Garage Door Repair in Ellicott City, MD Maryland 21043

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you do not want to need to think about frequently. When you get at your house, you want to be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open or close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it might not always work as you would like.

There are dozens of things which could stop working with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your car or things needing storing outside, susceptible to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your car inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you unintentionally backed your car into your garage door when trying to drive out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many individuals have done this, accidentally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the situation soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's appearance, it can trigger a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your door vulnerable to more damage.

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

Some of the most common reasons people need garage door repair in Ellicott City, Maryland are listed here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut might be caused by a variety of different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Ellicott City garage door technicians can do an inspection to figure out the reason and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which appears after many years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for single family 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 someone out to install new cables or fix torn 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 impossible to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent additional damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs fixing, our service pros can get this fixed for you.  Our Ellicott City team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door clickers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you could require a new remote to be set up.  Our Ellicott City garage door contractors can replace and program remotes, program car 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 repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this problem addressed 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.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

Rattling noises may be caused by loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing oiling , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are generally caused by misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises might be caused by a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be the result of bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs adjusting.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

Vibrating noises are generally caused by loose parts or rollers needing oiling.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping sounds may be caused by torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Ellicott City, MD

Our Ellicott City, MD garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, phone us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Routine upkeep, lubing, and checking that 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 always advisable to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer machines have the added perk of being much quieter and often have back up battery functionality. Call us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After performing repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it still isn't functioning properly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a wide range of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and providing better security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most current safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. New doors also offer the best insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home's interior and also make the garage space more comfortable.