What are garage door springs?

2023-02-25T18:17:37+00:00

Garage door springs provide additional lift and control for a garage door. Garage doors typically weight more than 150lbs so without some extra help, they are hard to lift manually or with an opener. There [...]

What are garage door springs?2023-02-25T18:17:37+00:00

Are heavy duty springs worth the cost?

2023-02-25T18:19:39+00:00

In a word, yes. Garage door springs have cycle ratings, where a cycle is an open and close starting from the closed position. The number of cycles a spring is rated for is determined by [...]

Are heavy duty springs worth the cost?2023-02-25T18:19:39+00:00

How long should my garage door spring last?

2023-02-25T18:22:12+00:00

The life of your springs are affected by a number of factors: the number of daily garage door cycles (a cycle is one open and close) the quality and construction of the spring which determine [...]

How long should my garage door spring last?2023-02-25T18:22:12+00:00

Should you lubricate garage door springs?

2023-02-25T18:23:14+00:00

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 [...]

Should you lubricate garage door springs?2023-02-25T18:23:14+00:00

Is replacing a garage door spring dangerous?

2023-02-25T18:24:14+00:00

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 [...]

Is replacing a garage door spring dangerous?2023-02-25T18:24:14+00:00
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