Garage door springs are a very important component of your garage door. Without the springs, the garage door would be difficult or impossible to open. In addition, garage door springs must be properly adjusted for the door to operate smoothly and safely. A garage door either has torsion springs mounted over the opening parallel with the door or extension springs mounted along the horizontal door tracks.
These springs are made of steel and are designed to last for thousands of opening and closing cycles, but over time the springs fatigue and need to be adjusted. Eventually, garage door springs will break and need to be replaced.
If your garage door springs need to be adjusted or if you need to replace a broken garage door spring, this is one time that you should call a reputable garage door contractor instead of trying to do it yourself. The main reason is that garage door springs can be very dangerous if handled improperly. The springs are under tremendous pressure and can cause a serious injury or even death if pressure is suddenly released.
In addition, garage door springs may all look alike, but there are many different sizes and lengths. The springs must be matched to your garage door in order to work properly. Finally, proper adjustment is critical for your garage door to operate properly and safely. Improperly adjusted garage door springs can put an unnecessary strain on the automatic opener causing it to wear out quickly. More importantly, an improperly adjusted garage door can be a safety hazard, especially for pets and children. An experienced garage door technician can replace or adjust your garage door springs.
