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Understanding the Difference Between Oil Tempered & Zinc Galvanized Torsion Springs

By Tony M on December 10, 2018 in Blog

You probably haven’t given much thought to the torsion springs on your garage door. Most people don’t even know what they are. In a nutshell, they are the springs mounted horizontally above the door opening. They are attached to cables at the bottom corners of the door. These cables cause the springs to wind up […]

What’s the Difference Between Torsion and Extension Springs?

By epicnine on September 21, 2016 in Blog

Your average garage door is made up of dozens of parts that work in unison so you don’t have to manually lift it. One of the most important parts of your door – and most dangerous – is the spring. Without it, your automatic overhead door opener would be rendered useless. If you’re interested in […]

What to Do if Your Garage Won’t Open

So you can’t open your garage door? We’ll bet $20 this happened at the least convenient time. That’s how it is with garage doors. They work perfectly until they don’t — and then it’s the end of the world. Take a deep breath. First try changing the batteries in your remote. It sounds obvious, but you wouldn’t believe how many emergency calls we get over dead batteries. Next, check to see if the door is off track. If it is, stop working the door immediately. A fairly easy job could become extremely expensive if you continue to use the door and ruin the track. Finally, do a visual inspection of your springs. These springs are under incredible tension, so leave the actual servicing to a professional.