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The Basics of Broken Springs
A garage door spring bears the heavy lifting when your garage door opens and closes. But even these tough springs can break over time due to wear or sudden changes in temperature.Typically, if one spring breaks, the other isn't far behind. That's why we recommend replacing both at once. Replacing both springs at once is cost-effective and time-saving.
Risks Associated With Do-It-Yourself Fixes
While rolling up sleeves and taking on repairs seems like a good idea initially, dealing with broken springs can pose serious risks if handled improperly because they're under high tension.This doesn’t mean you need to feel helpless. There’s always Richard Garage Door Repair in San Francisco ready to fix things safely and efficiently so you don’t have put yourself at risk.
Telltale Signs Your Spring Needs Fixing
Your garage door refusing to open might be an obvious sign that something's wrong with your springs but there are more subtle signs too:
- Your garage door opens partway then stops suddenly,
- You hear loud noises from your garage when operating the doors,
- The top section of your door is bent,