Hello. I’m Maria Jardine. I’d love to talk to my readers about garage door maintenance and repairs. When you take the time to keep your garage doors in great condition, you can reduce your costs over the life of the doors. Well-maintained garage doors retain their easy movement and attractive appearance for years longer than ones that do not receive the proper level of care. On this site, I will teach you all the maintenance and repair techniques needed to keep your garage doors in phenomenal condition. Come by often to learn all you can about maintaining your garage doors.
Garage door tension springs are tightly coiled metal that can break without warning. Your tension springs will last about 5 to 7 years and may need to be adjusted periodically by your garage door repair specialist. You might hear a tension spring snap, and you will see visible proof as to why you shouldn't touch tension springs without knowing what you are doing. The spring will spread across your garage, leaving no doubt that the spring has snapped. If your garage door springs are not holding your door open all the way, or you suspect they are not tight enough to hold the weight of your door, it's time to call for garage door spring repair to address the problem.
Your Door is Opening Slowly
When your garage door is opening much slower than normal, the issue can be your tension springs or the opener. If the springs aren't doing their job of supporting the heavyweight of the door, the opener will strain to open the door. When the opener is starting to fail, this can also make your door move slowly. Both problems can be occurring at the same time and will need to be repaired for your door to work correctly.
The Door Shuts While In the Open Position
Your door can shut a few inches or more, even when it is in the open position. This means the door is not being held in place by your tension springs. The door can shut a few feet, making it clear that your tension springs are not working. If a tension spring snaps when your garage door is open, this will cause the door to slam down on anything that is below. Keep you and your family safe by having tension springs adjusted or replaced as needed.
The Longevity of Your Tension Springs and Opener
Tension springs last about 5 to 7 years, while an opener is going to last up to 15 years. If you don't get your tension springs adjusted, this can cause your opener to burn out early. A garage door repair service will be able to figure out what is going on with your garage door and determine what needs to be repaired.
When it comes to tension springs, never touch them yourself. The tightly coiled metal can cause serious damage if you are too close and the spring snaps. Get the help you need to keep your garage door working well.
Share26 November 2019
