How to Fix a Broken Garage Door Spring
A malfunctioning garage door is an annoying and potentially dangerous problem. One of the most common causes of this problem is a broken garage door spring. If you're having trouble with your garage door, it's important to know the steps for correcting the issue and getting back on track.
Can You Replace a Broken Torsion Spring?
One of the most common problems garage owners will encounter are broken torsion springs. Torsion springs, which are found above the garage door and attached to metal bars, are an essential part of the door’s opening and closing mechanism. Extension springs serve a similar purpose, but will be found on either side of the door instead.
Replacing the torsion spring is a tricky and potentially dangerous task
Since dealing with a broken garage door spring is risky, it’s important to take certain precautions. You should wear goggles and other protective gear when you’re handling the springs. Also, make sure that the door is completely closed and turned off before you start. You can replace the torsion spring by carefully winding it onto its shaft with a torque wrench. Once tightened, double check to ensure that it's securely in place.
Whether there is a problem with the winding of torsion springs, or your extension springs are unable to relax and constrict effectively, our team at Anytime Garage Door can quickly diagnose the problem and offer spring replacements.
Why Do Garage Door Springs Fail?
Torsion springs, one of the most common form of springs used in heavy garage doors (which often weigh more than 300 lbs.), can fail. These springs relax and contract every time you open and close a garage door, meaning they are susceptible to breaking over time.
In the event of the torsion springs failing, and your garage door not opening or closing as it used to, we recommend calling trained professionals to help. Our team can quickly provide spring repair services. Our friendly team provide garage door spring replacement services that are timely and affordable. Our quick turnaround time, and the huge range of springs we carry with us, mean we can get the job done quickly.
Reach out to Anytime Garage Door for Same Day Garage Door Repair
Our garage door spring repair service isn’t only popular because of our quick turnaround time; it's the quality of springs we use that sets us apart. Our trucks are equipped with torsion springs of all sizes, and we can ensure that we install springs that provide the right counterbalance to your door depending on its weight.
With the highest quality springs, the friendliest and most experienced team around, and a two-hour turnaround time, you can count on Anytime Garage Door for quick repair service. Find a location near you, or give us a call to learn more about garage door spring replacement from Anytime.
