Garage Door Spring Replacement Omaha

Garage Door Spring Replacement Omaha

A new client in Omaha, NE, contacted Omaha Garage Door Repair and requested garage door spring replacement. Their garage door spring snapped while they were away on holiday, so they phoned us after coming home to a broken garage door. We sprang into action and scheduled an appointment that same day. In less than an hour, the repair professional we dispatched to their house was able to replace the broken spring. The customer was grateful for a new spring in his door.

As a local garage door company, we  can quickly get a technician out to provide the professional service needed by clients. Residential garage door repair is among our specialties. The garage door springs are the life of your garage door. Tension is created in the springs when your door is raised and lowered by its opener. The stress from these springs makes it far easier to lift the heavy garage door back up again. They are crucial to the smooth operation of your garage door, and a broken spring could cause your door to open or close improperly. 

Even if you did not see or hear the spring breaking, a few symptoms would alert you otherwise. The springs have likely failed if you notice the opener having trouble opening or closing the garage door. If your door feels heavier than usual, or if it takes a lot more effort than usual to open and close it, the springs may need to be repaired or replaced.

Why Garage Door Springs Break

Age

The most common cause of a broken garage door spring is simple wear and tear. If properly installed, the average garage door spring should survive more or less 10,000 cycles of opening and closing. While there are other factors (such as improper installation), a garage door spring's life expectancy is limited, and like any other component, it will eventually fail.

Rusting

On top of significant wear and tear, there are other reasons why garage door springs snap. For example, rust and corrosion weaken the metal of the spring. Garage door torsion springs are most prone to rust, which increases friction and premature wear on the coil. Over time, this causes the spring to corrode, turn brittle, and eventually break. Garage door springs in cold or humid environments usually have decreased lifespan.

Excessive pressure

Putting a lot of extra pressure on the spring to support the door's weight can cause it to snap as well. In addition, heavy garage doors put additional strain on your springs, causing them to wear out more quickly. So, garage doors with only one torsion spring are more likely to give out than garage doors with two. Having a spring on both sides of the door decreases the pressure on the springs and contributes to their longevity.   

Improper maintenance

Improper garage door spring maintenance can shorten the lifespan of the spring. Therefore, it is advised that a skilled garage door professional test the springs of your garage door regularly to keep it in good working order. They will visually inspect the springs for signs of wear and tear, lubricate them properly, and ensure that the amount of tension in the spring is just right.

Garage Door Repair Near Me

Repairing garage door springs on your own is not impossible, but it is certainly inadvisable. Without the proper tools, you could significantly contribute to the problem and worsen it. It would be best to let trained professionals handle these types of tasks. Professional garage door repair specialists at Omaha Garage Door Repair we have the necessary tools, training, and experience. We have been providing fast and reliable garage door spring replacement services in Omaha and the surrounding communities. To learn more about residential garage door repair services, call us at (402) 819-5158.