Garage Door Repair in Takoma Park, MD Maryland 20912

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is a thing you do not want to have to think about very much. When you get at your home, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and close without any problems. Yet, sadly, frustrating things happen, and it might not always function as you would like.

There are a lot of things which might fail with your garage door at any minute. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck shut, requiring you to leave your automobile or items needing storing outside, vulnerable to burglars, or bad weather. Worse yet, it could get stuck closed 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 problem.

If you unintentionally backed your automobile into your garage door when trying to leave the garage and hurt the panels in the process, try to relax. Many people have done this, mistakenly pushing down on the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. In areas with icy winters, it's not uncommon for people to slide on an ice covered driveway and smash into the garage door.

If you have damage or something else wrong with your garage door, you will need to address the issue quickly. Garage door damage not only hurts your home's curb appeal, it can trigger a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your garage door vulnerable to more damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Shut

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 damaged sensors, or a broken garage door opener. Our Takoma Park garage door pros can perform an evaluation to figure out the issue and get it fixed for you.

Broken Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a common issue which happens after 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 help with both torque master and torsion springs.

Damaged or Frayed Garage Door Cables

Cables can break over time.  We'll get someone out to install new cables or fix broken cables.

Broken Garage Door Hinges

Hardware and hinges can wear out with a lot of use.  Broken hinges can injure the garage door and make it hard to open.  If you spot broken hinges, get them repaired as soon as you can to prevent further damage.

Damaged Garage Door Panels

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

Garage door remotes

Garage door remotes can break down over time.  Sometimes a simple battery replacement can solve it, but other times you could require a new remote to be set up.  Our Takoma Park garage door contractors can replace and program garage remotes, set up car remotes, and also install exterior garage door keypads.

Misaligned 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 not working right, give us a call to get it repaired.

Garage Door Banging Noise

Banging noises are often caused by out of balance doors.  It's important to get this issue addressed sooner rather than later to keep other damage from occurring.

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 wildlife outside.

Rattling Garage Door Noises

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

Garage Door Scraping Noises

Scraping sounds are usually the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking noises could be due to a loose roller or hinge, parts needing greasing, or misaligned doors.

Rubbing Noise Garage Door

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

Grinding Sound Garage Door

Grinding noises 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 sometimes 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 the result of torsion spring problems.

24/7 Emergency Service in Takoma Park, MD

Our Takoma Park, MD garage experts offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to locate emergency assitance. If you are experiencing a garage emergency, contact us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The normal life of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Proper upkeep, oiling, and checking that your garage door is in balance will increase the life of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener which was built before 1993, it’s advisable to have it replaced and not fixed. Newer machines have the added benefit of being much quieter and frequently have back up battery systems. Contact us today if you would like a new garage door opener put in.

New Garage Doors

Once you have done repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, if it still is not working correctly, then it might be time to think about replacing the garage door . Newer doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your property and raising home values and adding improved security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors have the most current safety and security requirements to protect your home and all it contains. Newer doors also give the best insulation and might help regulate the temperature of your home as well as make the garage space more comfortable.