For most people in the North Texas area, garage spring maintenance may encompass any number of considerations, even though many people don’t tend to put a lot of thought into the type of springs on their garage or overhead door.
However, the onset of warmer weather, potential high winds and heavy rain mean that a door should be ready to handle the rigors that come with volatile weather conditions and high temperatures. If that’s not the case, then some garage door repair might be in order, if not garage spring repair.
A Key Component
When it comes to those springs, there are distinct differences to consider between the two types available when determining what might best suit your particular situation.
Those two types are extension and torsion, with each helping make the opening and closing of any garage door a much more simple process. Extensions are more prominent, but within the past decade, there’s been a surge of interest in what the torsion variety has to offer.
Different Values for Each
That’s because the torsion spring is the stronger of the two and need to be replaced much less often. In some cases, the amount of lifts the torsion can offer might be double or triple that of the extension. From a numbers perspective, that will mean anywhere from 15-20,000 lifts, which can mean that it will be decades before they need to be replaced.
One key reason for that difference is that the opening and closing of a torsion spring door is a much steadier process. In contrast, the extension goes up or down much more quickly, which can sometimes lead to a jerking motion that put the door out of alignment or simply more wear and tear.
That wear and tear for extension can relate to the fact that additional parts that aren’t part of the torsion spring all widen the scope for potential breakdowns. With torsion, simple lubrication of the springs is usually good enough to keep things running smoothly.
Different Pricing
However, one important fact to remember is that the ability to deliver so many more lifts comes at a more expensive price. For families or businesses on a budget, that may mean that looking at the extension is a much better option to consider.
Safety and Force
The torsion spring can usually be found on the door header, with the spring force in the torsion spring often compared to a mousetrap. That’s because any application of pressure results in the twisting and coiling of the springs. The higher the torque, the higher the force of the spring.
While that force may be higher, torsion springs can be less of a safety concern than the extension. Since the torsion spring will stay on the shaft even if it breaks, there’s no danger of it becoming a lethal weapon. In contrast, the extension can become a dangerous projectile if it comes loose.
Bad Choices
Even though the idea of garage spring repair sounds like an easy endeavor for any DIY-inclined individual to undertake, that can turn out to be a deadly or even fatal mistake. People have been seriously injured, disfigured or killed when trying to save some money in this fashion. Even if it doesn’t harm anyone, garage door repair of this nature can result in broken windows, including those of cars that may be located inside. That can turn into an expensive mistake.
Experience Where It Counts
That’s why Texas Overhead Door can offer a safe alternative with regular garage spring maintenance. In conjunction with our garage door repair, the professionally-trained staff at Texas Overhead knows what they’re doing and makes sure that when they finish a job, the springs will work as expected.
While garage spring repair is something that nobody likes, it does offer a certain peace of mind that no one will be in danger from inattention to an integral aspect of the garage door itself. Those repairs can often be avoided when garage spring maintenance is in the mix, and Texas Overhead Door is the place to start. Don’t wait, contact us today.
