How To Measure Garage Door Torsion Springs

Most people don’t know how to measure garage door torsion springs properly. If you ever need to replace a broken garage door springs you will need specific information to correctly purchase a replacement. Unless you know the specific model, size and brand of garage door you will need to measure the broken torsion spring yourself.......

Garage Door Cables

Garage door cables come in a variety of lengths, diameters and styles. Every garage door cable is designed for use on a specific size, weight and type of garage door. Cables attach to the bottom brackets of garage doors and are under an extreme amount of tension. Cables raise the garage door in the air......

Garage Door Extension Springs

Garage Door Extension Springs Garage door extension springs are installed along the horizontal track. Unlike torsion springs, extension or stretch springs fasten to a cable pulley system. As the garage door lowers the springs stretch out half of the door height.  When the door is closed the springs are under full tension, helping to raise......

How to Buy Garage Door Torsion Springs

It is important that you know how to buy garage door torsion springs if one breaks. The most common garage door repairs are broken torsion springs. Most springs last 10,000 cycles. With typical use this means they have a lifespan of 7-10 years. Chances are good that you will need to hire a repair man......

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