Garage Door Repair in Potomac, MD Maryland 20854

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is an item you shouldn't need to think about often. When you arrive at your house, you need to be able to tap the remote button and the door should open and shut without any problems. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things occur, and it doesn't always function as you expect.

There are many different things which could go wrong with your garage door at any time. It could get stuck open, causing a serious security issue. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your auto or products needing storage outside, open to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your auto inside, and you may not be able to arrive at your job or an important place. A door that becomes stuck half open is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident backed your car into your garage door when attempting to leave the garage and hurt the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many people have done this, accidentally pressing the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you have damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the situation quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's appearance, it can cause a prospective safety and security threat and also leave your garage door prone to further damage.

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

Some of the most frequent reasons people need garage door repair in Potomac, 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 and cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Potomac garage door service providers can do an inspection to figure out the reason and get it fixed for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

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

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables wear out over time.  We'll get a service technician out to install new cables or repair torn 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 broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs fixing, our contractors can get this repaired for you.  Our Potomac team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door clickers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you could need a new remote to be set up.  Our Potomac garage door contractors can repair and program remote controls, program 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 increase 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 frequently caused by misaligned doors.  It's important to get this problem fixed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door gets older, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  Replacing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable animals out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping noises are generally caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds might be due to a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, or unbalanced doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding sounds might be caused by parts needing grease, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly hung opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping noises are sometimes 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 sounds might be caused by torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Potomac, MD

Our Potomac, MD garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be difficult to locate emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, contact us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard lifespan of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Routine maintenance, greasing, and making sure your garage door is in balance will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced instead of repaired. Newer units have the bonus of being significantly quieter and often have back up batteries. Call us today if you would like a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, but it still is not functioning correctly, then it may be time to contemplate replacing the garage door completely. Brand new doors have a full range of benefits, among which is bettering the curb appeal of your home and increasing home values and adding better security and safety. New garage doors contain the most current safety and security requirements to keep your family and belongings safe. New doors also provide superior insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your house as well as make the garage space more climate controlled.