There are two main types of springs used for residential garage doors, those are torsion springs and extension springs. Homeowners interested in purchasing replacement springs sometimes ask, what does a garage door spring look like? That’s a good question because torsion springs and extension springs are also used in other applications. Although the springs may […]
Even the best garage door systems aren’t immune to damage. Garage doors are one of the biggest and most used parts of our homes. Read on to learn what happens when a garage door spring breaks and what you should do when you find yourself in this situation.
Need help removing your garage door springs? In this post, you’ll find instructions on how to remove your garage door springs. Be aware that attempting to remove your garage door springs can be very dangerous and not the type of project that should be done by an inexperienced DIYer. More experienced DIYers should use extreme […]
There are many parts of our home that often go overlooked. Consider your garage door, how often do you open and close your garage door on a daily or weekly basis? How often do you perform maintenance to the garage door system? Have you noticed what kind of springs are on your garage door? Let’s […]
Researching your garage door options? You’re in the right place. Your garage door opener is essential for the smooth operation of your door. It’s important to select the brand that provides you with the easiest and most secure function.
Genie and Chamberlain garage door openers are some of the most popular on the market. How do they stack up to one another? Read on to learn more.
Are you shopping for a new garage door and opener but not sure which brand of opener to purchase? As Southern California garage door experts, we’ve made it our goal to educate consumers on the differences between LiftMaster and Genie garage door openers to help them choose the best option for their homes.
Modern garage doors have automatic openers that make it easy to move in and out of our garage without having to do the heavy lifting to open or close the doors ourselves. The springs on your garage door play a major role in this task. Springs act as counterweights to the weight of the door […]
Deciding on 1 spring vs 2 springs is easy when you have a door with extension springs but what if you have torsion springs? Torsion spring systems can use 1 or 2 springs. Read on to learn more about garage door spring systems and find out if you need 1 or 2 springs for your […]
Garage doors operate with a variety of spring systems torsion springs and extension springs are the most common types. In this post, we’ll explain the differences between torsion springs vs extension springs so you can identify the type used in your existing garage and decide which type you want moving forward.
