Eagle Garage Door Spring Repair
Like any other system with moving parts, garage door springs have a finite life because they wear out from repeated use. Most garage doors have a lifespan of 15,000 cycles, or three to seven years, depending on how often the door raises and lowers.
Generally, home or business owners should not repair garage door springs on their own because of the dangers involved in the process. Extension springs wear down more quickly than torsion springs and can become particularly dangerous if mishandled during replacement.
Common extension spring problems include:
- Needs frequent repairs
- Can cause significant injury when tension is improper
- Impairs garage door performance
- Prone to rust and corrosion
- Declining performance as they age
Instead of replacing your broken garage door spring with another extension spring, Legacy Garage Doors recommends an upgrade with torsion springs. These springs are a safer, stronger, and more durable alternative. Our staff will install them above your garage door for better lifting. Unlike extension springs, they don’t require a safety cable. They also have a longer lifespan, making them more cost-effective than traditional springs.
Our company offers two types of torsion springs: standard springs last 10,000 to 15,000 cycles, while high-cycle springs can last 50,000 cycles and more. You can increase the life of your springs by not adding weight to the garage door, which stresses the mechanism.