Broken Garage Door Spring
Broken springs are a common problem. Garage door springs lift most of the weight of the door not the door opener. When a spring breaks the opener will continue to try opening the door. In some cases, the opener and the good spring on the other side will cause the door to twist and jam in the opening. In other cases, the door will stop moving before it is noticeably jammed.
Broken Spring Repair
There are two types of garage door springs, torsion and extension springs. Both types are capable of exerting a great deal of force and for that reason we do not recommend homeowners try this repairs.
Extension Springs
Extension Springs are mounted parallel with the tracks mounted on the ceiling. As the door closes the spring lengthens providing the force necessary to open the door. They are inherently more dangerous than torsion springs because of the rapid and forceful contraction that occurs when the spring breaks. We recommend these springs be replaced with torsion springs which if the spring breaks will uncoil while contained by the center shaft. At a minimum a cable should be installed down the center of the spring preventing it from flying around the garage if it does break.
Damage door rails
Garage door rails get bumped and damaged by everything from lawn mowers to cars. Rails that are bent or out of alignment increase stress on both the door and the opener.
Frayed and Broken cables
When your garage door is closed the cables are under a lot of force from the cable. Under no circumstances should you try to adjust the mounting points of the cable while the door is closed. Even when the door is opens there can be some residual force on the cables which is why we do not recommend this repair for home owners.
Panel Replacement
Damage to one garage door panel does not always mean that you have to replace your whole door. Individual panels can be replaced but it is not a job for most home owners, let us replace the panel and use your time to paint or finish the door. Be aware that it is not unusual for us find that the damage is not as localized as it first appeared and we need to recommend replacing the whole door.
Call us at 651-683-0307 to talk with a residential garage door specialist
Maintenance
Like all mechanical systems your garage door will perform much better with regular maintenance. For example, overtime springs can lose tension resulting in unbalanced forces on your door. Improper spring tension and door misalignment will drastically reduce the life of your garage door opener system.
We want to help you keep your door operating as it was designed.
For your convenience we offer 3 options to keep your door in tip top condition
1. Do-it-yourself garage door maintenance kit including:
Inspection instructions for spring adjustment, door alignment, reversing feature, door balance and weather stripping.
Also included is a surge suppressor protecting your opener from power surges and lightning strikes and lubrication instructions with a 16 oz can of lubricant specifically designed for Minnesota winters.
Kit price $43.65
Kit price $43.65
Click on the links below to see a two part video inspection guide
2. One Year renewable garage door maintenance plan, including:
We will professionally service your door and operator once every year for as long as you own your home and the price will never increase. Includes 12 point inspection, spring adjustment and lubrication of the door and opener. Price annually: $84 (parts not included)
3. Of course you can call us at 651- 683-0307 if you have a problem.
We are usually able to respond within the same day during normal business hours. Regular service rates apply.
