GARAGE DOORS EXPERT

Today's customers are in the market for repairs vs replacement, and here's why.
 

The competitive edge to remain established in any merchandising vocation is growing substantially. With a recent boom in similar servicing, especially by locally owned and operated businesses, you can easily be tempted into choosing the cheapest professional near you who can offer the most inexpensive repair to cut costs all around and still make a profit. But at what risk?
 

Regarding garage door parts, knowing what can be repaired and what should be replaced with new parts can be challenging. Knowing the difference between the two can help you save time and money when it comes to maintaining your garage door.

The physics behind the door

The major parts of a garage door are springs, cables, rollers, hinges, and tracks. Springs are the most common part to either repair or replace as they are the most likely to break due to wear and tear. If your springs are broken, you can replace them with new ones. Garage door springs average 10,000 cycles and, if properly maintained, can last at least 7 to 10 years. Overall, the average garage door spring lifts the equal weight of your door and is wound and torqued to withstand a high p.s.i.

The facts of expansion and contract.

How do you know if your garage door spring is broken? Torsion springs are essential for the garage opening system; no other part of the mechanism is strong enough to lift the heavy door. When a torsion spring breaks or does not function properly, you may notice that:
 

● your garage feels much weightier to lift, won't open, or flies up too quickly.

● the coils of your spring start to show visible gaps between every spiral.

● you begin to hear the strain upon every cycle.

● If there is a loud popping sound when the door rests.

● The garage door won't rest halfway during manual operation.

Friendly advice: When a torsion spring is broken, you have no choice but to replace it with its partner for safety reasons, and let's face it: the garage door repair costs are on par with the replacement price in some extreme conditions.

Before an entire garage door spring break, you still are within the time parameters to have the worn springs rewound and torqued to industry and safety standard code and then have them both rebalanced, especially if they were installed during the winter or cold weather conditions.

** Did you know that a garage door spring is wound into two different directions, those being left and right, and that the red-painted right side spring is on the left side of the support rail and the black-coated left is on the right side of the rail**

What to look for when choosing a professional garage door repair? 

When I'm looking to hire a contractor of any kind, I first check their reviews on Google. And I'm doing the same when buying a product. Sometimes, reading those reviews will save you aggravation later on. See what other people experienced with the company you are about to hire. The same applies to garage door repair companies.

You want to check that the company that you hire is insured. So you will be covered for any emergencies that can happen. Other things to consider when hiring a professional garage door service and repair shop are the availability and ability to offer a 24-hour garage door repair using only the recommended garage door repair parts, work with insurance claims, consider warranty protection, and are within your location to better provide quick and timely response to either your home or business. 

Damage done.

An unexpected garage door expense due to a parts breakdown, malfunction, or accident can really add stress to the "what if" syndrome. The common appeal of a repair is always weighed against the more expensive replacement and factors in when looking for the best garage door and service company.

To further help you along, below is a quick guide that sorts out what part is better off replaced with new or which ones can be repaired.

Repair:

Tracks can be repaired if they are bent or damaged.

Cables can also be repaired if they are frayed or snapped.

Replace:

Rollers should be replaced if they are worn or damaged.

The opener assembly.

Weatherstripping.

Inbetweens:

Garage door panels can be either repaired or replaced.

Hinges and side rails, depending upon the extent of damage.

Repair, replace, serve, and protect.

Finally, a garage door repair can help improve the security of your home. By having a professional repair service, you can ensure that your garage door is secure and functioning correctly. Modern technology is now a standard component that offers users various remote features to fit all net-accessible devices. This can help to keep your family and belongings safe from intruders.

Overall, keeping up on any garage door repair immediately along with general routine maintenance are great ways to ensure your garage door is always in top condition.