Replacement Of Garage Door Springs: What Should You Know?

Repairs
to the garage door spring almost always involve complete replacement of the
springs. It is because springs generally do their job very well to the point
where they fail completely – that is, when they break. The springs make it much
easier to raise and lower the door. They generally last longer, but nothing is
permanent. Climate changes, improper installation, lack of maintenance may
cause weaken the metal and leads to a pause. In these situations, a complete
garage door spring replacement service is required. Get in touch with “Secure
For Sure”, the pioneer company in garage door repair, maintenance and
installation services.How
to know that a spring has broken?Most
people don't realize that the garage door spring is broken until they realize
that the automatic door opening is making a lot more noise than usual, or that
it's not working very well. Garage doors can weigh several hundred pounds. The
springs usually break when they are fully stretched or twisted under tension,
and can sound like a gunshot. If you are at home when this happens, you will
probably hear it and not know what it is. Later, you will realize that
something is wrong with your garage door as it is not performing as it should.Security
warningIf
you have a garage door opener and you suspect a spring has broken, do not
disconnect the door opener by pulling the red emergency release lever while the
door is open. If you do, the door can collapse, with nothing to stop it. This
is an extremely dangerous situation. It is never safe to leave the door open
when a spring breaks because someone may try to close the door without
realizing how heavy it is. If you want to leave the door open until you can
make repairs, lock the door latch on both sides so that the door cannot move
and disconnect the garage door open button. If you want to close the door, you
can try to close it with the opener, making sure there is nothing in the way of
the door.Types
of garage door springsMost
residential garage doors have one of two types of springs – torsion and
extension. Torsion springs are sturdy springs mounted on a metal rod. Extension
springs are long, lighter springs, perpendicular to the door and mounted above
the horizontal parts of the door tracks. These springs are tensioned by
stretching, using cables and pulleys. If you have old springs that do not have
safety cables, you should install safety cables even if you are not replacing
the springs. Garage
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or hire a professional?The
fact is that a practical owner who is competent with tools and has a basic
understanding of mechanical systems can replace any type of garage door spring.
The procedures are very simple, but involve many steps that must be done in the
correct order, just as professionals do. But, how many people have this kind of
skill and knowledge regarding garage door spring replacement? In any case,
working with large, heavy springs is inherently dangerous. Always count on
professionals.