There are two types of garage door springs, extension springs that are attached on both sides of the door and stretch along the horizontal track when the door is closed. Torsion springs are typically located just above the top section of the door and are mounted to the header. They are wound springs and do not expand or contract when the door is moving up and down. Torsion springs are preferred in the garage door industry.

  Torsion springs are a better choice because they balance the weight of the garage door better than extension springs for smoother operation and safety.  Torsion springs are what is commonly used in most garage doors today. If you have a different kind of garage door spring other than torsion springs, most garage door professionals will recommend that you convert your garage door springs to torsion. It may cost a little more. However, torsion springs will last much longer and are more economically friendly in the long run. 

  Your garage door on an average opens and closes over one thousand times per year. There is a lot of wear and tear on all the moving parts, which includes the garage door springs. You will know when your garage door springs are not working correctly, your garage door will feel heavy, or it may not open all the way or at all. If the garage door is difficult to lift or will not remain open, or garage door opener does not want to lift the garage door up. Then there may be an issue with the springs.

  Sometimes your garage door opener will make a humming noise and will not go up or down. You can discount the garage door opener and see if you can open the garage door manually, if not, then it's properly your garage door spring that is broken. You can also look at the top of your garage door, and you might be able to see about a two-inch break between the coils of the spring, this is a good indication that it is time to replace your garage door springs. It is important to recognize when your garage door is getting heavy or when your garage door opener is taking longer than usual to open. If your garage door springs are damaged, and they are not replaced or adjusted immediately, it could cause more costly damage in the long run. Moreover, We at Garage Door 4 Less do not recommend that you try replacing your garage door springs yourself, unless you have the experience. We have had clients call us after trying to replace their garage door springs, only to find out they spent all day trying to install the garage door springs and the garage door is still not going up and down because they put the wrong size garage door springs in. furthermore, the garage door springs are extremely dangerous and if not installed correctly could cause tremendous damage. Making sure your garage door springs are replaced correctly and are the right size assures safety.  We have you covered when it comes to your garage door spring replacement and repair service. For Quality, Service and Price Call 
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