Garage Door Spring Replacement

If you need to replace garage door springs in the Rancho Cordova area, give us a call.

You use your garage door multiple times every day. A garage door lasts, on average, about 30 years, but there are components of your garage door that require attention on a more regular basis. An important part of a garage door system is the springs. Typically, garage door springs need to be replaced more often than most other parts of the door because they support the full weight of the garage door during opening and closing.

HOW LONG DO GARAGE DOOR SPRINGS LAST?

The lifespan of garage door springs is not measured in years, but rather in cycles.  A cycle is defined as the door opening and closing one time. Tension springs, mounted either above the door or on the sides, are good for about 5,000-10,000 cycles. If you raise and lower your garage door four times a day, that’s about 3 ½-7 years. Torsion springs, which are mounted above the door, last a bit longer – 15,000-20,000 cycles – or, about 10-13 years at four cycles per day.

WHEN SHOULD GARAGE DOOR SPRINGS BE ADJUSTED OR REPLACED?

Oftentimes a garage door spring will not be physically broken but still require adjustment or replacement to ensure that they continue to function regularly. A couple of simple tests can be done to determine if your garage door springs are worn out. When the garage door is fully raised, release it from the opener (if there is one). Your garage door will likely move a little but should remain in the upright position. However, if the bottom rollers come down below the horizontal track, the springs need to be adjusted. Next, lower the garage door halfway and check if the door stays in that position. If it does not stay, a professional will need to re-tension or replace your garage door springs. Note that if your garage door is too heavy to lift or if your opener cannot lift the door, it’s time to call a professional to service your garage door.

CAN I REPLACE GARAGE DOOR SPRINGS MYSELF?

Garage door spring replacement is best done by a professional. Garage door springs are tightly wound and under a great deal of tension, and homeowners have been injured and even killed trying to change them. A worn spring can easily break, and the sudden release of tension can break fingers and cause pieces of the spring to go flying. The safest thing to do is consult a professional, such as Rancho Cordova Overhead Door, to ensure that your garage door springs are properly repaired or replaced.

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