Broken Garage Door Torsion Springs are one of the most common reasons garage doors stop working. On average, your garage door opens and closes 1,500 times per year. Eventually, all that wear and tear will take its toll on your hard-working torsion spring, especially if it’s not properly maintained. When the spring breaks the door will either very slow, crooked or not at all. At Gold Label Door, our experienced technicians have replaced thousands of springs over the years to help keep Denver-area garage doors in great working order.
Leave Replacing Torsion Springs to the Pros
If your torsion spring looks like the one pictured it is broken and needs to be replaced. Do not attempt to repair or replace of yourself! The torque in a torsion spring or the stretch in an extended spring can be extremely dangerous. Attempting to replace a spring or other parts that tie in to the spring system can inflict serious injuries. Do not underestimate the powerful forces at work in your garage door spring system. One of the experts at Gold Label Door would be happy to check the health of your torsion spring for you. Our technicians will match the new torsion springs to the weight of the door to ensure the correct amount of counter balance. The right balance between spring torque and door weight must be achieved in order to for a smooth, quiet and efficient garage door. Let one of our experienced technicians take care of your garage door spring replacement safely and correctly.
What to do if your garage door won’t open
If your garage door won’t open the first thing to do is inspect the spring. If the spring is broken or there’s wires caught in or around it, do not touch it! The counter balance that opens the door (not the mechanical opener) is not functioning. You can try to open the door by hand but it will be heavy and must be lifted evenly so the tracks don’t jam. If possible, it’s best to leave the door closed and contact Gold Label Door right away. We are available 24/7 for emergency calls.
Contact Gold Label Door now at 303-279-7234 to schedule an appointment with one of our spring replacement professionals.
