Why springs are dangerous to handle
DASMA states that springs and spring hardware are under high tension, and that removing, repairing, or adjusting springs or any related door parts must be performed by a trained door systems technician using proper tools and instructions, because of the potential dangers. Clopay lists springs among the parts a homeowner should not handle and says not to adjust or remove broken or improperly tensioned springs. Chamberlain adds that a door with weak or broken springs can fall rapidly and without warning.
A job for a trained technician
Because of that tension, spring replacement is done by a trained door systems technician rather than a homeowner. DASMA also recommends that a pair of springs be replaced at the same time. This guide does not give spring-replacement steps, because the work is not a homeowner task.
What it costs and when to call
Experts Garage Door provides a free on-site estimate for spring work. For a heavy door, a broken spring, or a door that will not stay open in West Orlando, call the team.
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