Garage Door Repair in Potomac, MD Maryland 20854

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you do not want to need to worry about very much. When you get at your home, you should be able to touch the remote button and the door ought to open and then close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, frustrating things happen, and it may not always function as you would like.

There are dozens of things which may go wrong with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, causing a security problem. It could get stuck shut, making it to where you must leave your automobile or products needing storing outdoors, susceptible to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck shut with your automobile inside, and you may not be able to get to your job or an important appointment. A door that becomes stuck midway is also a safety and security issue.

If you by accident reversed your car into your door when attempting to drive out of the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to stay calm. Many people have done this, mistakenly pressing the accelerator instead of the brake. In areas with icy winters, it's common for people to slide on a frozen driveway and bump into the garage door.

If you have damage or any other thing wrong with your garage door, you will need to deal with the problem soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your home's appearance, it can cause a possible safety and security threat and also leave your door prone to additional 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 close might be caused by a variety of different problems including broken springs and cables, broken or misaligned sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Potomac garage door technicians can do an inspection to determine the reason and get it repaired for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Damaged springs are a common complaint which appears after years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring service, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or business properties.  We can also help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Broken or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables break over time.  We'll get a service pro 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 spot broken hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Dented Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are damaged, or the hardware needs repairing, our service technicians 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 controllers can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you might require a new remote to be programmed.  Our Potomac garage door contractors can repair and program remote controls, set up car remotes, and also put in exterior 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 out of whack, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging sounds are frequently caused by unbalanced doors.  It's important to get this problem repaired sooner rather than later to prevent other damage from happening.

Weather Stripping Repair

As your garage door ages, the weather stripping or trim may break down and need repair.  Repairing the weather stripping will help insulate your garage and keep undesirable animals outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

Rattling noises may be the result of loose nuts or bolts, dry parts needing oiling , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not correctly put in.

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are generally the result of misaligned doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be caused by a loose roller or hinge, parts needing oiling, 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 might be caused by parts needing lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an incorrectly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Noise

Slapping sounds are generally caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Sound

Vibrating noises are generally caused by loose parts or rollers needing grease.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises might be the result of torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Potomac, MD

Our Potomac, MD garage technicians offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency help. If you are encountering a garage emergency, call us immediately for help.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is roughly 10-15 years. General upkeep, lubing, and making sure your garage door is in balance will increase the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you have a garage door opener that was built before 1993, it’s always recommended to have it replaced instead of fixed. Newer openers have the extra perk of being significantly quieter and often come with back up batteries. Contact us today if you want to have a new garage door opener connected.

New Garage Doors

After doing repeated repairs or maintenance service on your garage door, if it still isn't working correctly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a wide scope of benefits, among which is bettering the curb appeal of your property and increasing home values and providing better security and safety. New garage doors contain the most up to date safety and security standards to keep your family and property safe. Newer doors additionally give better insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home's interior as well as make the garage space more comfortable.