Garage door spring replacement may look like a simple thing to do by yourself but in fact it is very dangerous especially if you haven’t done it before.
Although there are lots of DIY videos on YouTube it still requires great technical skills and use of intense force because these springs are under enormous tension.
That’s why garage door spring replacement should always be done by trained technicians.
Threat of injury
Spring replacement can be quite dangerous because if you get hurt during the job it can be quite serious or even deadly.
If you’re a skilled handyman you might be good to spot a spring issue, tightening screws and lubricating it but performing a complete spring replacement is different.
When you use a ladder and work at height with tools like a screwdriver and wrench, dealing with high-tension springs and the heavy weight of the door accidents can occur unintentionally.
A small mistake can make the spring snap causing fatal injury or even death. For your safety it is best to let a professional technician handle the replacement.
Using wrong door spring
There are 2 different types of garage door springs, torsion springs and extension springs. Extension springs are installed on both sides of the door and torsion springs are mounted right in the middle above the door.
Extension springs stretch along the tracks to lift the garage door, on the other hand torsion springs use twisting force to control the door’s movement.
There are also different sizes for both spring types and the right size is determined by the doors size and weight and if you accidentally install the wrong springs you absolutely put anyone who’s using the garage at a risk.
Improper installation
Installing garage door springs correctly is crucial for the door to work properly. If the springs are put in the wrong tension or the screws are not tightened enough, you might hear strange noises, see the door hanging out of line and eventually find it broken.
If you can’t do it correctly our best advice for you is to go and hire a professional technician in order to avoid injuries and to save money.
