Garage Door Repair in Fort Washington, MD Maryland 20744

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you do not want to have to think about very much. When you arrive at your residence, you want to be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open and then close without any issues. Yet, sadly, frustrating things occur, and it does not always work as you hope.

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

If you by accident backed your automobile into your door when trying to leave the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, accidentally pressing the gas instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you experience damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the problem quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your garage door vulnerable to more damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close might be caused by many different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Fort Washington garage door service pros can do an inspection to figure out the cause and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common issue which happens after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential or business properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

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

Broken Garage Door Hinges

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

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs repairing, 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 fix it, but other times you may require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Fort Washington garage door contractors can replace and program remote controls, program car remotes, and also install exterior 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are frequently caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this issue 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 deteriorate and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep unwanted animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing greasing , misaligned doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are generally the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Sound Garage Door

Rubbing could be caused by bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs adjusting.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds may be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping noises are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises could be caused by torsion spring issues.

24 hour Emergency Service in Fort Washington, MD

Our Fort Washington, MD garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to find emergency assitance. If you are encountering a garage emergency, phone us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, oiling, and making certain your garage door is in balance will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer machines have the added perk of being significantly quieter and frequently come with back up batteries. Call us today if you need a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After you have done repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it still isn't functioning correctly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a broad range of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your property and increasing home values and providing improved security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors have the most current safety and security standards to protect your family and belongings. Newer doors additionally provide superior insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.