Watch out for the following signs that your garage door springs are damaged. If any of these indicators become apparent, contact us right away to arrange garage spring repair.
- Squeaking or creaking noise
- Motor running but the door doesn’t open
- Door difficult to open manually
- Gaps between the spring coils
- Springs more than 10 years old
It’s best to regularly check for signs that your garage door springs are aging. If you are having difficulty opening the door by hand, the springs may be causing the problem. It’s likely that the motor will also be failing to open the door in this case. Listen out for creaking sounds, which suggest a problem.
Springs wear down over time due to frequent opening and closing of the garage door. As soon as this wear becomes obvious, you should replace the springs. The projected life span is approximately ten years, although this depends on how frequently you use your garage door. If your springs are around this age, you should consider replacing them.
Don’t try to replace your own garage door springs. It’s possible that you’ll hurt yourself or damage your garage door. When you hire garage door professionals, you can be confident that the task will be completed correctly the first time, saving you money and stress.