Two More Commonly Asked Questions on Broken Garage Door Springs

Is there a standard spring for all garage doors?
There are a variety of different garage door systems that use springs of different sizes and stiffness. As mentioned above, there are springs with different cycle lives. In addition, garage doors don't all have the same weight. A spring is carefully chosen so that it balances the weight of the door. A well-balanced door means that the spring does most of the lifting so that the motor only has to apply a small amount of force.

Can I replace a garage door spring on my own?
The short answer is: definitely no! A spring replacement is not the sort of do-it-yourself job to figure out on your own. The reason is that these types of springs have a tremendous amount of tension in them so that they can lift the typical 200-300 pound garage door. If the spring suddenly releases while you're next to it, you can get seriously injured. There are many ways this kind of dangerous accident can happen. This is why you should contact a professional to get the job done for you.

Call your local Reading MA garage door contractor today!