Integrity Garage Door Repair
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Integrity Garage Door Repair is an independently owned garage door repair company that specializes in repairing and replacing garage door. The company has been serving the residents of Virginia Beach, VA for many years. Integrity Garage Door Repair is well-known for its top-notch customer service.
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Tightening Up Your Springs to Regain Smooth Operation
If your garage door has started making strange sounds, sticking occasionally or become difficult to open and close, there’s a good chance the springs need attention. Whether torsion springs or extension springs, over time and thousands of cycles they can lose proper tension. As one of the top garage door companies in Virginia Beach, we see a lot of spring issues that a simple adjustment or replacement can cure.
Torsion Springs and Your One-Piece Door
The vast majority of homes with a one-piece garage door have torsion springs installed. These are wound bars or tubes located above the door, with cables extending down to transmit the spring’s lifting power. As torsion springs wear, they begin to unwind and lose tension holding the door’s weight.
Some warning signs include:
- Door feels progressively heavier to operate
- It stalls halfway up and won’t fully open or close
- A clicking sound accompanies the door’s movement
At Integrity Garage Door Repair, we assess the garage door springs for their proper winding diameter and material quality. Often we can rewind them a few times to increase the tension as a long-term adjustment. Only replacing when rewinding is no longer feasible. Proper adjustment optimizes lift strength and balance for smooth travel.
Extension Springs and Sectional Doors
If you have a multi-piece sectional door, like many homes built since the 1990s have, it uses extension springs along each side. These work just like their name implies – stretched out to provide counterbalance through a pulley system.
Extension springs pose some dangers as the coils are under extreme tension to counterbalance the weight of heavy door sections. Signs of trouble include:
- One or more pulleys that look stretched or misshapen
- Cables detaching at the ends where they hook to the door
- Frayed wires emerging from the coils
At our shop, a trained technician replaces extension springs as a set for correct torque levels. New springs provide years more reliable performance without stress on the system.
Tension is Key for Smoother Operation
Whether torsion or extension type, the goal of adjusting or replacing garage door springs is targeting optimal tension to balance out the door’s weight. Too loose and it’s difficult to operate, too tight strains components faster.
Our experts ensure springs are set precisely using the proper tools and following safety procedures. This restores proper balance, allowing the door to lift evenly and move smoothly without sticking or binding in the tracks. Often a quick spring adjustment is all that’s needed to recover years of service from your door.
We hope this information was useful! Feel free to contact us with any other garage door needs you may have. Our goal is safe and reliable operation for complete customer peace of mind.
FAQs
Here are some signs the springs may have exceeded their useful lifespan:
- Broken, loose or corroded winding cones/cable drums
- Coils separated or unwound on extension springs
- Door is very out of balance even when springs freshly adjusted
- Springs are significantly under-wound or over-wound beyond adjustment range
- Material has deteriorated from age, wear or rust
- Springs are over 10 years old or manufacturer recommends replacement
Quality garage door springs can provide 10-15 years of use depending on the home’s climate, frequency of door operation, and other factors. However, springs do wear out gradually as they complete thousands of open/close cycles. Proper occasional lubrication and check-ups extended their lifespan. The winding diameter is also a gauge – once a torsion spring needs winding to the minimum safe size it’s usually ready to be swapped.
