Garage door springs are responsible for lifting your overhead door without much hassle. The overhead door’s springs work alongside the opener and several other garage door parts to make life all the easier. Though frequent repairs are always recommended, you can get by less than stellar door hinges or faulty panels but one garage door […]
Garage Door Torsion vs Extension Springs – Which Are Right for You? Read More »
How’s the balance on your garage door? A well balanced garage door is important not only to its performance, but also it’s safety. An unbalanced garage door is a sign your springs are wearing out and may need replaced. If left to go too long, the door can come crashing down, which can be extremely
One frequently asked question we hear from our customers in Rancho Cordova, California is how do you properly weigh a garage door? This can be especially helpful if you wish to convert from extension to torsion garage door springs. First start by unwinding your garage door springs to remove any tension from the torsion cables.
Garage doors are amazing pieces of machinery. We tend to take them for granted — until they break that is. And then all the conveniences of life come crashing to a halt. And while garage doors will eventually wear out and need to be replaced with a new one, how we take care of our
Whether for a commercial garage door or a home, torsion springs are a more popular option than extension springs for a number of reasons. They are much sturdier and tend to last longer. They allow for more movement yet provide greater control — especially important in heavy commercial doors. There are fewer parts. They are
DIY Garage Door Repair 101: Converting Extension Springs to Torsion Springs Read More »
We get it. Garage door repair isn’t at the top of everyone’s list. Most people don’t really think about their garage doors unless there’s a problem. They open and close their doors on average at least 1,000 times a year and tend to take its functioning for granted — despite that fact they depend on
