Replacing Garage Door Springs in 4 Easy Steps

Here is my suggested “4-Step Process for Repairing Garage Door Springs:

Step 1 – Remove Your Vehicle From The Garage

You must be thinking to yourself, “I wouldn’t have an issue if I could only pull my car out of the garage.” If you’re saying this, you’re most likely frustrated. The best method to deal with a scenario like this is to remain calm and look for quick solutions that will allow you to resume your normal way of life without being disrupted by this common occurrence. The fact that your garage door springs are broken does not preclude you from using the garage door. It is still on track with its rollers and can be operated manually.

To manually lift the door, pull the red emergency release cable positioned above it. Remember that the garage door is a heavy thing, and it is significantly heavier without the assistance of the spring, which would ordinarily offset the weight. If the weight is too great for you to lift, enlist the assistance of another person. If you drop the door when manually lifting it, DO NOT TRY TO STOP IT WITH YOUR FOOT. Dropping a 300-pound door on your foot or any other part of your body is guaranteed to destroy your day.

Step 2 – Determine Your Spring

Determine whether your spring is an extension or a torsion spring. Torsion and extension springs exert the same force as the weight of your garage door. This counterbalances the 200 to 300 pound door, making it weight neutral and easy to open.

At the top of the interior of the door, a Torsion spring goes across a bar. The spring is wound and extremely tense. Torsion spring tension is what lifts the weight of the garage door.

On either side of the door, there are extension springs. These springs function similarly to large steel rubber bands, extending as the door is dropped.

Step 3: Purchase New Springs

You must replace your springs now that you know what type they are. You should replace all of your garage door springs at once. One damaged garage door spring indicates that the second one is about to break due to similar aging and weathering. Unless you enjoy the frustrations and inconveniences, there’s no logical reason to mend one spring at a time and just wait for the other one to break.

Furthermore, having one old spring and one new spring will put your garage door off of equilibrium. You’ll also burn out the motor on your garage door opener, which will cause even more issues. New garage door springs can be found and purchased at your local hardware store, such as Home Depot or Lowes. Prices will vary depending on the size, quality, coating, and number of cycles of the spring.

Size – You’ll need to measure your present spring to determine what size replacement you’ll require. You will require four precise measurements: (1) Wind Direction (2) Wire Length (3) Torsion springs are measured inner diameter, while extension springs are measured outside diameter. (4) The Spring’s Overall Length.

Is the coating galvanized, powder coated, or oil tempered? Which will be the most rust-resistant?

Installation is the fourth step.

Installing new garage door springs is not only a time-consuming and complicated job, but it is also potentially dangerous. You must keep in mind that the garage door springs are more tense than Steve Carell in the role of the 40-Year-Old Virgin. The smallest error or mis-calibration could be fatal.

9 times out of 10, homeowners will find fixing or replacing garage door springs to be too difficult, if not dangerous. Most people do not have the time or motivation to replace or repair a damaged spring on their own. If this describes you, your best bet is to contact a skilled specialist. It will also save you time measuring and purchasing for the appropriate springs.

This knowledge, hopefully, will not only assist you and your family enjoy a safe and pleasant summer, but will also keep you prepared and educated in the event that this occurs at any time of year!

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Sophia Bennett is an art historian and freelance writer with a passion for exploring the intersections between nature, symbolism, and artistic expression. With a background in Renaissance and modern art, Sophia enjoys uncovering the hidden meanings behind iconic works and sharing her insights with art lovers of all levels. When she’s not visiting museums or researching the latest trends in contemporary art, you can find her hiking in the countryside, always chasing the next rainbow.

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