Garage Door Springs - Efficient Garage Door Opener Mechanism
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by: AdamStranton
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Garage door extension springs are used for lighter doors, including sectional doors and one-piece tilt-up garage doors. Extension springs hang from the top of the door. These springs are anchored near the back of the upper tracks. Extension door springs are safer for the "Do It Yourself person", but there's still danger involved.
On the other hand, heavier doors like sectional doors use torsion springs. Installing torsion springs necessarily requires professional help, because handling them yourself can lead to serious injuries. In some cases, even deaths have been reported. For every door, two torsion springs need to be installed on each side.
Handling a garage door that uses torsion springs is a serious matter. Such a garage door weighs a massive 300-400 pounds, and surely, springs that handle such weight are capable of extreme compression and extension. It is to be noted that such instruments have had a history of imparting serious head injury.
It is advised to actually never stand below the garage door while it's opening or closing. It is also important to place the button which opens and closes your garage door, high enough where children cannot reach it. Children love to push buttons, as well as, they love to open/close garage doors. Placing the buttons out of a child's reach will help prevent horrible accidents, caused by garage door springs or the door itself.
The springs often become worn out or displaced. It is very important that you periodically check your springs. Also, if one spring stops working, the other one is likely to follow very shortly. That's why it's advised to replace the second spring at the time of replacing the first one.
Installing or repairing your springs will cost anywhere from $75 to $350, so be sure to shop around to get the best deal.
The springs are at work most when the garage door is closed. This way, even if the spring fails, the door will remain closed and won't hurt anyone. However, unfortunately if the springs fail when the door is open, it is likely to come crashing down on an object or a person.
The frequency with which a spring would need repair depends upon the usage, maintenance, and of course, the quality. The garage door specs affect the life span of the spring too.
Garage door springs are very powerful mechanisms. To ensure good safety, garage doors require regular maintenance and periodic inspection. In order to prevent any accidents, door springs must always be checked and replaced promptly.
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Author Adam Stranton is very knowledgeable about garage door springs and specifically garage torsion springs.
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