Issues with Garage Doors That Spring Up and Need Repairs

Garage door springs can break, causing the door to stop working. There are many reasons garage door springs can fail. First, there is a natural break-in period every spring goes through. This occurs because the spring will stretch out over time with repeated usage and cause it to get weaker. This is an expected part of the job and should be planned in by your household budget to allow for replacement at a certain moment. Many people are unaware that their springs may have reached this point. However, continuous usage or strain on the doors can lead to a quicker failure. More detailed information about common issues with garage door springs and how to fix them follows: 

Why Spring Issues Occur

The most common garage door spring is a torsion system, which is located over the top of your door and allows it to open and close with ease. The other is extension springs that run vertically alongside your door and help lift the weight when you open it.

Since these springs are under constant pressure and tension, they wear out fairly rapidly. Depending on how often you use your garage door, they can last anywhere from five to fifteen years. When they break or become worn, they can cause many issues with your garage door:

• It may not be able to open or close all the way.
• You may hear strange noises when attempting to operate it.
• The opener system may not work.

If you attempt to operate your door knowing there are issues with it, you could end up doing more damage to it than was already present. Have these issues checked out by a garage door repair professional to prevent further damage. 

Lubricating Garage Door Springs

If you don't take care of these springs, they will break sooner or later. To prevent accidents, you should perform regular maintenance on them. This can be as simple as lubricating your garage door springs every few months.

Here is how you can lubricate your garage door springs:

• Use a ladder and make sure it's secure before proceeding.
• Spray lubricant on the torsion spring and rollers on both sides.
• Repeat the process for extension springs and hinges.

You should do this at least once every six months and more often if you use your garage a lot.

Checking the Tracks and Rollers

The tracks and rollers are what cause your garage door to open and close smoothly. Many companies even offer free inspections to find out if your garage door needs maintenance. If the tracks are corroded, then it means that the lubricant has worn away over time and needs to be replaced.

If the door does not operate smoothly, use a clean cloth to wipe off any dirt or debris. It helps if you can visually inspect the tracks and rollers while observing how they move as well.

Doing this maintenance to the tracks can also prevent damage to the springs. Therefore, you might want to have these areas checked when having garage door springs repaired. 

Garage door springs are an incredibly important part of your garage doors. Contact a garage door spring repair service for help repairing these issues.

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