Torsion vs Extension: Knowing Your Springs
Your garage door relies on either torsion springs or extension springs to operate seamlessly—or sometimes both if it's been custom-fitted. Torsion springs are located above the closed garage door while extension springs run along the upper tracks on each side.
- Torsion Springs: These beefy coils use torque to lift doors weighing hundreds of pounds as if they were feathers. When these bad boys fail, they do so with gusto—you'll likely hear it happen from inside your home.
- Extension Springs: These long, slender guys work by stretching out when closing the door then recoiling to provide lifting power when opening—it's like watching an Olympic gymnast leap through routines effortlessly until one wrong move sidelines them completely.
Precision Matters In Spring Replacement
Getting just any old spring won't cut it; precision matters greatly because mismatched or improperly installed ones can lead even bigger problems than what you started with—that means making sure whoever does this job measures twice before installing once.Shawn Garage Door has become a staple in the Montebello, CA community, thanks to years of providing top-notch service. They have perfected the technique of creating excellent workmanship and are aware of what is needed to deliver optimal outcomes on every occasion.