Garage Door Repair in La Plata, MD Maryland 20646

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you shouldn't need to worry about frequently. When you arrive at your residence, you need to be able to touch the remote button and the door should open or close without any issues. Yet, regrettably, bad things happen, and it doesn't always work as you would like.

There are many different things which might 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 car or products needing storing outside, vulnerable to thieves, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you unintentionally reversed your car into your door when attempting to leave the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, accidentally pushing down on the gas instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to take care of 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 door prone to further damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or close might be from many different problems including broken springs or cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our La Plata garage door technicians can do an inspection to figure out the reason and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which appears after many years of use.  We can assist with torsion or extension spring service, repairing broken springs, or performing spring adjustment for residential 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 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 injure the garage door and make it impossible to open.  If you see broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs repairing, our service pros can get this repaired for you.  Our La Plata providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door clickers can have issues over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you might need a new remote to be set up.  Our La Plata garage door service technicians can replace and program garage remotes, set up car remotes, and also put in 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 noises are often caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this issue fixed 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 critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are generally due to unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds may be due to 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 repair.

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 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 oiling.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises might be caused by torsion spring issues.

24/7 Emergency Service in La Plata, MD

Our La Plata, MD garage techs offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. General maintenance, oiling, and making sure your garage door is balanced will help extend the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer openers have the added benefit of being significantly quieter and often have included back up battery functionality. Call us today if you need a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it is still not working properly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door . New doors have a full scope of benefits, including improving the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and adding improved security and safety. Brand new garage doors have the most current safety and security standards to keep your family and belongings safe. Brand New doors also offer superior insulation and could aid in regulating the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more climate controlled.