Garage Door Repair in Oxon Hill, MD Maryland 20745

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you shouldn't have to worry about often. When you arrive at your home, you should be able to press the remote button and the door should open and then close without any problems. Yet, sadly, bad things happen, and it doesn't always work as you hope.

There are a lot of things which could fail with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your car or products needing storing outside, vulnerable to thieves, or bad 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 place. A door that becomes stuck halfway is also a safety and security problem.

If you accidentally backed your car into your door when attempting to leave the garage and harmed the door in the process, try to relax. Many individuals have done this, accidentally pushing down on the gas 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 have damage or anything else wrong with your door, you will need to take care of the situation soon. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your door prone to additional damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

A garage door that won't open or shut could be caused by a variety of different issues including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Oxon Hill garage door service pros can do an inspection to determine the issue and get it repaired for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common issue which appears after a lot of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs 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 technician out to install new cables or fix 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 difficult 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 replacing, our service technicians can get this repaired for you.  Our Oxon Hill providers work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door remotes

Garage door controllers can stop working over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can fix it, but other times you could need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Oxon Hill garage door contractors can repair and program remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also install outside 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 not working right, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's best to get this problem fixed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from taking place.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may deteriorate and need replacement.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable critters outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be caused by loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing oiling , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are usually the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises might be caused from a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be the result of 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 noises are frequently caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating sounds are sometimes caused by loose parts or rollers needing oiling.

Popping Noise Garage Door

Popping noises may be the result of torsion spring problems.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Oxon Hill, MD

Our Oxon Hill, MD garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, call us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal lifespan of a garage door opener is about 10-15 years. Regular upkeep, lubing, and making sure your garage door is balanced will help extend the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was produced before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer units have the bonus of being a lot quieter and sometimes have back up battery systems. Phone us today if you would like to have a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After you have done multiple repairs or service on your garage door, if it still isn't functioning correctly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a full spectrum of benefits, among which is improving the curb appeal of your house and raising home values and providing better security and safeguards. New garage doors have the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your family and belongings. New doors also give superior insulation and may help regulate the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more climate controlled.