Repairs · Installations · Servicing
TENSION & TORSION SPRINGS / GAUTENG
Professional spring replacement, repairs and servicing for garage doors. We assess the spring system, cables and door condition to find the cause of heavy, uneven or unreliable movement.
UNDERSTAND YOUR DOOR
Springs counterbalance the weight of the door so the mechanism can move with controlled effort. A correctly matched system helps protect the door hardware and reduces unnecessary strain on the opener.
01 / TORSION SPRINGS
Commonly mounted above the door, torsion springs work with the shaft, cable drums and lifting cables. They store energy as the door closes and release it as the door opens.
The correct spring specification depends on the door weight, dimensions and hardware arrangement.
02 / TENSION SPRINGS
Tension springs stretch as the door closes and contract as it opens. Depending on the design, they work alongside tracks, cables and pulleys.
Spring type cannot be selected from door width alone. We inspect the installed mechanism and its condition.
WHEN SOMETHING CHANGES
These symptoms may also involve cables, tracks, rollers or the motor. We inspect the complete system before recommending the repair.
Describe your door problem ↗ASSESS / MATCH / REBALANCE
Assess spring condition, door weight and movement, lifting cables, drums, bearings, brackets and related hardware.
Match the required spring specification to the actual door. On paired systems, assess replacement of both springs together.
After the repair, check door balance, travel and hardware operation, then test the fitted opener and its safety response.
SERVICE LIFE / WEAR / PREVENTION
Each complete opening and closing counts as one cycle. Spring life varies with its rating, daily use, corrosion, correct sizing and the condition of the door.
Regular professional servicing can identify worn hardware and balance problems. It cannot guarantee that a spring will never fail.
Ask us to inspect the lifting system during a service and explain suitable maintenance for your particular door.
Arrange a service ↗
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Replacement, service life and the warning signs that deserve professional attention.
On a paired system, springs of the same age have often experienced similar use. Replacing the matched pair is commonly recommended to restore balance and avoid another breakdown soon afterwards. We assess the spring arrangement and condition before recommending the work; not every door has two springs.
Repeated opening and closing causes fatigue over time. Corrosion, unsuitable springs, damaged hardware and poor door balance can also contribute. A spring can fail even when the door has appeared to work normally.
Service life depends on the specified cycle rating, correct sizing, daily use, condition and environment. One complete opening and closing is one cycle. A 10,000-cycle spring used four times per day reaches that cycle count in about seven years; this is an illustration, not a guaranteed lifespan.
Stop using the door and keep people and vehicles clear of the opening. Do not force the motor, attempt to lift a heavy door, adjust cables or release the opener while the door is raised. Arrange professional assistance; remaining springs and other components may still be under tension.
Spring replacement and tension adjustment require specialist training and appropriate tools. Stored energy and the weight of the door can cause serious injury. Leave springs, winding hardware, cable drums and related adjustments to a trained garage door technician.
A visible separation in a previously continuous spring coil can indicate a break. A heavy door, loud bang, limited opening or a motor struggling to lift may also indicate a problem. Observe from a safe position; these symptoms can have other causes and need inspection.
An tension spring may appear separated or damaged, and the door may move unevenly or sit crooked. Loose cables or pulley problems can cause similar symptoms. Stop operation and have the whole mechanism assessed instead of testing it repeatedly.
A tension spring stores energy by stretching. Torsion springs store energy by twisting around a shaft. The actual arrangement depends on the door design, not simply whether the door is single or double.
A motor should operate a correctly balanced, freely moving door. It should not compensate for a broken spring, jammed mechanism or damaged cable. The mechanical fault needs attention before automation is returned to service.
Send your suburb, door type, approximate dimensions and a description of the fault. If safe, take photographs from floor level of the complete door and visible spring arrangement. Do not touch or move damaged components to obtain a picture. Final spring selection requires a proper assessment.
HOUSE OF DOORS & GATES / GAUTENG
Tell us your suburb, door type and what has changed. If safe, send photographs from floor level of the door and visible spring system. Final spring selection follows an assessment.
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