3 Main Types of Garage Door Springs and Accessories

Garage doors require many essential parts to be in tune to function properly, including garage door springs and other important accessories such as garage door openers. After your new garage door is installed, your garage door springs and garage door openers should work fine. But after a few years, they may become an issue.

Our expert team at Door Doctor is always there to handle these issues. In this blog, we decided to tell you a bit about garage door springs and accessories for your troubleshooting knowledge. Read on to find out more:

What Should You Know About Garage Door Springs?

Extension springs and torsion springs are the two main types of garage door springs used in the installation and operation of garage doors.

Here’s a breakdown of the purpose, different functions, and different costs of these garage door springs:

Torsion Springs

Torsion springs are amongst the most common garage door springs. Torsion springs use torque to function while extension springs extend. Torsion springs are sturdy and typically last longer than other kinds of springs.

Torque is a twisting force, which causes rotation. And when the force of the garage door opening or closing is applied (by hand or motor), the coil twists and coils on the shaft. Standard torsion springs come in various lengths and sizes, and the spring you choose should be based on the size and opening dimensions of the garage door.

Extension Springs

People generally use extension springs in places with low headroom where they are unable to install rear torsion springs. You can find these in the upper horizontal tracks on each side of the garage door.

The springs extend to open your garage door, creating a counterbalance that supports the garage door. The more the door is open (and the springs are extended), the more force is exerted on the garage door extension springs.

With this amount of force on these heavy-duty garage springs, we recommend using safety measures in the installation. And that’s why each extension spring is paired with a safety cable.

If there’s a malfunction, the safety cable will prevent the spring from shooting freely, preventing serious harm to you and your loved ones. The safety cable also protects homeowners in case the cable or bracket fails. These safety cables must remain in place at all times, like when the door is open, closed, or in motion, as there is a risk of the spring breaking free.

Garage Door Opener Parts

There are four basic types of garage door openers, and all of them have one thing in common: they all consist of a motor that moves a trolley. This trolley is connected to the door. And when the trolley gets activated, it causes the door to move up or down. 

We at Door Doctor carry a wide range of replacement parts for commercial or residential garage door openers to meet your needs, whatever model of door opener you use or have, including those in apartment or condominium buildings.

Contact Us to Repair or Install Any Type of Garage Door Springs and Accessories

If you’re anticipating that you will repair your garage door or add to your garage, or you’re thinking about upgrading your garage door opener or even having a new garage door installed, consult Door Doctor. As a professional garage door repair company, we can easily determine which types of garage door springs are better for you, your family, or your business.

For garage door spring or garage door opener issues, or for garage door installation and repair, give us a call now.