Garage door springs are essential to the proper functioning of your door. If properly maintained, they can last for years. However, with any moving parts, they can break down and therefore need replacing. Garage Doors R Us of Orlando can quickly replace your garage door springs and get your door back running smoothly.

Types Of Garage Door Springs

  1. Extension Springs: These are common in older homes. They require more parts to install. There are two extension springs for every garage door. They can be found on either side of the door, running parallel to the horizontal track.
  2. Torsion Springs: These springs can be found above the opening of your garage door. They turn to open your door and distribute the door’s weight evenly to reduce shaking as it opens. They hold tension when wound up and release tension when your door rises.

Signs To Replace Your Garage Door Spring

When a garage door springs breaks, it can be very challenging to replace it on your own. Always have a professional install a new spring. Some of the common ways to tell if your springs are broken is listed below.

  • Misalignment: Your door is crooked or off track, and misaligned. The result could be from bad springs.
  • Strange noise: Loud banging or snapping indicates your springs are broken. You may also experience excessive squeaking.
  • Quickly shutting: A tell-tale sign your springs are bad is if your door closes very fast. This usually implies your springs are on their last leg and can’t hold the weight of your door correctly.
  • Not opening: Although a door that refuses to open could be a sign of other door issues, it may also be because your springs are bad. Never attempt to open your door on your own because that could be when they snap.
  • Jerking: If your door struggles to rise or fall, and jerks, your springs are struggling to hold the weight.

Schedule Spring Repair

When your door springs breaks, Garage Doors R Us is ready to help. We have been operating since 2006 and provide garage door repair services to homeowners across Central Florida.

Do you live in the Orlando area? We are happy to install a new spring or perform any
garage door repair services for you. Call us at (407) 592-0339 or schedule an appointment online today!