Garage Door Springs:
Signs your Garage Door May Need a
Spring Replacement
Having a broken garage door spring is a situation that requires professional garage door repairs. Garage door springs can be tricky to repair or replace and if you don't know how to handle them properly they can cause some serious injuries. This is why these particular repairs are best left to the experts. Your spring may be broken or loose if you notice any of the following things:
1. You see that a spring has snapped in two
If your garage door has a torsion spring you will be able to tell if it's broken with just a quick glance. Torsion springs are usually located directly above the garage door on a long steel pole. These springs will only be visible if the door is closed however as the panels obstruct it from view in the open position. If you can see that a spring has split you should call a garage door company immediately and request a spring replacement. Try to avoid operating the door until it is repaired.
2. You hear a loud sound in your garage
Garage door springs serve as a counterbalance to offset the weight of the garage door. When the spring breaks, it will unwind and create a loud “bang” as the coil unwinds on the shaft. If you hear a loud bang or thud coming from your garage and you’re unsure what it was, be sure to check the garage door. If you find that the garage door is the culprit, give us a call to get garage door repairs in Melbourne ASAP.
3. The opener strains to open the garage door
When you press the garage door opener and notice that it is really straining to open, this could be an indication that the spring is loose or has broken. A lot of people find that with a bit of assistance the motor may open the door and they incorrectly diagnose it as a motor problem. A good way to test this is to disconnect the motor and try to open the door by hand. If the door seems unexpectedly heavy it may point to a broken spring. When the spring is broken, the opener might also open at a slower speed and close at quite high speeds as the motor struggles to deal with the weight of the door.
4. The garage door falls fast
You might notice that the garage door slams shut or closes at quite high speeds all of a sudden. Without the spring to balance the weight of the garage door, the opener struggles to slow down during the closing cycle and this can cause it to slam shut.
Have a broken garage door spring? We can help. We provide affordable garage door repair services across Melbourne. We offer installation and maintenance services too. Contact us today.
