The garage door is probably one of the most used entrances into your home. When you open and close that thing multiple times a day, you more than likely don’t think twice about it. That is, until it isn’t working properly. When your garage door isn’t acting normal, it can leave you wondering what the issue could be. One of the most common issues with garage doors is a broken spring. When you have a broken spring, you will more than likely know it. AAA Action Garage Doors is here to talk about what a garage door looks and sounds like, so you know when you’re facing issues with yours.
Common Signs Your Garage Door Springs are Broken
When something feels off significantly opening and closing your garage door, one of the first places that you should look is your springs. Here are some of the first places to look when you suspect your garage door springs aren’t working properly:
– Visual Inspection: To carry out a visual inspection of the garage door springs, you will want to make sure that the garage door is closed. You will be able to see them clearly from the inside of the garage. Some of the things that you should look for that indicate the springs are broken include damage to the springs or gaps, springs that appear to be stretched out further than should be, visible breaks or cracks in the metal springs, and finally, look for any springs that are hanging loosely from the system.
– Strange Sounds: Most people get accustomed to the sounds of their home. This includes your garage door. There shouldn’t be any new or unusual noises when you open and close your door. You should be listening for screeching, grinding or popping. These noises often indicate that there is an issue with your garage door springs. If you hear a loud bang, it usually means that the spring broke completely.
– Examine Cable & Pulley: If you have a cable and pulley system that is malfunctioning, this is often a problem that goes hand in hand with a spring issue. When you are looking at the cable and pulley system, you should be watching for loose or dangling cables, fraying or damage to the cables, cables that are completely off the pulley system, and pulleys that look like they have been damaged or aren’t aligned.
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If you suspect that there is an issue with your garage door, you need to call on the garage door experts at AAA Action Garage Doors. We will make sure there isn’t a spring issue that needs to be addressed. There is a lot of pressure in your garage door springs which makes it a dangerous job when it comes to replacing springs that are broken or damaged. This should always be left up to the professionals to take care of. Call us today!
