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In our homes, everyone’s top priority is protection.
We know we have already taken measures to strengthen our safety at home by having a garage door.
We will undoubtedly have even a stronger peace of mind if our garage doors are made of compatible, high-quality
door springs that last for a long time.
This will also give your entire property more protection.
So, before anyone does some shopping, here is how to select garage door springs prepared by our garage door pros.
What are door springs?
The door springs are the springs on a door-hinged shaft.
It presses on the plates of the hinged door to automatically close when the door is opened.
Garage door springs balance the weight of the door to make opening and closing easier.
The most commonly used are the torsion springs.
What are torsion springs?
The torsion springs stabilize the garage door with drums at either end, applying a rotating force to the shaft.
A cable that stretches to the bottom of the door is attached to each drum, fixed to the base mount.
It provides a balanced mechanism when the door opens and closes as the torsion spring unfolds and winds.
Characteristics
Three characteristics of torsion springs that decide the lifting and cycle life are wire size, inside diameter, and length.
The lift, measured by the spring torque, determines the weight of the spring door. The lifespan shows how many times before spring breaks, the garage door can open and shut.
Price
They are a little expensive because spring torsion systems have many advantages, including long-lasting, less breakable, effective maintenance, and subtle design.
So, if you need torsion springs, we suggest you get the best ones.
Sizes
Garage door springs may come in different sizes, so we earlier suggest thoroughly inspecting.
That way, measures will be identified, and we can avoid mismatched springs.
How torsion springs work?
Torsion springs have cones on both ends, a stationary cone secured to an anchor bracket on one end, and a winding cone for installations and adjustments on the other.
We suggest that consumers ensure both cones in the spring are intact when purchasing replacement torsions.
Also, we use winding bars to work with the winding cone, so we advise to consider getting a winding bar, too.
Springs on the garage door must correspond to the door’s weight and be supported by correct cable wires.
A well-balanced door has torsion springs that can carry the importance of the garage doors.
So, when garage doors are closed, it remains flat on the floor.
Also, well-balanced garage doors can be hung up or down the door halfway smoothly and stay open with no trouble.
With all that being said, we sum up the critical factor in selecting torsion springs.
These are the garage door height and weight, spring length, cable size, spring wind direction, and diameter inside.
Done with the basics
When ordering new torsion springs, we suggest having the measurements handy.
It will save time and ensure that the correct springs will be selected.
Now that we shared the basics, here’s how to select garage door springs.
Get Measurements
1. Door
Remember, torsion springs counterbalance the weight of the doors.
So, when ordering torsion springs, we need precise measurements.
We suggest using an analog bathroom weighing scale in getting door weights.
It sounds heavy, though.
Also, take note of the door’s cable drum numbers, height, and track radius.
2. Spring
a. Get the length by measure from the first to the last coil.
b. As for the thickness, place a tape measure between the first two coils and extend it to the last coil between the 10th and 11th coils.
c. For spring winds note that left wind springs are on the doors’ right side, while the right wind springs are on the left. A left-wound spring has the end of the spring pointing clockwise, while a right-wound spring is pointing counterclockwise.
d. Get the inner diameter by measuring 1/16″ of an inch. It is usually found on the door spring cones. If 1.75 is on the cone, it means the spring’s diameter is 13/4-inch.
Bottom Line
Garage door springs are easy to understand.
But the process of knowing the springs compatible with garage doors installed is a bit technical.
So, we suggest getting the pros to do the job.
Not only do we have the know-how, but we also have more choices in-store, and we can provide helpful advice.
Call us now, and leave the garage door spring matters on us.
