Replacing garage door springs is not a do it yourself project replacement requires.
Garage door spring broke and need out now.
Heavy garage door by hand and burn out the opener using it to try to open a door with a broken.
We highly advise broken garage door spring repairs be performed by professional technicians who possess the proper training and tools to complete the job safety.
When the spring breaks the door becomes dead weight the door only opens about six inches.
Use locking pliers or a c clamp to secure the door to the track to keep it from opening when you release the tension on the springs.
If the door sags and falls a bit the springs are starting to show signs of wear and may need adjustment or replacement.
Torsion springs support the weight of the garage door.
Call 336 813 2601 now for repair services.
How to open your garage door without the opener.
There are lots of ways your garage door can suffer damage.
By this you can ensure the replacements you do lasts longer.
Test the spring by lifting the door about 3 feet.
The tracking might be rusted or broken the weatherstripping might need to be replaced or the door itself might actually be broken or have a hole in it.
If the door remains in place the replacement was a.
Disconnect the garage door opener so the door remains closed.
After all garage doors are sturdy but not unbreakable.
Utilizing the wrong size spring or springs can.
If you must open your garage door but cannot use the opener because you have a broken spring we recommend.
The size of the door and the type of spring system determines how difficult opening the door will be.
Special tools and techniques to prevent injury.
The garage door typically opens and closes between 3000 10000 times in a year.
If one or more of those springs is broken you will be lifting that weight all on your own.
Broken garage door spring.
Lubricate the spring with garage door lubricant then remove the clamp from the garage door.
A garage door should not be opened until the spring is repaired.
2 loosen the set screws while holding each spring with a winding bar.
If your garage door does not open and feels heavy the spring is likely to be broken.
However when you need to get your car out of the garage it may be necessary if you cannot wait for the repairman.
Springs in good working order should keep it completely still.