Garage Door Repair in Takoma Park, MD Maryland 20912

Garage Door Problems

A garage door is something you shouldn't need to think about very much. When you arrive at your home, you want to be able to press the remote button and the door should open and then close without any issues. Yet, unfortunately, bad things happen, and it doesn't always function as you hope.

There are dozens of things which might fail with your garage door at any moment. It could get stuck open, triggering a severe security danger. It could get stuck closed, requiring you to leave your auto or items needing storage outdoors, open to burglars, or inclement 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 accidentally backed your automobile into your garage door when attempting to leave the garage and damaged the door in the process, try to stay calm. Many individuals have done this, unintentionally pressing the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. 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 take care of the issue soon. Garage door dents not only hurt your property's curb appeal, it can cause a prospective safety and security issue and also leave your garage door prone to more damage.

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

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

Garage Door Won't Open or Close

A garage door that won't open or shut could be caused by many different issues including broken springs or cables, broken or damaged sensors, or a damaged garage door opener. Our Takoma Park garage door service pros can perform an inspection to determine the reason and get it working again for you.

Damaged Garage Door Springs

Broken springs are a frequent issue which arises after many years of use.  We can help with torsion or extension spring maintenance, replacing broken springs, or adjusting springs for residential or business properties.  We can also assist 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 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 impossible to open.  If you see damaged hinges, get them fixed as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Broken Garage Door Panels

If your garage door panels are broken, or the hardware needs fixing, our service technicians can get this fixed 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 need a new remote to be set up.  Our Takoma Park garage door service technicians can repair and program garage remotes, program car remotes, and also install exterior 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 misaligned, give us a call to get it fixed.

Garage Door Banging Sound

Banging sounds are often caused by unbalanced doors.  It's important to get this issue repaired 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 deteriorate 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 lubrication , unbalanced doors, or a garage door opener that was not properly installed.

Garage Door Scraping Sounds

Scraping noises are often the result of unbalanced doors.

Squeaking Garage Door

Squeaking sounds could be the result of a loose roller or hinge, parts needing lubrication, 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 lubrication, loose rollers or hinges, a stripped garage door opener gear, or an improperly installed opener.

Slapping Garage Door Sound

Slapping sounds are sometimes caused by a loose chain.

Vibrating Garage Door Noise

Vibrating sounds are often caused by loose parts or rollers needing grease.

Popping Sound Garage Door

Popping noises might be caused by torsion spring issues.

Emergency Garage Door Repair in Takoma Park, MD

Our Takoma Park, MD garage specialists offer 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repairs. It can be hard to find emergency assitance. If you are having a garage emergency, phone us right away for assistance.

Garage Door Opener Installation

The average lifespan of a garage door opener is approximately 10-15 years. Regular maintenance, lubrication, and making sure your garage door is balanced will increase the lifespan of your opener. For safety and security reasons, if you own a garage door opener that was produced before 1993, it’s recommended to have it replaced and not repaired. Newer openers have the added benefit of being much quieter and sometimes come with back up batteries. Contact us today if you need a new garage door opener installed.

New Garage Doors

After you have done repeated repairs or maintenance on your garage door, but it still is not functioning correctly, then it might be time to consider replacing the garage door completely. New doors have a wide spectrum of benefits, one of which is bettering the curb appeal of your property and increasing home values and providing better security and safeguards. Brand new garage doors have the most up to date safety and security standards to protect your home and belongings. Newer doors additionally provide the best insulation and may aid in regulating the temperature of your house and also make the garage space more comfortable.