7 Signs Your Garage Door Spring Is About to Fail
The part doing all the heavy lifting Most people assume the opener lifts their garage door. It doesn’t. The springs do. A typical two-car door weighs 150 to 250 pounds or more, and the springs counterbalance nearly all of that weight so the opener, or your arms, only have to guide it. That’s why a broken spring stops everything. It often happens at the worst moment: the car is inside, you’re running late, and the door won’t budge. Springs rarely fail without warning, though. Knowing the early signs gives you time to schedule a repair on your terms instead of … Read more