Garage Door Spring Repair in Kalamazoo

Extension Springs Vs. Torsion Springs: What’s the Difference?

Two types of springs are used with garage doors: extension springs and torsion springs. Both types of springs use tension and stored energy to help balance the garage door, enabling safe and smooth door operation. 

Extension springs expand and contract while torsion springs wind around a metal shaft. Extension springs are also less expensive and last seven to 12 years, making them a viable option for any garage door owner. Torsion springs are more popular among homeowners and can last eight to 15 years. 

What Are the Signs That I Need Garage Door Spring Repair?

If you notice the following, you likely need a repair:

• Your garage door won’t open or close.
• Your garage door is heavy when you try to open it manually.
• There are loose or fallen garage door cables.
• Your garage door opens halfway and stops. 
• Your garage door slams shut.
• Your garage door moves at an angle.
• Your garage door moves a couple of inches before reversing.
• Your garage door springs are elongated.
• There’s a three- to four-inch gap between the spring’s coils.
• There are grinding noises when the garage door is in operation.

Schedule Your Garage Door Spring Repair Today!

Keep your family, employees, and customers safe with garage door spring services that guarantee smooth automatic door function.Fawley Overhead Door, Inc. offers garage door spring repair, replacement, and maintenance services near Kalamazoo, MI, Portage, MI, and all areas of Kalamazoo Charter Township.

If you’re unsure whether your springs are the reason your garage doors are acting up, that’s no problem. We can get to the bottom of your garage door issues quickly and have your doors up and running again in no time.

Have questions about which garage door springs are best for you? Ask our team about garage door spring replacement near you! Call (269) 443-1093.

Frequently Asked Questions

Only One of My Springs Broke. Should I Replace Both Springs or Just the Broken One?

In our experience, if one of your garage door springs is rusted, stretched out, or broken, its partner is most likely not in good shape either. It’s best to replace both garage door springs at once to save time and money. This will also ensure the new garage door spring isn’t overcompensating for the old spring that can’t pull its weight!

What is the Difference Between DIY Spring Repair and Professional Garage Door Spring Repair?

The main difference between a DIY repair and a professional garage door spring repair is that a trained and experienced technician knows all the ins and outs of completing the repair safely and thoroughly. With Fawley Overhead Door, Inc., you don’t have to worry about:

– Losing time and money
– Not having the right tools
– The door’s weight overpowering you
– Causing more damage to other parts

Save yourself the hassle, and reserve all garage door repairs to the professionals.