Warning Signs of an Impending Garage Door Spring Failure
Strange noises from your garage door on opening? Or perhaps it is not as quick as it once was, or you have seen it sit askew on the tracks? One might be tempted to think a heavy door is only a lift away from trouble.
We at Top Notch Garage Door are used to fielding such questions. For more than 10 years now we have been of service to homeowners in Atlanta and North Georgia, dating back to 2009. Give us a ring at (404) 390-2669 for a professional to look at your door. In the meantime, here are some warning signs of a spring ready to give out.
The Importance of Springs
In a very real sense, the springs do all the work. They provide the tension to offset a door that can put in excess of a hundred pounds of weight. The opener may get all the credit but it is the springs that ensure the system runs without a hitch. An old spring puts the safety of the whole door in question.
What a lot of people overlook is that a spring will rarely snap unannounced. In the days and weeks prior it offers up some clues. If you know what to look for, you can avoid a broken door and the car being left stranded, not to mention a sizeable repair bill.
Things to Watch For
A spring will wear down over time and the door makes its displeasure known. Be on the lookout for:
- A bang in the garage even when the door has not been in use
- Unusual heft to the door if you put your hand to it
- The door going partway then halting or reversing
- Coils on the spring with gaps or separation
- The door slamming at the bottom or closing with undue speed
- One side of the door higher than the other
- Any creaking, squealing or grinding while in operation
One of these could indicate a spring has had its day. Put two or more together and it is a good indication to put the door out of commission and make a call.
How Long a Spring Will Last
Every cycle of opening and closing takes its toll until the metal is no longer as strong. A household where the door is in constant use by a large family will deplete a spring’s life faster than one that opens it twice. Then there is the weather; the metal becomes brittle on a cold morning in Georgia and you will see springs break in winter. Years of service and the tell tale signs we have mentioned are ample reason for an inspection.
Leave the Repairs to Us
There is tremendous tension in a garage door spring and the energy they store is hazardous if you are not properly trained and equipped. Should a spring let go while you are at it, injury is a distinct possibility. It is all too common for a homeowner to come to harm in this way. Our crew has in excess of 20 years between them in the industry and we put in new springs with complete safety. Make the sensible choice and engage a pro.
When You Get in Touch
Our team is accustomed to putting right a spring problem. We will check the balance and the door to see if the springs are to blame. We have parts for the likes of Amarr, C.H.I., Chamberlain, Clopay and LiftMaster to suit any system.
An estimate from us is free of charge so there are no surprises. We are open around the clock and have emergency service on hand so a broken spring does not have you waiting at an odd hour. Financing is available as well.
Holders of an A+ with the Better Business Bureau, we do business with property managers, contractors and builders as well as homeowners in Athens, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Marietta and throughout Atlanta.
Make the Call Before It Snaps
Put off dealing with a worn spring and you are asking for it to leave your car or door in a lurch. If the above has given you cause for concern, do not delay. Have our crew at Top Notch Garage Door put your mind at ease and get the door in working order. A free estimate is just a phone call away at (404) 390-2669.