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Contacting a Professional for Garage Spring Repair

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Are you dealing with worn or broken garage door springs that need replaced, like, today? Don’t attempt it yourself; call a professional. Spring repair is something best left to a specialist in exterior overhead doors and garage door service. 

Springs on garage doors are wound very tightly in order to create tension that allows the door to be lifted. When they break, they can snap with a dangerous force that’s a serious risk. Torsion springs are mounted at the center of the garage door header, at one end of the trolley track. Extension springs are stretched at either side of the garage door’s frame. 

When an extension spring snaps, a lowering door will come off track, the spring could damage your car, and anyone who is in its path is also in danger. With a torsion spring, if you mess with it in the wrong way or don’t wind it right, you could get hurt or your entire garage door could come crashing down. Then you’re dealing with a whole garage door that’s ruined, not just a broken spring. 

If the spring breaks completely, or continues to make noise after lubrication, call a professional like SACS GARAGE DOOR REPAIR. Garage doors can weigh more than 500 pounds. It’s the spring that causes all that weight to be lifted into the air, so we’re talking about a lot of tension. That kind of pressure whipping towards your body can easily mean a trip to the emergency room, to say nothing of danger to kids or pets if it should happen unexpectedly. A professional will have the right tools and be able to install just the right size spring. They’ll ensure the door is properly balanced. They’ll also properly wind the torsion springs to avoid further problems.

Warning Signs of Spring Trouble

Garage door springs usually have telltale signs they need repair. If your garage door cables are loose or slack, there’s probably a problem with the springs. The pressure from a tightly wound spring keeps the cable tight. If the pressure isn’t what it should be, there will be too much slack.

  • If the door refuses to budge, or only opens a few inches, there’s a good chance you’ve got a bad spring. The door is very heavy. It only seems light to lift because of the spring. When the spring’s not working, you feel the full weight of the door.
  • If your spring has a visible gap, or there is obvious loosening in the coils, it’s lost its tension and will need replaced. Springs unwind when they break, leaving a visible gap. In this case, you should call a professional immediately.
  • If there’s a sudden, loud bang coming from your garage, there’s a good chance your spring has snapped. It can be very startling and even dangerous. A suddenly released spring can damage cars and other equipment or your door itself. People or pets can also be harmed if they are in the way.
  • If your garage door goes down more quickly than usual, you may have a bad spring. The spring isn’t able to support the full weight of the door, causing it to fall faster.

Contact SACS for Garage Door Spring, Door & Opener Installation & Service

Dealing with a garage door problem or thinking of installing a new garage door at your home or business? We are on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, because broken garage doors rarely happen at a convenient time. We offer garage spring repair for a reasonable price, and all our work is 100% guaranteed. We can also help you install a new garage door, or provide commercial storefront door services for your business. We are a local exterior door install and repair company serving Citrus Heights and the Greater Sacramento area.

Helpful Garage Door Repair Tips From Sac’s

Garage won’t open? Don’t panic, we at Sac’s got your back. Here’s a quick start guide for garage door fixes. If you’re using an automatic garage door opener, try replacing the batteries or using a spare remote. No luck? The opener could be faulty or there may be physical damage to the door itself. Try to carefully open the door manually. If you can’t, then the issue is with the door. Inspect the tracks for blockage and check if your spring is broken. It’s easy to spot as it’ll be split cleanly in two. Still not sure? That’s okay, there’s a lot to garage repair. Give us a call and we’ll help diagnose the issue and provide a free quote.

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