Different types of garage door springs

 If you're like most homeowners, then you'll probably give your garage door very little thought, of course, until it fails and needs urgent attention. When this happens, you suddenly feel pressured to make a lot of unwise and big decisions about materials, garage door companies, and types of springs to choose to safely open and close your garage door.

 Believe it or not, garage door springs are one of the most important mechanisms in your garage door. Property damage, injury and even death are some of the horrible consequences that await those who neglect the importance of choosing a garage door spring. Yes, deaths are reported as a result of fraudulent springs, so here at Garage Door Repairs in Sydney, we can't say enough, "Fixing a broken or faulty garage door spring should never be 'do it yourself'." Knowing the different types of garage door springs could save your life! Also, when trying to repair or replace a faulty garage door spring, it is absolutely important to call in a professional.

 Extension springs vs. torsion springs

 There are many different types and subtypes of garage door springs, but the two most common types are extension and torsion springs.

 Extension springs

 Usually found at the top of both sides of the garage door, these types of springs are a very popular type of garage door. The springs will expand once the door is opened to provide a counterbalancing effect to support the entire door. The greater the force, the more the springs will stretch.

 Please note that all extension springs must be provided with safety cables to prevent the spring from being projectile during damage.

 Torsion springs

 Torsion springs are quite different from extension springs, they use torque to hold the garage door open instead of expanding or widening. You will find these springs above the garage opening, where they will slowly rotate and engage the axle when force is applied. All Garage Doors Blog torsion springs are available in different sizes and will be perfectly adjusted and calculated according to the weight, height and material of your garage door.

 So, the best garage door springs are…

 It will depend entirely on your budget. Extension springs are often the most popular with our home customers because they are so much cheaper. However, it is important to remember that the more parts that are exposed, the greater the risk of danger.

 Torsion springs can obviously support much more weight than extension springs and have been known to last twice as long. They generally provide much better balance, so you can operate your garage door smoothly and with complete ease. And with less exposed parts, torsion springs are much safer. However, due to these greater advantages, these fonts are more expensive.

 Our advice for Garage Door Blog will be to consider the well-being of torsion springs before comparing price to extension springs. If you're in the market for garage doors and trying to install and/or repair a garage door yourself, remember that both extension and torsion springs operate at high voltage and voltage levels. To limit the chances of injury or death, seek the advice of a professional, qualified garage door company before attempting it yourself.

 However, if you're looking for professional garage door installation and repair, you've come to the right place. Our staff at MDI is highly qualified, factory trained and experienced in installing all brands of garage doors. This specialist knowledge ensures professional installation and trouble-free operation.

 For more information on garage door springs or garage doors in general, feel free to contact us today.

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