Garage Door Repair in Potomac, MD Maryland 20854

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you should not have to worry about very much. When you arrive at your home, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door should open and shut without any problems. Yet, regrettably, bad things happen, and it does not always work as you hope.

There are a lot of things which may go wrong with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck closed, making it to where you must leave your automobile or products needing storage outside, susceptible to burglars, or inclement weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed with your vehicle 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 unintentionally backed your car into your door when trying to leave the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay clear headed. Many individuals have done this, accidentally pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on a frozen driveway and collide into the garage door.

If you experience damage or anything else wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the issue quickly. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's appearance, it can trigger a possible 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 here:

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or close could be due to a variety of different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Potomac garage door pros can do an inspection to figure out the cause and get it fixed 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 maintenance, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or commercial properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can 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 regular use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you notice damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent additional damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs repairing, our service pros can get this fixed for you.  Our Potomac team members work with wooden garage doors, steel garage doors, and vinyl garage doors.

Garage door clickers

Garage door remotes can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can do the trick, but other times you might need a new remote to be programmed.  Our Potomac garage door pros can replace and program garage remotes, program vehicle remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned garage door

Keeping your garage door correctly aligned is very important, and will increase the life of both your garage door and garage door opener.  If something is out of whack, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are frequently caused by misaligned doors.  It's best to get this problem addressed sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from taking place.

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 critters out.

Rattling Garage Door Sounds

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are usually caused by unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

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

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

Rubbing could be caused by bent tracks or a jammed or tight track which needs repair.

Grinding Noise Garage Door

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

Slapping Garage Door Sound

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 Sound Garage Door

Popping sounds could 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 challenging to find emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, contact us immediately for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The standard life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, lubrication, and taking care to be sure your garage door is in balance will increase the life of your opener. For safety reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s always advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer machines have the bonus of being significantly quieter and often have included back up battery functionality. Contact us today if you would like a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

After performing multiple repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it still is not functioning correctly, then it may be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. Newer doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, including bettering the curb appeal of your house and improving home values and providing improved security and safety. New garage doors contain the most current safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. Newer doors also give the best insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your home and also make the garage space more climate controlled.