Out of all the moving parts that are working to keep your home safe, comfortable and productive, your garage door probably does the most moving throughout the day. Think about how many times you pull in and out of the garage to take the kids to school, pick them up, run to the store, pull the garbage bins down to the street, get bikes and other recreational toys out for the kids, your garage door is opening and closing a lot more than you realize. Because it is one of the more important parts of your home, it is essential to take good care of it so it is always working properly and can be depended on.
Garage Door Weight
One aspect of your garage door to consider is its weight. A garage door can weigh anywhere from 250 to 350 pounds, depending on what type of material it is made from and what size garage it covers. The weight of your garage door is an important fact to be aware of, considering that your kids may roll in and out of the garage all afternoon while playing, and if something were to go wrong with the mechanics of the door, that is a great deal of weight to be falling down near or on a child.
Garage Door Torsion & Extension Springs
One of the most common problems or breaks that occur on a garage door are its springs. The weight of the garage door is put directly on the garage door springs, and the weight is shifting open to close every day, day after day, putting a great deal of stress on those springs. Making sure your garage door springs are working properly and are not outdated is essential to keeping your garage door working properly and keeping you and your family safe as well. Often times, when a garage door spring breaks, the garage door will fall to the ground and anyone in its way will potentially be injured.
Professional Garage Door Installation, Upgrades, Replacement, Emergency Repair & Preventive Maintenance in Las Vegas, Summerlin, North Las Vegas & Henderson Nevada
The best way to keep your garage in good working order and safe for you and your family is to hire a professional to inspect the safety of your garage door. AAA Action Garage Doors is skilled and experienced in fixing any issue you may be experiencing with your garage door, including broken or worn out springs. Most springs have a life span of about 6-8 years. If your garage springs have not been swapped out within 6-8 years, it is time to call AAA Action Garage Doors to get new springs put on your garage door and make it much safer for you and your family.
