Garage Door Repair in Hyattsville, MD Maryland 20783

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you shouldn't need to worry about frequently. When you arrive at your home, you should be able to press the remote button and the door should open or close without any issues. Yet, sadly, bad things happen, and it may not always work as you expect.

There are a lot of things which could stop working with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your automobile or items needing storing outdoors, open to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your auto inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident backed your automobile into your garage door when attempting to back out of the garage and damaged the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, accidentally pressing the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an icy driveway and smash 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 possible safety and security threat and also leave your door vulnerable to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close could be from a variety of different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Hyattsville garage door technicians can do an evaluation to figure out the reason and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

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

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or fix damaged 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 additional 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 Hyattsville team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you might need a new remote to be set up.  Our Hyattsville garage door service technicians can replace and program garage remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Improperly aligned 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's best to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are often the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

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

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises might be caused by torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Hyattsville, MD

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. General maintenance, greasing, and taking care to be sure your garage door is balanced will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was purchased before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer machines have the added benefit of being much quieter and frequently come with back up battery functionality. Call us today if you want to have a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or service on your garage door, but it’s still not functioning correctly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a wide range of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your home and improving home values and providing improved security and safety. Brand new garage doors are equipped with the most up to date safety and security requirements to keep your family and property safe. New doors additionally provide better insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more comfortable.