Garage Door Spring Repair Service Pacoima CA

For your garage door to be able to open and close, it needs to have a spring. The spring in a garage door is an integral part of the opening mechanism. There are two main types of garage door springs and the type you have impacts the functioning of the garage door to some extent. Some garage doors have extension springs, which you can find above the upper tracks of the garage door opener. Other garage doors have torsion springs, and these can be found attached above the closed garage door. Garage door springs generally attach to the garage door with a bracket.

Some problems can arise when a garage door spring’s functioning is impaired somewhat. Due to the large amount of tension that garage door springs are generally under, it can be quite dangerous to attempt to repair or replace the spring if you are not trained in doing so. As such, we recommend that you consult a professional if you believe that the springs in your garage door are not functioning correctly. 

One of the best ways to inspect the functioning of your garage door, in general, is simply to observe how smoothly it opens and closes. A properly functioning garage door should open and close gently and without squeaking. If you notice any squeaking coming from your garage door, it may be due to the springs. This could simply be due to the springs needing some lubrication, and if that is the case, then it can quickly be resolved by applying some lubricant to the springs. If you do so and this doesn’t make any difference to the squeaking, then you may have a problem with the spring or springs themselves, which needs to be addressed by a professional. 

A commonly encountered problem with garage door springs is that they are not in balance. If the spring is not in balance, this means that the door might not open or close properly. If the door seems not to be opening or closing correctly as the result of a spring that is not in balance, it could cause several mechanical problems with the door further down the road if left unresolved. This is why we recommend that you have your garage door examined by a professional if you do notice any problems or issues with the performance of your garage door. 

Another common problem with the springs of a garage door is that the door’s brackets break or no longer function properly. This can also cause problems with the performance of your door. You may not be able to resolve these problems yourself, as newer models of garage door brackets are designed to prevent DIYers from adjusting them with ‘tamper-proof’ features. 

Finally, garage door springs do break, and if your spring breaks or stops working, then you must get it replaced for your door to return to functioning fully. It can be difficult and dangerous to attempt to replace the spring or springs yourself, which is why we recommend that you have a professional do so for you.