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5 Surprising Dangers of DIY Garage Door Repair

02/17/2020

We live in the Golden Age of DIY, especially when it comes to garage door repair. Thanks to the Internet, there is an endless supply of instructional blogs, videos, and how-to guides that show you how to do just about anything yourself. Yet like haircuts, some garage door repairs you can technically do yourself — but the damage can be lasting and even dangerous. Here are a few unexpected dangers to consider when it comes to doing your own garage door maintenance.

Some DIY Garage Door Repairs Can Actually Cost You

Most people attempt to do their own garage door repairs to save money, but they can actually cost you a lot more in the long run. It may look easy in a YouTube video, but not so simple in real life. You could spend money on costly materials only to ruin those materials or even cause expensive damage to your door. The bottom line is if you aren’t sure about a repair, don’t try to do it yourself. Call a professional!

This can be true with garage door opener repair as well. Though the stakes aren’t as high, you could very well damage a new garage door opener that costs several hundred dollars. Fortunately, we offer 24/7 emergency garage door repair, including garage door opener repair. All you have to say is “Fix my door,” and we’ll be there with a solution.

Torsion Springs Can Cause Serious Bodily Injury

A word about garage door torsion springs: They are extremely dangerous. These springs are under an incredible amount of tension. (That’s why lifting a several hundred pound door feels as light as a feather.) If they should suddenly snap, they can cause serious bodily injury or even death. Always leave garage door springs to a professional garage door service. We specialize in garage door spring repair — we can do it safely and effectively.

Garage Doors Can Be a Serious Pain

Granted, the pain you’ll feel isn’t always dangerous — more like frustrating. But if you plan to repair your garage door yourself, prepare to have a roll of quarters for the Swear Jar. You’re going to need them. Like cars, repairing garage doors can be extremely frustrating. These are highly complicated mechanical devices. No job is as easy as it seems. They can easily eat up your Saturday afternoon — even if you don’t actually end up completing the job. Sometimes calling a garage door repair professional is just easier.

Falling Garage Doors Can Cause Serious Injury

Did we mention your garage door weighs at least a hundred pounds? And if you have a door made of galvanized steel, it likely weighs considerably more. That’s why doors come with safety mechanisms. If you disengage these mechanisms while you are repairing your door, it can come crashing down and cause serious injury. Be careful.

That’s why you should always be extremely careful when doing your own garage door repair. Always make sure the garage door trolley is connected.

An Improperly Repaired Garage Door Can Damage Your Vehicle

If you don’t properly repair your garage door, you could cause expensive damage to your vehicle if it comes crashing down as you’re backing out. We’ve known cars that have been totalled by a door that wasn’t fixed properly. That’s a high price to pay to avoid a $150 cost of a garage door repair.

One broken garage door spring is all it takes. While you might be able to repair garage door dents yourself, you never want to do your own garage door spring repair.

We do garage door repair in the Sacramento area. In fact, we offer emergency repair 24/7. Call us to save time, money, and even your sanity.

How to Choose a Reliable Garage Door Service

Garage doors are great when they work right. When they don’t, it feels like your whole world grinds to a halt — literally. Do you have a trusted repair service you can rely on when your garage door has issues? It’s important because we use our garage doors every day. Eventually, they are going to have problems — it’s inevitable. Talk to your friends, family, and neighbors who own their own homes. They probably have some experience dealing with garage door repair. Who do they trust in Sacramento to do a reliable job? Make sure any company you work with only hires trained and certified mechanics. They should be insured and fully guarantee their work. And check to see if they offer 24/7 emergency garage door repair service. Garage doors rarely break at convenient times. When something goes wrong, you need somebody on the job pronto!

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