Garage Door Springs Repair

Garage doors are one of the most important objects in the house that usually go unnoticed unless one fine day it stops working. And mostly this happens when there is a problem with the garage door springs. These springs hold the garage door in place and allow it to close and open smoothly. But daily use, heavy weight and weather extremes invariably tend to cause wear and tear to the springs. This can cause the springs to either malfunction or break down.

Garage doors usually have two types of springs; Torsion springs that are installed above the closed garage door, and extension springs that are attached on the upper horizontal tracks on both the sides of the door. Both kind of springs are under a huge amount of tension considering they are uplifting such heavy weight of the garage door. So, when they break or snap, it causes the door to come down with such an intense force that can harm anyone in its way. Once you have gauzed that there is something unusual about how your garage door is working or if there is some issue with the garage door spring, it is best to called a skilled technician who has the expertise to undertake this task.

Garage Door Springs Repair in Killeen Texas

Why should you hire a professional garage door repair company to fix broken or damaged springs? If the garage door springs suddenly snap, they can cause serious accidents. In fact many accidents resulting in deaths have been reported when people with no expertise were trying to fix the spring issue on their own. Always remember that due to high tension, garage door springs pose a very serious risk that should not be taken lightly. Our technicians will be experts and most importantly trained to fix the springs safely and efficiently. We have the required tools and hardware and deep knowledge of how springs work and what can actually go wrong and how to prevent any mishap.  

But before you call the technicians, make sure that the unusual squeaky noises coming from the garage door is not because the springs require lubrication. So, try to apply some lubricant and see if the noise stops. If it doesn’t it only indicates that you should hire a professional help to solve the issue.

How can you know the garage door springs need repair or replacement?

There are a few common signs that indicates that there can something serious with your garage door springs. For example, if your garage door is not responding to the opener in spite of the fact that the device is in perfect operating condition, it means something can be wrong with the springs.   There are other signs too like your garage door stops suddenly in the middle while closing down or opening or if it looks out of balance.

Don’t leave the springs unattended if you feel they are faulty. A malfunctioning spring can cause serious injuries to pets, children including yourself and can also cause damage to your vehicle. Call your local garage door repair company to help with the spring repair or replacement.