Garage Door Repair in Bowie, MD Maryland 20721

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you do not want to need to think about very much. When you arrive at your residence, you should be able to press the remote button and the door should open or close without any issues. Yet, regrettably, bad things occur, and it may not always work as you would like.

There are a lot of things which might fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your auto or items needing storing outdoors, susceptible to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed 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 by accident backed your car into your door when trying to drive out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, accidentally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the situation soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your door prone to additional damage.

Call us today at (877) 959-3534 for garage door repair service in Bowie, MD.

Some of the most common reasons people need garage door repair in Bowie, Maryland are listed below:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut could be caused by a variety of different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Bowie garage door technicians can perform an inspection to determine the issue and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent complaint which arises after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or business properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or fix broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with regular use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it difficult to open.  If you see broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs repairing, our service technicians can get this repaired for you.  Our Bowie providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you might require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Bowie garage door contractors can repair and program garage remotes, set up vehicle remotes, and also install outside garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 not working right, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are often caused by unbalanced 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 gets older, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling noises may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing greasing , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are generally the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be due to a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or unbalanced 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 noises could be caused by parts needing lubrication, 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 Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds could be the result of torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Bowie, MD

Our Bowie, MD garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, contact us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, oiling, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer units have the added perk of being a lot quieter and often come with back up batteries. Call us today if you want a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After doing multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it is still not functioning correctly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and adding better security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors contain the most current safety and security standards to keep your family and belongings safe. Newer doors additionally offer better insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more comfortable.