Garage Door Spring Replacement Bellevue

In this project in Bellevue, NE, we dealt with a garage door with a broken spring. The homeowner called us right away after one of the torsion springs on their door snapped. A broken spring is an urgent incident, so our technicians worked quickly to install a replacement spring at the initial call from the homeowner. And after completing our task within hours, we made sure to answer all of the client's questions before we left. The client was happy with the garage door spring replacement. Our list of satisfied customers grows longer every year, thanks to our prompt and efficient services

With time, torsion springs get weak and old, thus stopping garage doors from functioning as expected. At Titan Garage Doors NE, we have seen the results of many broken springs and worked with countless garage door spring replacements. Therefore, we wanted to share some known causes of why these springs often break.

Springs break for various reasons, but in most cases, it results from poor maintenance. Let us look at some of the typical reasons for spring breakage.

As with any other component, garage door springs will eventually suffer from wear and tear. Most springs have a lifespan of 10,000 cycles, but this can vary depending on how often the door is used. For example, a door opened and closed multiple times daily will suffer more wear and tear than ones occasionally used.

Over time, repeated use can cause the springs to break down, resulting in the need for replacement or repairs. While it is possible to replace or repair garage door springs yourself, leaving this task to a qualified garage door professional is highly recommended.

Corrosion can have a significant impact on the lifespan of your springs. The increased friction caused by rust can weaken coils and cause them to break more easily. Indeed, rust can be a real problem for springs, but you can do a few things to prevent it from forming. 

Lubricating the coils is one of the best practices for preventing corrosion. You can use WD-40 or apply a silicone-based lubricant to your springs a few times a year. You can also use a steel brush to remove any rust, filth, or dirt building up. You would be surprised at how effective these easy techniques are in preventing corrosion and extending the life of your torsion springs.

One way to check whether your garage doors are balanced is by manually lifting them halfway and letting go. The door should stay still or only move very slightly. However, if it falls a bit, tilts, or slides up, the balance is off, and you will need to replace or adjust the garage door springs. Either the springs cannot counter the door's weight, or too much pressure is being exerted. As always, it is best to call a technician for the necessary garage door spring replacement.

Your garage door springs will inevitably need to be replaced at some point. When that time comes, it is best to call a professional garage door repair company for assistance. Trying to replace the springs on your own is extremely risky and should be avoided at all costs.

Need some work done on your springs? Titan Garage Doors NE has got you covered! We are licensed garage door professionals trained in garage door spring replacement. So whether you need an adjustment or a full replacement, we can help. So do not hesitate to call us anytime you need help. We will be there as soon as possible, day or night.