Issues With Torsion Springs And When To Call For An Emergency Repair

Your torsion springs are responsible for holding the weight of your heavy door when it opens and closes. You might notice issues with your torsion springs if your door doesn't stay in the open position, or your door opens very slowly. Torsion springs are tightly coiled metal springs, and they are dangerous for you to adjust when you don't know what you are doing. If you suspect that your torsion springs need to be adjusted or changed, this is a job for an emergency garage door repair specialist. Torsion springs are hard to adjust, and you can end up making a mistake that causes an injury.

Your Door Won't Stay Open 

Your door might close an inch or two when it is in the open position. If your door closes more than six inches, this indicates that the torsion springs are losing their tension. It is possible for the torsion spring to snap, causing your door to slam down to the ground if it is in the open position. Loose torsion springs either need to be adjusted or replaced, depending on their condition. Don't touch the springs on your own, as you can get severely injured if the spring snaps when you are adjusting it.

Your Opener Won't Engage

It's important to call for 24-hour garage door repair when you can't get your garage door opener to engage. Check that you have a power supply to the opener, as you might have a tripped circuit breaker. Check to make sure that the opener is still plugged in. Use the wall-mounted garage door opener button to engage the opener if the remote doesn't work. If your opener still doesn't open the door, it's time for a call for an emergency garage door repair.

The Opener Takes Longer Than Normal to Open the Door

When your opener is straining to open the garage door, this can be a combination problem with the opener and your torsion springs. It is possible that the opener is starting to burn out, or the torsion springs are not helping to hold the weight of the door. When you notice changes to how the door opens and closes, it's time to get a repair technician to your home.

Issues with torsion springs should always be handled by a professional because they are dangerous if they snap. Call for an emergency repair when your garage door won't work, despite having power to the unit.

To find out more, contact a company like Old Dominion Door Sales.