Garage Door Springs - Extension and Torsion Springs

Extension garage door springs work on the principle of stretching, and are used in swing-up doors. Such springs are located above the door. Torsion springs work on the principle of twisting, and are used in sectional roll-up doors. Such springs are located on the sides of the door.

Extension springs are somewhat safer to replace. However, both types of springs have a lot of tension in them, making their repair and replacement very dangerous for a non-professional. Furthermore, it's important to routinely check the integrity of your garage door springs in order to avoid any unpleasant consequences of impaired door springs.

Garage Door Prices - What Aspects Affect the Price?

The most common aspects that affect garage door prices are: a need for a high wind rated door, a need for an irregular size door, ordering a custom finish, and ordering professional installation services rather than installing the door on your own. Based on the aforementioned factors, the price of your garage door may range from $300-$3,000. Some expenses cannot be avoided, such as if you need a door that is larger/smaller than an average 16'x7' garage door, or if you cannot install the door on your own. However, you can easily reduce the price if you do not opt for a door with an expensive custom finish.

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Garage Door Prices: Where to find the best deal

Simple Two-Step Process To Fixing Your Garage Door

Step 1: Thoroughly Clean And Dry Your Tracks

This is the first place you should look when checking your tracks. Dirt and old lubricant builds up on the tracks and causes the door to stick while it's being opened and closed. By simply cleaning and drying the tracks, you'll find that your door will operate smoothly again. You'll save yourself a couple hundred dollars. All you need is about 30 minutes, soap, and water and you're done.


Step 2: Lubricate All Of Your Moving Parts

After you've clean your track and the other moving parts of your garage, you have to lubricate them to make sure they keep running smoothly. It's pretty simple to do this: make sure you apply a silicon lubricant or spray on both the rollers and tracks. After this, your garage should be working smoothly.

Make sure to keep your tracks clean and prevent dirt and lubricant build-up. It's a good idea to check your tracks every three months or so.

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5 Quick and Easy Garage Repair Tips
Automatic Garage Repair Guide