Garage Door Springs
Garage door torsion springs are
rated by cycle life, with 10,000 cycles (a cycle being one opening and one closing action) being the industry standard minimum.
Upgrades are available to around 100,000 cycles. The average spring breaks about every 7 to 12 years. If a garage door has
two or more springs and one breaks, all springs should be replaced to maintain proper balance.
Garage Door
Failure
The leading causes of garage door failure and/or replacement include
lack of maintenance and being hit by vehicles. A proper maintenance schedule for a garage door includes:
- Yearly lubrication of the rollers, bearings, pulleys, and springs
- Washing painted steel surfaces several times a year
- Painting
or refinishing wood surfaces as necessary
- Counter balance system adjustment
to maintain door balance. A properly balanced garage door can be stopped mid-travel without drifting down or up when operated
manually.
Garage Door Safety (according to the
International Door Association)
Do Not let children (or adults) play "beat the door.”
This is extremely dangerous and can result in serious injury or death. Adults should set a good example. Know how to use the
emergency release, in case someone is pinned by the door!
Do Not let children play with or use
the transmitters or remote controls. Always place and store them out of the reach of children.
The pushbutton wall
control should also be out of the reach of children (at least 5 feet from the floor) and away from all moving parts. Mount
and use the button where you can clearly see the moving garage door.
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