Garage door springs like most repairs are a combination of common sense, a bit of knowhow and most importantly the proper tools for the job. If you’re handy and mechanically inclined it might be feasible for you to replace your own garage door springs, if not then leave your replacement garage door springs to the professionals.
Here are a few basics just to give you an idea of how it works. Extension garage door springs which are mainly found on residential garage doors and usually on 10’ wide doors or less are always replaced in pairs. When it’s time to replace extension springs or adjust extension springs the garage door is always put in the open position. The garage door opener should be unplugged and the overhead door secured in the open position. When the garage door is in the open position the minimum load is on the extension springs which allows disconnection and the installation of replacement garage door springs or adjustment.
Today’s extension springs usually have double end loops and should always be installed with safety cables which will usually be an additional charge by any reputable garage door repair company. The safety cable in event of spring or cable failure will prevent a fully loaded spring from flying through the air and damaging property or seriously injuring someone.
A professional garage door repair company will always inspect the related moving parts for wear and recommend replacement cables, safety cables, sheave wheels or pulleys and garage door rollers. Replacing some of the failing components but not all will only cause a future service problem and create a potential safety hazard.
Garage door springs when adjusted properly will allow your overhead garage door to work smooth and quiet and will also prolong the life of your garage door and automatic garage door opener.
Proper lubrication is also a must and will allow the related components to your garage door springs to work free without binding and again promotes a safe, smooth and quiet garage door.
This blog post was provided by Duluth GA Garage Doors
