Installing Garage Door Springs, Opener, and New Door

Springs, Opener, and New Door Installation

Garage door openers are great to have in any home; even so, it’s vital to know when to replace them to avoid annoying surprises. Reasons, why it may be necessary to replace door openers, include: 

• It’s ten years old or more 
• It needs repairs frequently 
• It makes loud noises 
• It’s dated and lacks modern features 

Openers don’t carry much of the weight when opening a garage door, contrary to popular belief. The garage door springs carry a lot of weight, and it’s vital to adjust them when installing a new garage door. If the springs don’t have enough tension, likely, a garage opener won’t have a long lifespan. 

Many people don’t pay much attention to the springs when a new door installed or when there’s an issue with the garage door. If a spring’s broken or damaged, attempting a DIY could lead to injury, so it’s best to leave the replacement of springs to a trusted expert. 

There are two types of garage door springs. These include: 

• Torsion springs: attached above a garage door that’s closed 
• Extension springs: found on both sides of the garage door above the upper tracks