The springs on your garage door system are one of the most important parts needed to keep your door functioning properly. Springs are counterweights that provide the force needed to lift and lower the garage door. Unfortunately, all springs eventually break. In this post, we’ll tell you more about garage door spring repair costs.
Springs are the most important element of your garage door system. Sure, the power gets it going and the motor means you don’t have to lift the door yourself but without the springs, the power and motor are useless. You may already know this if you’re shopping for replacement spring options. You’ll be happy to […]
A garage door that won’t open always feels like the biggest inconvenience. One of the most common reasons garage doors won’t open is a worn out or broken spring (or springs). Broken springs are normal and inevitable, after so much use the metal wears out and snaps. In this post, we’ll focus on garage door spring […]
If your garage door springs suddenly broke you may be wondering how long should garage door springs last. Although all springs have a cycle life some springs last longer than others. Much of this depends on how much use the springs get. Read on to learn more about types of garage door springs and cycle […]
Is it dangerous to replace garage door springs? Yes. Our experienced technicians make the process of replacing garage door springs look easy but it’s actually a dangerous task. This type of repair is best left to home improvement experts and skilled DIYers.
Can I just replace one garage door spring? Is a common question when homeowners are dealing with a broken garage door spring. Purchasing one replacement spring is only acceptable when one spring can properly support the weight of the garage door. If the garage door system needs multiple springs to smoothly lift and lower the […]
Garage doors are one of the most used parts of our homes. They are heavy and have lots of moving parts that will wear down and eventually break. When it is time to replace the torsion springs it is highly recommended that you consult with an expert. Based on your consultation you can choose to […]
A successful spring replacement begins by ordering the correct parts. Installing the wrong springs can be stressful and result in a poorly balanced door. In this guide, we’ll explain what extension springs are, what doors you’ll find them on, and how to choose the right garage door extension springs.
It’s not uncommon for garage door springs to fail. Some garage door springs give out after a few years and others last over a decade but eventually, they do give out. Dealing with garage door springs is never fun or convenient. One of the most common questions we get asked when dealing with broken springs […]
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 […]
