Garage Door Repair in Fort Washington, MD Maryland 20744

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you should not need to think about often. When you arrive at your house, you should be able to press the remote button and the door ought to open and close without any problems. Yet, sadly, frustrating things occur, and it may not always work as you expect.

There are dozens of things which may stop working with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your auto or products needing storage outdoors, vulnerable to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your auto inside, and you may not be able to go to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security issue.

If you accidentally reversed your car into your door when trying to drive out of the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to relax. Many individuals have done this, accidentally pressing the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the problem quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's appearance, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your garage door prone to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut might be due to a variety of different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Fort Washington garage door service providers can do an inspection to determine the cause and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

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

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break 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 spot broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door controllers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you could need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Fort Washington garage door pros can replace and program garage remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also put in exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's important to get this issue addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted wildlife out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are sometimes due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds might be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be due to bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs repair.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding noises could be caused by parts needing lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises might be caused by torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Fort Washington, MD

Our Fort Washington, MD garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be challenging to find emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. General upkeep, lubing, and checking that 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 produced before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and sometimes come with back up battery functionality. Phone us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After you have done multiple repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it still isn't functioning properly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a broad scope of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and adding increased security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your family and belongings. New doors also provide superior insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more comfortable.