Short answer: Springs do the heavy lifting on every garage door. Knowing the failure signs helps you avoid getting stuck.
Springs do the heavy lifting on every garage door. Knowing the failure signs helps you avoid getting stuck.
Telltale Symptoms
You may hear a sharp bang, find the door stuck at the floor, notice it opens only a few inches before stopping, or see a clear separation in the coiled spring above the door.
Leave the Tension to a Pro
A wound torsion spring stores enough force to cause serious injury. Because the job needs the right winding bars and a correctly rated spring, it should be handled by a trained technician.
Frequently Asked Questions
Telltale Symptoms?
You may hear a sharp bang, find the door stuck at the floor, notice it opens only a few inches before stopping, or see a clear separation in the coiled spring above the door.
Leave the Tension to a Pro?
A wound torsion spring stores enough force to cause serious injury. Because the job needs the right winding bars and a correctly rated spring, it should be handled by a trained technician.
How do I get help with this?
Call (650) 761-1993 and describe the situation, your exact location, and what you need. Timing is confirmed on that call rather than promised in advance.
Call for help: (650) 761-1993 — a straight answer and an honest estimate before any work begins.