You finally did it — you renovated your house to get it to look the way you want. New windows, new gardening and a new garage door complement the colors and exterior façade of your house. But before you get everything all cleared away and call it a job well done, you should check in and consider replacing one small but crucial element: your garage door springs.
Why You Should Replace Your Garage Door Springs
Garage door springs are the force and mechanical energy responsible for lifting and lowering your garage door. You may think the motorized part of your automatic door does all the work, but it’s these springs that keep and distribute the tension. Without fully functioning springs, your garage door might not move at all and can get stuck, causing multiple safety concerns.
Here’s a fact about garage door springs: they need replacing about every seven years. A typical garage door spring will last about 10,000 cycles of lifting and lowering. If you consider that you probably open and close your garage door four times a day as you leave and return, those cycles can last about seven years.
However, with more and more people using garage doors as the main entry into their houses, it’s possible you’ll need a garage door replacement spring after just four years.
The Signs Your Garage Door Spring Needs to Be Replaced
Giving a thorough glance at the tension spring connected to your garage door will provide the information you need to determine if you require a replacement spring. Here are some common issues to look for:
Loud or screeching noises — Unfamiliar noises can be more than a motor issue.
An uneven door when lifting or lowering — If your door tilts at a slant, your spring needs to be rebalanced.
Physical door damage — A substantial impact, such as hitting the garage door with your car, could knock your spring askew and cause an uneven lift.
Rust and corrosion — Rust buildup will wear down the efficiency of the spring’s tension.
Stretched-out spring coil — Gaps of two inches or more in a spring are evidence that your spring has gone through wear and tear and won’t perform accurately.
If you notice any of these issues from your overview, contact a professional immediately for garage door replacement spring service.
Allow a Professional to Replace Your Garage Door Springs
A professional technician and repair worker understands the tension, force and energy that can radiate from a functioning tension spring. When one breaks, the danger of loosening and replacing it increases. Rather than risk personal injury, a call to a certified and knowledgeable technician will save you a lot of money and time.
If you think your garage door spring may soon need replacing, contact Cornwell Door Service to schedule an appointment to replace your broken spring. We also encourage you to check out our 21-point preventative maintenance service, which provides you with an annual tune-up and a complete inspection of your entire garage door setup. Call us today at 717-273-9841!
