ALIGNING GARAGE DOOR SENSORS: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

Garage Door Repair

Garage doors are an essential part of any home, providing security and protection for your vehicles and belongings. However, have you ever wondered how a garage door manages to lift and lower so effortlessly? The answer lies in the garage door springs.

There are two types of garage door springs: torsion springs and extension springs. These springs are designed to hold enormous pressure when the door is closed, assisting in lifting the door when you want to open it. Torsion springs are tightly coiled and compressed, often with a metal cable drum that tightens the spring as the door is lowered. On the other hand, extension springs run parallel to the overhead tracks and are stretched when the door is lowered.

Garage door springs are crucial because they enable you to lift and lower the door with ease, even if the door weighs several hundred pounds. Without them, the door would be almost impossible to lift or lower manually, and it could potentially slam down violently, causing damage or injury.

Although garage door springs lasts years, they will eventually wear out or break due to fatigue. When this happens, you may notice that the door feels very heavy to lift, or it may slam down hard when you close it. If you have an automatic garage door opener, the electric motor may also struggle to handle the load.

At Garage Doors 360, we understand the importance of properly functioning garage door springs. That's why we offer information and consultation services to help you maintain your garage door's longevity. Contact us today to learn more!

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