GARAGE DOOR SPRING REPLACEMENT

How To Identify a Garage Door Torsion Spring:

Caution for identifying purposes only:

Do not touch the set screws on the spring winding cone.
Do not touch the nuts or bolts that secure the stationary cone to the spring stationary bracket.
Do not hold the torsion spring.

The garage door springs are under extreme pressure, and it is highly recommended only to have a professional do the work.

Step 1 – Measure the overall length of the spring coil to coil. Do not count cones.

Step 2 – Measure the length of 20 coils to give you the wire size.

Step 3 – Measure the inside diameter.

Step 4 – Determine if it is a left or right hand wound. spring. Image above is a right hand wound.

With the 20-coil measurement you can determine the wire size from the chart above.

Note that the measurements are not exact, but rounded to the nearest 16th of an inch. For example, 20 coils of .177 wire will measure to be 3 1/2″ to the nearest 16th of an inch, but not exactly 3 1/2″.

With garage door springs, it’s very important to take your time and measure properly.

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We’ve been providing families and businesses in Buffalo and its surrounding communities affordable pricing on new garage door installation and overhead door repair in Buffalo and its surrounding communities for over 30 years. Just ask your neighbors; they’re likely one of our satisfied customers. Call us, and we can give you approximate pricing over the phone and let you speak to a technician. We would love to add you to our list of happy customers. We are ready to respond quickly to your inquiries! Thank you for your trust and loyalty over the years.

Call a Professional:

Garage door springs, cables, brackets, and other hardware attached to springs are under high tension. If mishandled, it can cause serious injury. The torsion springs above the door, and extension springs above the tracks that stretch out are under very high tension. If mishandled, it could cause serious injury. You should never, I repeat, never attempt to repair the just torsion springs yourself. Call us, will send one of our experienced service technicians to go to your home or business to repair your door quickly and safely.

Advantages of Using Torsion Spring vs. Extension Spring:

If your garage door seems to be getting heavier manually, it is sure that the springs are losing their torque. Never try disconnecting a garage door in the up position if a garage door opener is attached. If you feel the spring is broken or losing its torque, it can come crashing down. Please make sure the doors are in the down position and try lifting them manually. You shouldn’t have to raise more than 10 pounds because the springs, if proper for the door, will counterbalance the weight. A garage door is a complicated mechanism, and unless you know what you’re doing, we highly advise you not to work on it; leave it to the experts. Standard springs give you approximately ten years, but you can get heavy-duty ones to last 2 to 3 times longer for an upcharge. Our Springs are made of the highest quality spring steel to give you years of trouble-free operation.

Signs Your Garage Door Springs May Be Failing:

If your garage door seems to be getting heavier manually, it is sure that the springs are losing their torque. Never try disconnecting a garage door in the up position if a garage door opener is attached. If you feel the spring is broken or losing its torque, it can come crashing down. Please ensure the doors are in the down position and try lifting them manually. You shouldn’t have to raise more than 10 pounds because the springs, if proper for the door, will counterbalance the weight. A garage door is a complicated mechanism, and you need to know what you’re doing to avoid working on it, leave it to the experts.

Approximate Quotes Over The Phone:

You may have trouble getting a quote from another garage door company over the phone. Some companies charge twice the average rate, and that is to replace the spring only. Some companies will only guarantee the completed work if you replace all the parts they recommend. We will thoroughly examine your garage door and all its hardware and suggest what should and shouldn’t be replaced. All of our springs are guaranteed for three years parts and labor.

Cities or Towns Serviced:

Alden NY
East Amherst NY
Amherst NY
Blasdell NY
Bowmansville NY
Buffalo NY
Cheektowaga NY
Clarence NY
Depew NY
Elma NY
Getzville NY
Grand Island NY
Hamburg NY
Kenmore NY
Lackawanna NY
Lakeview NY
Lancaster NY
Marilla NY
Orchard Park NY
Tonawanda NY
West Seneca NY
Williamsville NY
East Aurora NY.

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