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What Are The Most Important Parts Of A Garage Door?
The springs are by far the most important part of a garage door because they provide the lifting force. In fact, properly adjusted springs can mean the difference between a door that opens and closes properly or one that jams or falls back down.
How Much Weight Does Each Spring Hold?
Each spring holds about 10% of the weight of the door. Therefore, two springs will hold about 20% of the total weight.
What Is The Normal Cycle Life Expectancy For My Torsion Spring?
Our standard torsion springs have an average cycle life of 10,000 cycles. We also offer high cycle springs which have 25,000 cycles. The industry average is 5,000 to 7,000 cycles.
Can I Replace Just One Torsion Spring Or Should I Replace Both?
We recommend replacing both springs at one time, since they are designed to work as a pair. When only one spring is replaced, the imbalance will cause excessive stress on the remaining spring which could result in failure prematurely in addition to other problems with your garage door and opener.
Q: What If My Garage Has Two Springs?
A: If there are two springs on your garage door it may be easier for you to call a professional for this repair job. Most residential garages only have one spring and those that have more than one usually have a broken spring. If your garage has two springs and one breaks, it’s best to replace both at the same time so they keep working smoothly for years to come.
Q. What Is The Difference Between An Extension Spring And A Torsion Spring?
A: The power of your garage door opener is not the force that opens or closes your garage door. It is the tension of your garage door springs repair Suffolk.
The spring system allows your door to open and close with ease. Extension springs are placed on both sides of the overhead track, which are attached to the pulley cable system. Torsion springs are mounted above the center of the garage door on a metal shaft that runs parallel to the top of the door. Both springs stretch when your door opens and compress when it closes.