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Thursday, August 29, 2019

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Friday, April 27, 2018

Garage Door Spring Problems

Let us start by saying, as a homeowner, you are not expected to know much about your garage door functionality and its parts. We can tell you with certainty that there are certain things that need to remain in good condition if you wish to continue using your garage. One of the things that you should always make sure is in good condition are your garage door springs. If you watch DIY videos about repairing your garage door springs, it is unlikely that they are painting a complete picture. What they usually leave out is the danger that can ensue if you lack the necessary experience to fix the problem with your springs. It is definitely a problem if your springs are weak and worn.

How you’re Springs Function

The springs are made of metal and they are the ones that handle all the lifting. They need to be very strong to hold the weight of a garage door. The garage door opener operates the door but it is the springs that hold the door so that you can move in and out without incident. Springs come in torsion and extension.

A garage door expert will install your torsion springs horizontally above the top of the garage door. Extension springs are installed parallel the horizontal tracks. Both types of springs have a certain life cycle. The torsion springs usually have 10,000 cycles. This type is built to last. However, the extension springs can be found on older homes and they usually last longer than torsion springs. They are made of hardened steel and can withstand a lot of use. If you are not taking care of your springs, they can snap and bring your door falling down. All it takes is one bad spring to bring your door down. They can become problematic if they are not being serviced regularly.

DIY or Not

We commend those who enjoy DIY projects. However, we wouldn’t recommend servicing your springs a DIY project. If you need springs repaired or installed, this should be done by someone with the experience to handle the job. Working with springs can prove dangerous because they hold a lot of tension. If the tension is not handled correctly, the tension could seriously hurt you or damage something. If you’re garage door spring happens to break while you are attempting to make the repairs or install them, it could actually cost your life. This is just how serious handling your springs can be. The spring could hit you, your car or someone else and can be serious. We don’t believe taking such chances is worth it. However, if you are determined to evaluate the springs of your door to make sure they are in good condition, perhaps you can do the following.

What to Check

This is an easy way to check your springs. Put your garage door down and then disconnect your garage door opener. You can accomplish this by pulling down on the release lever. If you don’t know where this is, you can always consult the owner’s manual. Now that the garage door is disconnected from the garage door opener, try to lift and lower the door manually. If it moves slow and doesn’t require much effort to lower or lift, you are probably in good shape. Your springs are fine. However, if you are having a difficult time raising the door and lowering it again, the springs may need balancing.

Damaged springs

Try to open your garage door. Does it quickly fall down and make a loud sound when it falls down? Did you notice the last time you opened your door? Did it come off the ground 6 to 8 inches and then stop suddenly? Did you notice that your garage door began to slowly open and then suddenly it suddenly sped up and starting going up faster? Are you noticing a loud sound when you work your garage door? When a homeowner hears this loud sound, they may think it’s someone breaking into their home but in actuality it is that their spring has just broken. You may not notice the problem until you try to leave the next day and notice your garage door lying on the ground.

Thursday, March 1, 2018

How to find a good garage door service

Do you know what the largest appliance in your home is? Here’s a hint; it’s not your washer or dryer. It’s not your dishwasher or refrigerator either. Give up? The answer may surprise you; it’s your garage door! That’s right; your garage door is more than just a very heavy slab of wood or metal; it’s a usable appliance that also consists of your opener unit, springs, cables, pulleys, tracks, sensors and more. Lots of parts means that lots can go wrong so even if your Sicklerville, NJ garage door is working perfectly, it will need service at some point in the future.

So, whom do you call?

Does your garage door need service of any kind? Well then, call a garage door repair shop; right? But that’s the million dollar question; how do you find a good garage door service? Here at Garage Door Repair Sicklerville we are a little biased and think we are the best. But what if you don’t want to use our services or don’t live in the area? What then? Read this post and you’ll know more of what to look for, and what to look out for when choosing a reliable, and dependable, garage door service in your particular area.

Don’t wait until the last minute!

If you are like most, you scarcely think of your garage door. You open it and you close it; end of story! Isn’t that why you have it; for your safety and convenience? What’s there to think about? Now, just wait until your garage door won’t open to let your car out and you have to go to work today. Or, you come home to an already raised garage door. Your garage door items are open to the world and so is your interior garage door leading into the house. Talk about scare! Now, you are thinking about your garage door and you realize that you’ll need to call a repair or service shop, but which one?