Garage Door Spring Repair

All garage doors, including the door springs, feature designs to prioritize durability, but years of use can gradually wear them down and force the need for repairs. 

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While no problem is enjoyable to deal with, a door’s springs can be especially problematic. Attempting adjustments or repairs can be difficult feats, and they can even pose a risk to your well-being without the help of some experts who possess the right skills and tools for the job.

That’s where RCS Garage Doors enters the picture. We offer an extensive array of services for garage door repair throughout North Carolina and parts of South Carolina. We have more than 30 years of experience and carry top-rated products and materials to fix your door up for the long haul.

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Identifying Malfunctioning or Broken Spring Symptoms

Garage doors rely on complex mechanisms and parts, including cables and springs, to reliably complete their cycles. Above all, a garage door’s torsion springs need extra attention, as they balance the door and prevent it from abruptly closing. Manufacturers design these systems to flow seamlessly between functions, so when issues arise, you should be able to quickly pick up on the warning signs before anything breaks or causes an accident.

If you suspect that something is wrong with your garage door or lift cables, look for some of the most common broken spring symptoms:

• Unnatural noises: If you hear squeaking or grinding sounds each time the door opens or closes, it may be a sign your springs are wearing out and need replacement.
• Unbalanced movement: Since your garage door has springs on both sides of the door, if one of your garage door springs is broken, the door will start moving unevenly.
• Rusty springs: If you see rust on your springs, it may mean they are at risk of breaking and require replacement as soon as possible.
• Resistance: Resistance can have multiple root issues, as loose screws or bolts around a spring’s apparatus might be to blame.

WHAT CAUSES GARAGE DOOR SPRINGS TO BREAK?

One thing many homeowners wonder about is why garage door springs break in the first place. Even though garage doors can withstand time and wear and tear, the springs get the brunt of it. Your garage door springs do pretty much all the hard work related to your door opening and closing. Many external pressures acting on your garage door springs can cause them to wear down.

Some of the top reasons a garage door spring breaks are:

• Improper maintenance:Proper maintenance is essential for garage door springs. It can prolong their life span and alert you when they’re getting close to breaking. Checking the springs at least once each season and lubricating them with lithium grease a few times a year are excellent ways to maintain their integrity.
• Rust: If it develops, rust will dramatically shorten the life span of your garage door springs. Rust increases the amount of friction on the coils as they move back and forth, and the resulting corrosion will weaken the spring coils. To extend the life expectancy of your torsion springs and keep them lubricated, spray them down with silicone-based lubricant three or four times per year.
• Wear and tear: Most garage door springs last approximately 10,000 cycles. While this may seem like a lot, daily cycles can add up faster than you think. If your garage has become your front door or you use your overhead door often, consider investing in torsion spring systems rated for 20,000 or more cycles.

At RCS Garage Doors, we strongly recommend enlisting the help of a professional for broken torsion spring replacement or repair. These tasks are not DIY projects, as they can be extremely dangerous. Our technicians have the training and tools to complete the job safely.

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HOW LONG DO GARAGE DOOR SPRINGS LAST?

The average garage door spring lasts seven to nine years, assuming the springs are for 10,000 cycles and you use around four cycles per day. One cycle refers to your garage door going up and coming back down to close.

If you use your garage door as a front door and are continually raising and lowering your overhead door, the springs may only last about four to six years. It’s important to note that garage door springs break mostly because of usage — not because of factors like cold weather.

SHOULD I REPLACE BOTH GARAGE DOOR TORSION SPRINGS?

At RCS Garage Doors, we recommend replacing both torsion springs on your overhead door because they usually wear out at the same rate. Torsion springs are also known to break within six months of each other. By replacing both garage door torsion springs at once, you can save money and prevent more inconvenience in the near future from another broken spring.

The decision to replace torsion springs can be tricky because you cannot look at your garage door springs and tell when they’ll break. Every time the garage door opens and closes, the spring wire bends, causing tension in the springs. The buildup of this repetitive motion causes torsion springs to break. We also recommend that you hold off on replacing the non-broken torsion spring within the last two years if it has undergone replacement.

WHY YOU SHOULD LEAVE GARAGE DOOR SPRING REPAIR TO THE PROS

While noticing a problem might not be difficult, accurately diagnosing it can be.

These issues might initially appear to be quick, five-minute fixes, but they are more often than not complicated and tedious due to the tremendous amount of tension that springs hold. Unless you’re well-versed in the industry and have the tools to handle the task, you should always contact a professional garage door company for an inspection. Messing around with these mechanisms, at the least, can result in pinched fingers and possibly more severe bodily harm.

A clear break or snap in the spring cables is the easiest problem to notice, but it can be one of the most difficult to rectify. You must recoil the new door springs properly to maintain the correct tension. Again, this is a job best suited for a professional.

Some other reasons why it’s best to leave garage door spring repair service to a professional include:

• Expertise: Garage door professionals have extensive training in garage door spring replacement, which allows them to choose a replacement spring that offers optimal safety and performance. When they make a replacement, they are not swapping parts but enhancing the overall safety of your garage door system.
• Equipment: Garage door professionals can access a range of tools you likely don’t have in your home. This enables them to get the job done more efficiently, and they can use their equipment to fix certain parts you may not have been able to with the tools you have at home.
• Safety: Garage doors appear simple but can quickly become dangerous, especially if springs become unwound. A garage door professional typically has other experts help them with the repair and make sure the process is as safe as possible.
• Cost: If you try to repair your garage door yourself and the repair goes awry, it can result in a more expensive fix. Trusting a professional ensures they correctly fix your garage door the first time to save you time and money.

CHOOSE OUR PROFESSIONAL TEAM FOR GARAGE DOOR SPRING REPAIR

Our team at RCS Garage Doors are experts at fixing broken garage door springs. We have over 30 years of garage door spring repair experience and we’re happy to use our knowledge and experience to meet your repair needs. 

Once we visit your location, we’ll carefully analyze the situation and move forward with an appropriate solution. As a trusted and licensed supplier of industry-leading products from Clopay® and LiftMaster, we have access to a catalog that appeals to all budgets and circumstances, including residential and commercial applications.

Some other factors that set us apart from the competition include:

• Expert technicians: Our staff can perform all aspects of the repair process so you can enjoy timely service and ensure we meet all of your repair needs.
• Award-winning service: We have multiple awards for our outstanding service, including Best of HomeAdvisor and being in the Top 3 Garage Door Companies in Charlotte.
• Hundreds of testimonials: To learn more about our exceptional services such as spring repair for garage doors and how it will benefit you and your home, we encourage you to explore our hundreds of positive customer testimonials.

Trust RCS Carolinas With Your Garage Door Spring Repair in Charlotte, NC

Contact us today, and our dedicated customer service representatives will discuss your situation in detail to help craft the best possible course of action. Whether we visit you first or you decide to visit our showroom in Charlotte, we’ll be happy to complete your garage door spring repair quickly and efficiently. 

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