Garage Door Repair in Kensington, MD Maryland 20895

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you should not have to worry about very much. When you get at your residence, you want to be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and close without any issues. Yet, sadly, frustrating things occur, and it might not always work as you expect.

There are a lot of things which might fail with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your automobile or products needing storage outside, susceptible to thieves, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your car inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally backed your car into your garage door when attempting to drive out of the garage and harmed the panels in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, unintentionally pushing down on the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of the issue quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your property's curb appeal, it can trigger a possible safety and security threat and also leave your door vulnerable to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut might be caused by various different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or poorly of aligned sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Kensington garage door technicians can perform an inspection to determine the cause and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a frequent complaint which arises after 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 assist with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get a service pro 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 injure the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you spot damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent more damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door clickers

Garage door remotes can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you might need a new remote to be set up.  Our Kensington garage door pros can replace and program garage remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also install outside 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 not working right, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's important to get this problem fixed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need replacement.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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 correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are frequently the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Noise Garage Door

Grinding sounds could be caused by parts needing oiling, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are generally 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 might be caused by torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Kensington, MD

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

Garage Door Opener Installation

The median lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, greasing, and making sure your garage door is in balance will aid in extending the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer openers have the added perk of being significantly quieter and often contain back up battery systems. Contact us today if you would like a new garage door opener put up.

New Garage Doors

After you have done repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it still is not working properly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door . Brand new doors have a broad scope of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your house and increasing home values and providing improved security and safety. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and all it contains. Newer doors also provide better insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.