March 20, 2014 | Posted in Amarr, FAQ, International Door Association, Safety | By aaadoorteks
Sometimes, Winter can be intimidating, and we didn’t want Spring to get the wrong idea, like we actually wanted a polar vortex for 6 months out of the year.
Before we explain some things about springs, it’s important to state that we were obsessed with anything else that involves a small motor and a belt a long time ago. Our parent company, Conveyor Installations, also located in Geneva, has been in business for more than 30 years. That’s a lot of mechanical experience, so we truly are your installation experts, which now, leads us to the topic of the blog, springs. Most garages have them, but not too many people know what they do, how they wind, and that a faulty spring is the reason for most garage door repairs.
What does a garage door spring do?
Even before the opener and the chain, the spring is responsible for the majority of the leg work of opening and closing your garage door. It is also one of the most dangerous mechanical mechanisms in your house. Even for our technicians, when they are winding new springs, they use special tools and extreme caution to ensure their safety.
If my springs are noisy, does that mean they need to be replaced?
No, not necessarily. Again, anyone should use extreme caution when going anywhere near garage springs, but if you’d like to spray them with a lubrication, DO NOT USE WD-40! It is actually a degreaser, what you need is a lithium-based spray, found at the Geneva Ace Hardware. If the noise continues, then it’s time to call 1-800-Tek-Teks!
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Understanding the components of your garage door can save you time and money, especially if you’re dealing with Joe Schmo The Garage Door Man who might try and rip you off. At AAA DoorTeks, we’re not only mechanical fanatics with the ability to fix any garage door, we strive for exceptional customer service paired with exceptional value. Our technicians take their jobs very seriously, and we pride them on being polite, punctual and well-versed in customer service. Just like our website, Facebook page, and blog, if you have questions as to why you shouldn’t grease the track of your garage, or why torsion springs are responsible for garage door malfunctions, we want you to know! We look forward to educating you and answering all your questions. We’re always available at info@aaadoorteks.com
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