Broken or Damaged Springs
Trying to fix a broken or damaged garage door spring is dangerous. Don’t try to replace springs by yourself. You also don’t want to wait to get them fixed. A broken or damaged spring can lead to the spring uncoiling unexpectedly, causing damage and injuries. In fact, more than 20,000 injuries occur each year due to springs unexpectedly uncoiling—Trust Cities Handyman’s professional team will take care of it for you.
Now that we have your attention on the danger garage door springs can be, how can you tell if it’s time to replace them? After all, your garage door opens and closes many times each week. Over time that puts wear and tear on them. A few things you can do yourself to check:
- One of the obvious signs is if the garage door won’t open. There is a good chance it can be due to a broken spring.
- The door makes loud noises when it opens or shuts.
- The springs are visibly broken or have a straight stretch in them.
- The door is unbalanced, this usually happens toward the end of the lifespan of the springs, and they are not lifting correctly.Like springs, garage door cables are critical to the operation of your garage door. They are what keep the door from falling down. The cables are also dangerous to try to repair yourself. Let the professionals at Cities Handyman take care of it for you, minimizing your risk of injury. Our technicians are trained on how to correctly and safely repair these cables. They will have your garage door fixed before you know it.
Like springs, garage door cables are critical to the operation of your garage door. They are what keeps the door from falling down. The cables are also dangerous to try to repair yourself. Let the professionals at Cities Handyman take care of it for you, minimizing your risk of injury. Our technicians are trained on how to correctly and safely repair these cables. They will have your garage door fixed before you know it.
