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October 30, 2018

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Garage Door Springs, The Danger Zone

Usually, the largest mechanical thing around your house is the overhead garage door - the one you're driving your car through, sometimes without even opening it. The major, and the most dangerous component of the overhead door is the garage door spring - (or springs depending on the design), which supports the entire weight of the door panels (sometimes over 400 pounds) and helps you to lift/lower the entire door assembly. I have personally installed 3 overhead garage doors with 2 different types of springs, and you do have to trust me on that - garage door springs are under enormous pressure and you can get seriously injured or even killed when performing such work. If you decide to take your chances - it is imperative that you follow instructions to the last detail! Even if you have a friend or a professional doing it for you, read it and check everything after the installer finishes the job. The garage overhead doors have no safety brakes (at least I haven't heard about...

Garage Door Spring Replacement Tips and Advice

Garage door spring replacement is an anticipated measure since springs are usually apt to deterioration. Door springs usually do the work a lot since they ensure that the door opens and closes the way it should be. So if you notice that your door is not opening or closing evenly, this can be an indication that you need to replace the door springs. Make sure that you check the garage doors and its springs in order to avoid any accidents or further damage. There are two door springs for a garage that you should be familiar with, the torsion spring and the extension spring. Door torsion springs for the garage are found along the top of the garage doors. It works using the mechanism of twisting. Sturdy cables are attached to the garage door, and when the torsion springs begin to twist, these cables help the door lift as it opens. Conversely, the torsion springs extend when the door closes. Torsion springs are difficult and dangerous to replace, so you need to be very careful or bette...

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