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Are you having trouble with your garage door? Understanding garage door springs is crucial in identifying, repairing, and replacing issues. In this blog post, we’ll cover all aspects of garage door springs so you can confidently tackle the problem.
Garage door springs are often used to counterbalance the weight of a heavy garage door and make it easy to open manually. Springs come in two main types: torsion springs, which are found on the door itself and mounted along its width, and extension springs, installed above the door’s horizontal track.
Although most garage doors operate smoothly, there are several warning signs that indicate it’s time to identify your springs. Here are a few things to look out for:
Before you can repair your garage door springs, you need to be able to identify them properly. Torsion springs are typically located at the top of the door and are typically mounted above the track on a metal rod. Extension springs are found near the top of the door, connected to either side with cables.
If you’re able to identify your garage door springs correctly and you have identified one or more of the warning signs listed above, you may be able to repair your springs with a few simple tools.
If repair isn’t an option, it’s time to replace your springs. To do this, you’ll need to:
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If you’ve tried to identify, repair, or replace your garage door springs but haven’t succeeded, it may be time to call a professional.
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