Whether it’s a malfunctioning garage door opener, broken springs, or other problem, most garage door repairs are best handled by a trained garage door technician. Garage doors are more complicated than they appear which is reason alone to let a professional handle the job, but more importantly garage doors can be dangerous to work around and can pose a serious safety hazard if they are not installed or maintained properly.
Garage doors are much heavier than most people realize. Garage doors weigh hundreds of pounds but a properly adjusted garage door feels very light because they are equipped with lift assisting springs. These springs carry most of the weight of the door so it opens easily by hand or with a small automatic opener.
When the springs are out of adjustment or have been removed for repairs, the garage door becomes very heavy and can come crashing down from an open position. In fact, many homeowners have been surprised by a garage door that seems to get heavier as it is closed until it gets too heavy to lift. All that weight means that the garage door can injure someone who is standing or working in the doorway.
In addition, the powerful steel lift springs that help balance the door are under very high pressure. If they are disconnected improperly they can seriously injure or even kill someone.
An experienced garage door technician has the training and skill needed to handle garage door repairs safely. Protect yourself and your family from harm by calling a professional garage door service whenever you need garage door repairs.
