Integrity Garage Door Repair
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Integrity Garage Door Repair is an independently owned garage door repair company that specializes in repairing and replacing garage door. The company has been serving the residents of Hampton, VA for many years. Integrity Garage Door Repair is well-known for its top-notch customer service.
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Keeping Your Garage Door in Working Order
At Integrity Garage Door Repair, we service garage doors throughout Hampton and the surrounding areas. While most repair calls involve broken springs or rollers, we recently helped a client named Jerry with an issue that’s not as common – over-tightened garage door springs. Let me share Jerry’s experience and how we were able to safely adjust the springs back to the proper tension.
The Problem Arises
Jerry contacted us concerned about his garage door’s lack of springiness. When opened by hand, it felt very stiff and heavy. Upon inspection, we could see the springs had been over-wound, likely due to adding extra turns during a previous repair attempt. Springs under too much tension put unnecessary strain on all garage door components and increase the risk of sudden failure or injury. Jerry was smart to call in the professionals before things got worse.
Safely Reducing Spring Tension
The first step was to block the door open about halfway. This prevented it from falling while we worked. We then inserted mounting plates to safely secure the ends of each spring coil. This is critical, as over-tightened springs store a lot of potential energy just waiting to be released. Our plates kept everything under control.
Using a large commercial spring winder tool, we began slowly unwinding turns from each spring. Careful monitoring of tension with each 1/4 turn was important. Too fast and the springs could snap. Too slow risked not adequately reducing the pressure. After a few minutes, we had safely brought the springs back to the proper number of turns specified by the door manufacturer.
Lubrication and Adjustments
With the springs at the right tension, we gave all moving components a healthy squirt of lubricant. Pivots, rollers, and hinges were smoothly greased. Any squeaks or sticking was eliminated. A final alignment and balance check wrapped things up. Jerry’s door now opened and closed with the smooth, balanced feel it should have.
Peace of Mind and Preventative Maintenance
Clients like Jerry appreciate the expertise and care we bring to spring adjustments and other garage door repairs. Over-tightening can happen accidentally during DIY jobs gone wrong. But our technicians have the experience and tools to remedy issues safely. We also provide ongoing preventative garage door maintenance packages. Regular lubrication and inspection catches small problems before they worsen. For Jerry, a simple spring adjustment means continued smooth operation and safety for his garage door – and peace of mind for him.
In summary, over-tightened springs were causing problems for Jerry’s garage door, but Integrity Garage Door Repair was able to quickly and safely reduce tension levels. Proper ongoing maintenance and using qualified technicians for any garage door repairs can help prevent bigger issues down the road. Feel free to contact us if you notice any changes in your door’s operation that could indicate spring adjustments are needed. Our team is ready to help keep your garage door functioning safely and reliably.
FAQs
Signs that your springs may need adjustment include a heavy or stiff door that’s difficult to open/close, squeaking or grinding noises, or springs that appear coiled too tightly. A trained technician can properly assess tension levels.
We don’t recommend homeowners attempting to adjust springs themselves, as springs under high tension can cause serious injury if not properly secured. It’s always best to call in a pro for any garage door spring work.
