeing to provide him business. It was a clear indication that he is passionate about what he does for a living and truly cares about taking care of his customers/clients. Once agreeing to work together, Adi was very clear to communicate when he would arrive and even gave a courtesy text with his ETA. He was professional, fast, efficient, and clean with all aspects of his work once he arrived at our home. At the end of the day, Adi and AG Smart Garage were everything I thought they would be and more. I no question will use them again for any future garage door needs in the future and I would highly suggest you look no further as well. Thanks Adi!!
- Adi is a great. He is very, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. He answers and returns calls very quickly. He doesn’t overcharge me. He even made the time to come out to service my garage himself since the schedule is booked. I would recommend … More having AG Smart Garage fix your garage. Sean did a fabulous job installing the weather seal for my garage as well. He was diligent. This whole team shows that customers come first and they will tell you what’s broken and not make you feel obligated to fix it in order to earn your business.
- Very easy to work with and quick communication to setup estimates and schedule the job. Jay and Adi were very helpful in explaining all the details and Sean was a great installation pro! He walked through the setup, told me about some issues … More and was able to make it all work. Highly recommend AG Smart Garage!
- The entire team that help me with getting an estimate, walking me through the options, for my situation. The alternative choices, with Pros and Cons was very helpful. I was very happy with the scheduling, as well as the expert installation … More by Shawn. I am very happy with the result and would highly recommend AG Smart Garage to anyone needing a new door, or repair.
- Great crew, great job! My door never looked that beautiful! Every little detail was explained and demonstrated. Installation was fast and seamless.
The owner, Adi, is unbelievable! He is going above and beyong to make you happy with his … More product and services. Truly EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS! Would never think about any other garage door companies, AG Smart Garage is the one to stay with! - Our garage door torsion spring broke and we found AG Smart Garage through a friend recommendation and I am glad we did! Requested a quote online and the receptionist called pretty quickly and the receptionist was super friendly (which is … More always a big for us) and it was easy to make an appointment. Adi came the day I called to repair our garage. He was really nice again friendly and professional. Adi explained everything and did a wonderful job! We are very satisfied with the service and how fast we were able to repair our garage door!
- Showed up in earlier than expected knowing we were leaving for a trip just a few hours later in the day, which was great. Fixed the door for a very fair price. Excellent service and work done. Would highly recommend.
- Great service! Efficient, professional, and made sure everything was addressed and in good working order. It was great they were able to come same day and on the weekend to fix my broken garage door.
