DON’T BE CAUGHT OUT IN THE COLD!
Broken Spring on Garage Door
With winter’s cold temperatures, a host of issues can wreak havoc on your garage door. The cold temperatures cause the metal springs to contract and break. You will know this is the problem with your garage door if:
- There is a 2-3 inch gap in the spring above your garage door.
- The cables on the side of the door are loose or not connected.
- The door won’t open when you press the wall button or use the remote in your car.
- When you pull the emergency release on the motor, you are unable to lift the door.
It is very dangerous to attempt to replace the springs yourself. When torsion springs are NOT broken, they are under a great deal of pressure, that when released, can cause the spring to unwind quickly and potentially cause great injury to a person or damage to your door or home. It is always best to have springs replaced by a professional.
We want you to be able to get in and out of your garage safely. Even if you are able to lift the door open, it can be very dangerous as there is no spring to help the very heavy door come back down slowly. There is a very high risk of injury or damage to yourself or your car.
Another way to greatly increase the safety and add longevity to your garage door springs is to have two springs installed for standard residential doors. This helps to ensure some safety if one spring were to break. We can come and do a safety check to assess the balance on your door and how old your springs are to determine if your current single-spring setup would benefit with a two-spring update.
Fix This Garage Door services the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area. You can call for same day service availability or book online for later in the week. Replacing a torsion spring usually takes about an hour. Most spring jobs for standard residential doors is under $400.
