Vancouver Garage Door Spring Repair
One of the more common calls we receive is for garage door spring repair. Torsion springs are used to counter the weight of the garage door as it’s being lifted so that it can be more easily opened by the garage door opener (or manually). They are essential to the safe operation of your garage door, and the good news is that they can generally be fixed quickly by the Vancouver garage door spring repair team at Lewis River Doors. Call us today to set up a time for us to come out and help!
Residential and Commercial Garage Door Spring Repair for Vancouver, Washington
Both residential and commercial systems no matter the size operate on similar principles and require springs to assist the opening mechanism. Whether you’ve got a one-car garage or a whole cargo bay of garage doors that need maintenance, we can help. Learn more about our Vancouver garage door services by clicking below.
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The Role of Torsion Springs in Overhead Door Systems
The drive motor in most overhead doors is not powerful enough to be able to lift a garage door on its own. Like an elevator needs a counterweight, an overhead door needs some help to make lifting it easier and more controllable. This help is what the torsion springs provide.
Because of their role, garage door springs are under a great deal of stress. When their material weighs out – many springs are rated to lift the garage door up and down about 10,000 times – they break.
You can often tell when your springs have broken by visual inspection, though your first cue is often seeing that your garage door is unable to lift the door more than a few inches off the ground. But just because you can see what the problem is doesn’t mean you should rush in and try to fix it yourself. It is best to have garage door spring repair performed by experienced technicians who know the right part you’ll need, how to remove it, and how to put it back on to the right tension for your garage door.
Vancouver Garage Door Spring Repair FAQ
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Springs make it easier and more controllable to open the garage door by putting a force on the door relative to how wound up the spring is. When the door is closed, the spring is ready to assist the garage door opener the most.
Likely the first thing you will notice is that your garage cannot open more than a few inches on its own, regardless of how many times you press the button. You may also be able to see that one spring looks different than the other (there are two in a garage door system). You may even see the fracture in the spring directly.
Yes you can, However it will be difficult for you to find someone who will sell you springs. People get hurt doing this job all the time. We use specific tools designed for the work we do. It is not uncommon to hear about someone getting hurt.
There are several variables involved in pricing your broken garage door springs. We can help you with a quote over the phone.
Most spring replacements are completed within an hour.
Springs are rated at 10,000 cycles. Springs breaking is considered normal. The average lifespan of 10,000 cycles seems to be 7-10 years. When it gets cold at night then warms up during the day, they break more frequently.
While not strictly required by any sort of rule or warranty, it makes sense to replace both at the same time: if you have a single broken spring, the other is probably not far behind.
The average base-level garage door spring lasts about 10,000 cycles or openings and closings of the door. We do have the option of installing “lifetime” springs which will are rated for 25,000 cycles before needing replaced.
What Our Customers Say about Us
- ...quick, professional, and expert in all things garage door. ...didn't try to upsell or get us to buy unneeded services. ...reused the metal wires already in place, although it looked frayed to us. He dusted it off and showed us that it was still in good shape. It's refreshing to have [this company] as our go-to guy for garage doors not too far from our neck of the woods. - Angie's List Review
- I have been using Ryan of Lewis River Doors for over 10 years now he is professional and knowledgeable on all my garage door problems I have called Ryan multiple times for broken garage door springs he responds quickly to fix the issue's I recommend and would call Ryan of Lewis River Doors for all your garage door needs. - Tom T
- I dislike giving 5's unless they are earned. ... He earned it. From the time our old spring broke to having him totally install a new door was 4 days. Best part was, he came out and replaced the spring the very next day after it broke. After some negotiations, we decided to replace the door (a [sic] 18 year old door) and he didn't charge us for the replacement of the spring. Very fair price, very good customer service and we couldn't be happier. Well done - Darrell O
- Our garage door opener is 25 years old and he keeps tweaking it rather than selling us a new door opener as many others would. When it is our error, he hasn't even charged us for the visit. What a guy. He always shows up promptly. This is the way businesses should be run. - Jim B
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