Garage Door Repair in Kensington, MD Maryland 20895

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you do not want to have to worry about often. When you arrive at your residence, you need to be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open or close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it does not always work as you would like.

There are dozens of things which could stop working with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your car or things needing storage outside, open to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your car inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security problem.

If you by accident backed your car into your door when attempting to leave the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, unintentionally pressing the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and crash into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your door, you will need to deal with the situation quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your residence's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your garage door prone to more 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 close might be caused by many different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Kensington garage door service providers can do an evaluation to figure out the issue and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common issue which happens after many 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 can 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 a lot of use.  Broken hinges can damage the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you notice damaged hinges, get them repaired as soon as possible to prevent additional damage.

Damaged 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 team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door clickers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you could need a new remote to be set up.  Our Kensington garage door contractors can repair and program remote controls, set up car remotes, and also put in outside 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging noises are often caused by misaligned doors.  It's important to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from occurring.

Weather Stripping Repair

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

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling sounds may be due to loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing to be lubricated , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping sounds are frequently the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be the result of bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs fixing.

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds 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 Sound

Slapping noises are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

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

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises could be caused by torsion spring problems.

24 hour Emergency Service in Kensington, MD

Our Kensington, MD garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency help. If you are having a garage emergency, phone us right away for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. General upkeep, greasing, and making certain your garage door is in balance will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that 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 have included back up battery functionality. Call us today if you need a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After performing repeated repairs or service on your garage door, if it’s still not working correctly, then it may be time to think about replacing the garage door . Brand new doors have a wide range of benefits, not limited to bettering the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and providing increased security and safety. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security requirements to protect your home and belongings. New doors additionally offer more insulation and could help regulate the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.