Garage Door Spring Repair in the Phoenix Metro Area
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Regardless of design, garage doors endure more use and wear than most home components. Behind the details designed to complement the house's appearance, the doors also have a complex mechanism that keeps them operating smoothly.
A vital part of this mechanism includes the garage door springs. Garage doors have one of two types of springs: extension or torsion springs.
Extension springs have dominated the market for many years and are still a popular choice. They cost less and can be found in residential applications more than in commercial.
Extension springs store energy by extending or stretching. Standard garage doors usually have two extension springs, one on each side of the door, running parallel to a horizontal track.
Torsion springs, located under a metal shaft above the garage door opening, cost more and have fewer exposed parts because they rely on torque instead of extension.
Garage doors require the extension or torsion spring system for lowering and raising safely and efficiently. Homeowners might need to consider garage door spring replacement if the garage door doesn't stay up when opened, makes too much noise, the door falls faster when closing, or the door is crooked.
Keep in mind that when replacing a damaged spring, it's best to replace both at the same time since the other is likely to show signs of damage soon.
Garage Door Spring Repair - Best Practices
Replacing Both Springs
If one garage door spring shows signs of damage and the other one seems to be in relatively good condition, it's natural for homeowners to only want to change the broken spring. However, most experienced garage door installers recommend replacing both, even if it seems illogical.
The springs ensure the garage door stays balanced; when one breaks, it disrupts the balance. Replacing only the damaged spring will increase the garage door's functionality and reduce wear and tear. However, the underlying wear on the other spring will likely cause the problem to reappear shortly.
Replacing only one spring is a short-term solution but imagine having to call the garage door service two weeks later to replace the other spring. While homeowners don't have to replace both springs, it's often the most cost-effective and less time-consuming decision.
Using The Correct Springs
The correct garage door springs are essential because they literally do all the heavy lifting. When springs need replacing, homeowners should determine whether the garage door has extension or torsion springs. But it’s not that simple because each type has a few categories.
Extension spring subtypes include open-looped ends, double-looped ends, and clipped ends.
Torsion springs come in four categories: standard torsion spring, early set torsion spring, steel rolling door torsion spring, and torque master torsion spring.
The differences between types range from small to monumental in terms of costs, functionality, and fit for a specific door. Choosing the right spring might prove difficult, and a qualified garage door installer can assist in the process for the best outcome.
Safety Inspection
Routine safety inspections ensure the garage doors last for the longest possible time. Ideally, homeowners should inspect their garage doors twice a year for wear and tear, frayed cables, and evidence of rust or corrosion.
Sometimes spotting damage isn't easy, and a professional garage door technician's training comes in handy. They can check the condition of the springs, test the garage door balance, determine whether the photo eye sensors work correctly, and more.
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