How are Your Raleigh Garage Door Springs Holding Up?
Have you had your Raleigh garage door springs checked lately to make sure they’re in good shape and able to work without breaking or causing other damage to your garage doors? If not, now’s a great time to have the springs checked. Contacting a professional garage door company to come out and inspect them is an important part of owning a home with garage doors.
Many times, Raleigh garage door springs are worn out long before homeowners realize it. According to precision.com, “Garage door springs are rated in cycle, where a cycle is a single opening and closing action. The number of cycles that might occur each day will clearly vary since some seldom use their garage door while others might use extensively, especially if it serves as an alternative main entrance.” If you garage door endures many cycles throughout each day, consider getting them checked for replacement.
If you find that the springs need replacement, our garage door repair specialist has a few tips for you to consider when looking for new garage doors springs and a company that can install them.
A few questions, according to precision.com, that you should ask the Raleigh garage door repair specialist:
Are the springs powder coated? – Powder coating costs a bit more, but the springs will be virtually rust free their entire lifecycle and rust is a major cause of breaking springs.
Are the Springs New? Yes, there are companies that recycle springs – Never buy a used spring!
Should I replace both springs if only one is broken? Any reputable professional will recommend replacing both springs. Both springs have the same life-cycle and if one breaks the other is close behind. Replace them both!
How much should Springs cost? New torsion springs will typically fall in a range of between $100 and $200 per spring. No one can properly price a spring over the phone; sizing the proper spring for your door requires a full inspection and weighing of the door.
Does the price includes Installation? Most times, the price of the springs do include the installation.
If you’re worried that your garage doors springs are worn out and might need replacement, feel free to contact Hanson Overhead Garage Door Repair of Raleigh. We can come out, inspect all the components of your garage door, including the springs, to make sure they’re working properly, and do any necessary repairs or replacements!
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