Why You Might Need a New Garage Door Spring

A homeowner should understand the importance of a working garage door spring for home’s safety and convenience. Broken springs can cause serious issues and pose potential risks to anyone nearby. Recently, we responded to an emergency garage spring replacement in Boca request for Eunice, a homeowner who lives near Walgreens Pharmacy.

A garage doors springs is a very important component that helps lift and lower the garage door. Without a properly functioning spring, the garage door will not go up and down correctly, putting strain on the opener and other parts. Worn-out springs can cause the door to become extra heavy and difficult to move, causing safety hazards.

Eunice heard a loud bang from her garage, which is often a sign of a broken spring. She immediately contacted us for emergency garage spring repair. Within an hour, one of our skilled technicians arrived at her home to assess the situation. Upon inspection, the technician found that one of the garage door springs had snapped. The technician showed it to Eunice and explained the need for a full spring replacement.

When a garage door spring snaps, you may notice some of the following common signs:

• The door is moving too slow or falls quickly.
• The garage door only opens a few inches and then stops.
• There’s a loud noise like a bang or pop from the garage which Eunice experienced.
• The door becomes uneven, bent or crooked
• Visible gaps or breaks in the spring.

Our technician recommended replacing both springs, not just the broken one. This is important because:

• Springs wear out over time. If one spring is broken, the other is likely near the end of its life.
• It may not be visible but if one spring breaks it automatically damages the other because of the large amount of stored energy and tension.
• Replacing both springs ensures that the door remains balanced. Uneven springs can lead to more wear and tear on the door system.
• At the same time replacing both springs saves money in the long run, as the other spring would likely need to be replaced soon, and installing one spring at a time costs more than replacing them both one time.

Eunice agreed with the technician’s recommendation to do a full overhead door spring replacement, and so, he immediately got straight to work.

After installing the new quality springs, the technician balanced the door, adjusted the tension properly, and applied lubrication to all moving parts. Only to ensure a quiet and seamless operation, extending the life of the door. Finally, the work area was cleaned, leaving Eunice’s traditional Clopay garage door fully working within just one hour.

Attempting to fix a garage door spring on your own can be extremely dangerous, and here’s why you should avoid doing so:

• These heavy springs are under high tension, and handling them improperly can lead to serious injuries. (finger cut, struck on the face or head and more.)
• Without the right tools and expertise, it could damage other parts of the door, leading to more expensive repairs.

Professional garage door specialists are the only people who can ensure that the job is done safely and correctly, reducing the risk of injury or improper installation. At Unity Garage Door, we have skilled garage door technicians with the proper knowledge how to handle any garage door issues.They always provide fast, safe, and professional garage door service tailored to our customers needs.

We are a trusted garage door company in Boca Raton serving with transparency and quality. With all our services guaranteed, customer satisfaction is our top priority.

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