Identifying Garage Door Spring Issues

Are you having a problem with your garage door spring? Do you know how to figure out what is wrong with the spring? If you are in Hallandale, Florida, you can get assistance from our experienced technicians at Complete Garage Door Service. We have many years of experience in diagnosing and repairing many types of issues that you can experience with the spring in your garage door. Whatever problem you are facing, we can help you to solve it. 

It is important that you make routine checks on your garage door to ensure that it is functioning well. We can provide you with these services if you are uncertain about what to look for. We know the ins and outs of all types of garage doors so we can inspect them upon your request and identify any possible issues or diagnose current issues that are occurring. If you would like to be able to identify a spring issue, continue reading this article. You will learn about some of the signs that you should look out for and some of the services that we offer regarding the maintenance, replacement and repair of your garage door spring. At the end of the day, we want you to get the most and best experience with your garage door. Trust us to handle any problem that you have with it.

Make sure your garage door functions well

In order for your garage door to function effectively, you have to ensure that the springs are working properly and there are many things that can go wrong with your springs. If you notice that there is something wrong with the way your garage door is functioning, one of the first things that you should check is the springs. It is not unusual for the springs in a garage door to have problems functioning well. We have seen this many times before and our expert technicians are able to solve just about every problem that you can experience. 

If you have an older garage door or a newer one, it does not make much of a difference. Spring issues can affect just about any garage door. Fortunately, it is a quick fix for our technicians. They have been there and done that. They can get your garage door fully operational in little to no time. Give us a call and let us discuss how we can help you to resolve any issue that you have.

Signs of spring damage

There are many signs that can indicate that the springs in your garage door are not functioning well. It is important for you to recognize these symptoms so you can repair them before they get worse. Some of the things that you should look out for include:

• A squeaky garage door
• The door does not open smoothly
• You notice wear and tear on the springs
• Broken cables on the garage door
• A loud noise on the garage door
• There is a gap in your torsion spring
• The garage door closes faster than usual

If you are experiencing any of these things, you need to call us right away. A broken spring can leave you vulnerable to security threats because it means that your garage door is not as effective as it was before. Let our technicians help you to fix it. They know exactly what to do so that it can start to function normally again.

Broken Garage Door Spring

If the spring on your garage door is broken, it is not always wise to lift it manually. If there is only one torsion spring, it can be much more difficult to get it open with a broken spring. These types of door are usually very heavy. They can weigh up to 300pounds so it would be quite disastrous if these types of doors fall on someone while they are trying to lift it. The best thing for you to do in a situation like this is to call the professionals. At Complete Garage Door Service, we have a very experienced set of technicians that can repair or replace that broken spring for you. Let us provide the answer to the problem that you are facing.

If your garage door is a little bit different and it has two torsion springs, you may be a bit more fortunate. If only one spring is broken, the door may be able to still function on one spring. If not, it will definitely be much easier for you to lift it. Even though it will not be as heavy, it does not mean that you should not be careful. As a matter of fact, the best thing that you can do is get professional help. We can dispatch a technician to your location very quickly so we can take care of any spring issue that you are having. 

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Sectioned Garage Door vs Solid Garage Door; Pros and Cons

There are differences between solid garage doors and the sectioned ones. Each has their pros and cons and each type is appealing in its own way. Our Complete Garage Door Service crew is sometimes asked; which is best? Our answer is this; what do you want from your garage door? Read this page and then decide for yourself. It’s really just a choice and it’s yours to make.

Solid garage doors

Solid garage doors are making a comeback of sorts. They were more common in the 50s and 60s when that’s all that was available. These doors are made of one piece construction as opposed to a frame and several panels and sections like the sectioned doors. Solid garage doors were mainstream back “in the day” and were mostly lifted and lowered by hand. Some homeowners are now installing these one piece, solid garage doors to achieve that retro look from decades ago. In modern times you can now operate them with an opener system but since the whole door tilts upward, the area in front of the garage door should be clear of people, pets, cars and other items.

Sectioned garage doors

These came into use after the solid, one piece doors. As stated above, your sectioned garage door has panels and sections attached within a frame. Instead of tilting upward or downward, your sectioned garage door rolls up and into the garage, usually with the help of an automatic garage door opener system and remote. One big advantage of these rolling garage doors is that you don’t have to keep the area in front of it clear. This is because the door rolls up and into the garage through the track system and does not tilt outward where it can hit whatever or whoever is in front of it. It’s no secret that most buyers looking to secure a home in today’s real estate market prefer these sectioned garage doors. Builders and new home community developers comply by not giving their buyers a choice; the sectioned doors are automatically included in the purchase.

You don’t have to follow the crowd

Does all this mean that you are stuck with your rolling garage door? No; not at all. Tilt-up doors are still available everywhere garage doors are sold and installed. Many younger people have never even seen this type of door before as the roll ups are so common in urban settings. If you are interested in either type of door, we encourage you to call a local garage door repair shop and speak to their staff. Call one that eagerly answers questions and gives free price quotes, too. An established shop can field any questions that you may have and even come out to your place to see how feasible a change might be. Remember, you can still have automatic garage door opener service with a solid garage door; you no longer have to manually open or close it.

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