Garage Door Repair in Ellicott City, MD Maryland 21043

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you do not want to have to worry about frequently. When you get at your home, you need to be able to touch the remote button and the door should open or close without any problems. Yet, regrettably, bad things occur, and it does not always function as you expect.

There are a lot of things which may fail with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your auto or items needing storing outside, open to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your auto inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally reversed your car into your door when attempting to leave the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, accidentally pushing down on the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on a frozen driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the situation quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible 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 frequent reasons people need garage door repair in Ellicott City, Maryland are listed here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close may be from various different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Ellicott City garage door service pros can perform an inspection to determine the cause and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

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

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or repair torn cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with a lot of use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you see broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you could require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Ellicott City garage door service technicians can repair and program garage remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door correctly aligned is very important, and will extend the life of both your garage door and garage door opener.  If something is out of whack, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's important to get this problem 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 deteriorate and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are often the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises could be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Noise 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 may 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 sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises may be caused by torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Ellicott City, MD

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average life of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, oiling, and checking that your garage door is balanced will increase the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer openers have the bonus of being significantly quieter and sometimes have included back up battery systems. Call us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

When you have done multiple repairs or service on your garage door, if it still isn't working correctly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, including bettering the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and providing increased security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. New doors also give the best insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.