Why DIY Garage Door Spring Repair Is a Bad Idea
by Kevin Smith AuthorThe spring on a
garage door is a vital component for your garage door to open and close
properly and safely. Without a working spring the door is extremely heavy, and
in some cases the door will be under enough strain that it will actually crash
down to the ground, causing even more damage. If your garage door won't open,
if the components look damaged, the door opens crookedly, there's a lot of
noise while the door opens, or if you heard a loud bang, it's likely that your
spring is broken and you need to repair garage springs in Lansing. However,
this is not a job you should attempt to do yourself. Here's why.
Bodily and Property Damage
The springs on a
garage door are under an extreme amount of tension because they're responsible
for moving the full weight of the garage door. The larger your garage door is,
the more tension the springs are under. That means that without expert
knowledge of the springs, cables, brackets, and drums on a garage door you're
at high risk of injuring yourself or damaging something else nearby when the
tension is unleashed during the repair. The injuries and damage to vehicles or
the garage can be substantial when attempting this repair job on your own.
Destroying Garage Door
As mentioned,
when the spring breaks the door can come crashing down to the ground. Since
most doors weight 200 pounds or more, it's likely that whatever's in the path
will be destroyed but you also risk ruining the garage door itself. The door
may come completely off the tracks and be damaged beyond the ability to repair.
This can be an expensive problem when you haven't budgeted for a new door.
Wasted Money
It can be
difficult to know exactly what type of spring your door needs and how to
install it properly. In addition, the tools required to replace the spring can
be costly if you only plan on needing them once. It's best to save money on the
parts and tools for the repair as well as possible additional repairs if the
repair isn't done properly by trusting a professional to do the initial repair.
Safety Features
Another reason
you should only trust the professionals to repair garage springs in Lansing is
that they know the latest technology to ensure the spring you replace your old
one with has the latest safety features to prevent injury and damage in the
future.
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