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Sawtooth Garage Doors specializes in expert garage door spring repair services, ensuring smooth and safe operation. Our experienced technicians quickly diagnose and fix broken or worn-out springs, restoring your garage door’s functionality. We provide garage door repair Kuna residents count on using high-quality replacement parts for lasting performance and reliable.
Replacing a garage door spring typically costs between $100 and $300, depending on several factors. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what influences the cost:
Garage door springs play a crucial role in facilitating the lifting and control of garage doors. Given that garage doors typically weigh over 150lbs, it can be challenging to manually lift them or operate them with an opener without some extra assistance. To address this, two types of springs are commonly used: torsion springs and extension springs.
Torsion springs are pre-wound or coiled by certified garage door technicians, storing a certain amount of force within them. These springs naturally tend to unwind, but the weight of the door prevents them from doing so. When an upward force is applied to a closed door, the energy stored in the spring, combined with the applied force, enables the door to open with minimal effort.
Similarly, extension springs fulfill the same purpose, but instead of winding and unwinding, they stretch and compress akin to a slinky toy. When the door is closed, the spring is stretched out and desires to compress, but the weight of the door maintains its balance. By applying a small force in addition to the stored energy in the stretched spring, the door can be opened.
In both cases, as the door is opened, the weight of the door is shifted to the horizontal tracks, resulting in reduced downward force. Conversely, as the door closes, more weight is transferred vertically, while the springs progressively provide increased upward force. This mechanism prevents the door from abruptly crashing down.
In summary, the primary function of garage door springs is to supply supplementary force, ensuring a delicate equilibrium between the door’s weight and the energy stored within the springs.
The value of heavy-duty springs for garage doors depends on several factors, including the specific circumstances and needs of the garage door user. Here are some considerations to help you determine if heavy-duty springs are worth the cost:
Identifying potential problems with garage door springs is important for maintaining the functionality and safety of your garage door system. Here are some signs that may indicate an issue with your garage door springs:
The lifespan of garage door springs can vary depending on several factors, including the type of springs, the quality of the springs, the frequency of usage, and the maintenance they receive. Here are some general guidelines for the expected lifespan of garage door springs:
It’s important to note that these are approximate estimations, and individual circumstances may vary. Factors such as the quality of the springs, the weight of the garage door, climate conditions, and usage patterns can influence the lifespan of garage door springs.
Regular maintenance and inspections can help identify issues early on and extend the lifespan of the springs. Lubricating the springs periodically, ensuring proper tension, and addressing any signs of wear or damage promptly can contribute to their longevity.
Certain types of springs need periodic lubrication. To clarify, if your garage door uses extension springs, no lubrication is necessary. Extensions springs stretch or “extend” resulting in little friction.
On the other hand, torsion springs are wound up or down as the garage door opens or closes resulting in friction as the coils rub against each other. If you have powder coated torsion springs, no lubrication is necessary.
That leaves the more common galvanized torsion spring which does benefit from periodic lubrication. It’s important to use the preferred lithium grease spray or a silicone spray.
Never use WD-40 to lubricate your torsion spring (or other garage door components). WD-40 is a degreaser and will remove the all-important lubricating grease.
To lubricate the torsions springs, with the help of a stepladder, simply spray a reasonable amount of lithium grease across the top of the spring from end to end. After spraying, open and close the door a few times to work the grease in.
We recommend lubricating the torsion springs once or twice a year for optimal spring performance.
Yes it is. The amount of force stored or required in a spring is enough to help lift and lower a garage door weighing several hundred pounds. If the spring snaps or unwinds in an uncontrolled way, any parts improperly attached, like a tightening wrench, can fly off and cause tremendous harm or kill.
Saving a few hundred dollars is not worth the risk, leave garage door spring replacement to the pros!
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Customers should consider a battery backup allowing openers to work in the event of power loss. This can be critical in the event of a wildfire when you have very little time to get out. We’d be happy to discuss your options for battery backup systems. Get in touch to learn more!
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