Tips and Tricks to Repair Broken Garage Door Spring

Did a loud snapping sound shock you while opening your garage door?

It is the sound of a broken garage door spring, and now your garage door will not open till you repair it. Average garage doors in Southlake weigh between 150 to 250 pounds, and they won't open without garage door springs. Changing a broken garage door spring without appropriate tools and training can be highly dangerous. Read here some of the tips and tricks carefully to prepare yourself for the job.

                                         

Tips and Tricks to Repair Broken Garage Door Spring

#1      Identify garage door spring 

Identifying garage door springs can help you buy the correct one for its replacement. There are two potential types of springs for garage doors in Southlake.

●      Torsion Spring - You can find it above your garage door with a winding cone at one end and a stationary cone at the other.

●       Extension Spring - You can find it above the upper tracks of your garage door, connected to a pulley and I-bolt.

Take extreme caution while replacing them as they are under a lot of tension. Repairing a broken torsion garage door spring is riskier and more time-consuming when you lack appropriate technical skills. So gather a few professional estimates for the job to get it done professionally.

#2      Be super safe

A broken garage door spring can cause property damage, bodily injury, or death. Therefore give adherence to safety protocols while repairing it.

●       Keep your garage door opener detached from power at all times.

●       Lock your garage door in the lowered position while winding the springs.

●       Wear eye protection and leather gloves while replacing the springs.

●       Position your ladder appropriately to the side of the spring ends so you're never directly in front of it.

●       Step away from the ladder before unclamping your garage door and testing its balance.

●       Use professional winding bars while repairing 1/2-inch and 7/16-inch winding cones in torsion spring garage doors in Southlake.

#3      Have safety cables installed

Whenever a garage door spring breaks, it can damage your property and put holes in the walls. Attach safety cables to the tract of your garage doors, lacing through the springs to protect your property from damages in the future.

#4      Use lubricant on springs

Maintenance plays a big part in avoiding the breakage of garage door springs. Check routinely for strange noises emanating from your garage doors. Apply lubricant on springs (as per the manufacture's direction) after replacing the broken garage door spring. Repeat the action whenever you hear squeaky noises from garage doors.

#5      Check for imbalance

Detach garage door from the automatic garage door opening system. Lift it carefully to the halfway mark, then let go. If it holds its position, you have balanced the weight on the springs accurately.

Conclusion

Timely maintain your garage doors in Southlake. Use these tips to repair a broken garage door spring. Hire a professional if you lack adequate training or tools.