Why Reasonable Guys Don't Fix the Garage Doors Themselves

By Steven Gullit

There are several things in a home that are very hard to fix by yourself, when you are not a specialist. Amongst them, prefabricated garage kits can give you a lot of hassle in installing them. Garage owners should not attempt to replace or repair the springs without help from at least one more person, and that would better be someone who did that before.

When trying to remove the broken torsion springs of a garage door, their tension gets released, making them move with an incredible force in all directions. Everybody around that spring is exposed to a big danger.

When torsion springs release their tension, they may have unpredictable movements, thus exposing everybody around to severe injuries, from losing an eye to losing your life. This is why only skilled persons should perform this replacement operation

You may be in the situation that only one of the springs is broken, so you'll be tempted to replace only that spring, This is a mistake, as both springs are worn out. Buy a set and replace both of them, in order to make sure you do a proper job.

Replacing torsion springs requires a special tool called spring tension tool. It helps releasing the spring's tension, then to tension the new spring in place. Try to rent the device from a garage door company, if you can and if you are convinced you know how to do the operation by yourself.

Modern doors have another kind of springs, which are easier to replace, because they can be tensioned with electric drilling machines. Even so, replacing springs is still not a do it yourself enterprise.

Professionals in garage door repairs may be expensive, but your life is surely worth more than the time of a pro hired to replace those springs for you. Garage door companies employ competent men who work with expensive, professional tools. Besides, they have all the parts that may be broken and needing replacement, which you won't be able to find in stores.

A garage door springs replacement would probably take about 500 dollars out of your pocket. However, in some states, such services may be obtained as cheap as for 75 dollars or so. Do some research within your area and see what you can get. - 20605

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