Garage Door Spring Repair Menlo Park

At Menlo Park Efficient Garage Repair, we offer our customers spring repair solutions that are vital for the safe and smooth operation of your garage door. It's crucial to understand the part that springs play in this process. We particularly work with two primary types of springs: torsion springs and extension springs. These springs are essential because they are responsible for enabling your garage door to move smoothly up and down the track, allowing it to open and close how it should, in a manner that is safe, in both upward and downward directions.

Torsion springs can be found positioned horizontally above the garage door. They work by storing mechanical energy when twisted or wound up. When you activate your garage door opener, the torsion springs release this stored energy, basically translating it into the force required to lift the door, if you will. This results in a controlled and balanced movement, which is of course important when operating a garage door.

You will find extension springs installed vertically on either side of the door. These springs stretch and extend when the door is closed, storing potential energy. When you initiate the opening mechanism, the extension springs release this stored energy, assisting in lifting the door. This cooperative effort between the springs and the opener system allows for the door to be raised and lowered efficiently.

Is something wrong with your springs? Do you see a space in your spring? A gap? Is one broken? Call on us for service!

We hope for the chance to assist you with springs!

Recognizing damage to a garage door spring is very important to do. How can you know something is not right?

Gaps or Spaces: One of the indicators of spring damage is the presence of gaps or spaces in the spring itself. If you notice a separation or a visible break in the spring, something is wrong.

Unusual Noises: Damaged garage door springs can produce distinct sounds. If you hear loud banging, snapping, or popping noises when operating your garage door, it's likely that the springs are under stress, or it could be that damage has already taken place. These noises may occur during the door's opening or closing.

Imbalanced Door Movement: A garage door with damaged springs might reveal itself through imbalanced movement. You may notice that one side of the door appears to rise or lower faster than the other, leading to an uneven operation. This imbalance can place additional strain on the opener system.

Trouble Lifting the Door: If you find it difficult to manually lift the garage door, it could be because of spring damage.

Door Falls Quickly: A garage door that falls rapidly when closing is a warning sign of broken or weakened springs.

Why not call Menlo Park Efficient Garage Repair now?