Garage Door Spring Experts
Garage door springs work to balance out the weight of your garage door by storing energy. As a result, you can more easily lift your garage door manually. The same is true when it comes to guiding your door down to the ground gently instead of slamming down due to gravity. If you’re experiencing broken or malfunctioning garage door springs, you may encounter issues you’ll want to resolve quickly. Absolute Services performs garage door spring replacement and repair in Louisville, KY and the nearby areas. To schedule an appointment or ask us any questions, reach out to us by giving us a call or filling out your information in our online contact form.
How To Tell You Need Garage Door Spring Replacement
If you’re unsure how to tell your garage door spring needs to be replaced, you can use the below as a guide.
Strange Sounds
If your garage door spring is breaking, you may hear a loud boom or a pop sound. A broken garage door spring needs to be replaced
Problems Opening or Staying Open
One of the main ways you’ll be able to tell when your spring needs to be repaired is if you’re having trouble manually opening your garage door or if it is struggling to stay open.
Uneven Door Opening
If there are supposed to be two springs but you notice a slant when the door opens, one of the springs is likely broken and needs to be replaced.
Gaps With Torsion Springs
If you have a torsion spring, gaps between coils are indicative that it’s broken.
Rust or Corrosion
When your garage door spring rusts or corrodes, it puts the spring at risk of snapping at any moment. You should replace it as soon as possible.
Types Of Garage Door Springs
There are two main types of garage door springs used in homes in Louisville, KY:
- Torsion Springs: With this kind, the door springs are tightly wound and especially durable. They are placed above the door itself. With proper maintenance, the garage door can open and close upwards of thousands of times.
- Extension Springs: This type of spring is located on the side of the door and uses a stretching motion to provide the lift action. They’re popular in smaller garages that don’t have much extra overhead space (which would be needed for torsion).
Our team at Absolute Services offers both torsion spring and extension spring replacement and repair.
FAQs About Garage Door Spring Services
How long does a typical garage door spring last?
The average lifespan of a garage door spring is between 7 and 12 years. The exact length of time the spring lasts will depend on its level of use and amount of proper maintenance.
Can I still open my garage door if the spring is broken?
No, it’s not safe to use your garage door if you have a broken spring. That’s because it can cause strain on your whole garage door system and pose a risk to your safety. You should contact us at Absolute Services for garage door spring replacement or repair in Louisville, KY.
What leads to repeated breaking of garage door springs?
Springs that keep failing over and over might be improperly sized or installed or be composed of lower quality materials. Luckily, at Absolute Services we use the best quality materials that are less likely to cause you issues.
Schedule Spring Repair or Replacement
When you need garage door spring replacement or repair in Louisville, KY, reach out to Absolute Services by phone or online via our contact form.