Garage Door Broken Spring

Ever wonder about the actual mechanisms behind your garage door? While some components are visible, others are well hidden. These hidden components, the springs, are actually the major workforce behind the scene. While many believe that the motor is the main component, the motor actually just uses the energy from the springs to move the door along the track system. Ultimately leaving the springs with the task of aiding in the opening and closing of your garage door. If one spring breaks, your garage door will no longer be able to open or close.

How many types of garage door springs are there? There are two basic types of garage door springs, Torsion Springs and Extension Springs. garage door broken spring broken garage door torsion spring broken garage door spring replacement

Torsion Springs, are springs wound up on a rod over the garage door opening. These specific springs are wound up very tightly and unfortunately for this reason, tend to have problems. As with any constantly used product, wear and tear is expected. The most common occurrences with Torsion Springs are cracks and becoming loose over time.

Word of warning – Torsion Springs are not toys! Unless you are 100% confident, that you are knowledgeable enough regarding Torsion Spring repair and can do the job, do not attempt to fix it yourself. Many homeowners have been injured trying to tighten or repair their garage door springs. Your safety is very important to us, so please just call a professional to repair or adjust your garage door springs. garage door broken spring broken garage door torsion spring broken garage door spring replacement