Garage Door Parts That Need Professional Hands to Get Repaired
There are quite a few garage door repairs that are cost-effective DIY projects such as clearing the automatic “eye” sensor, replacing weather stripping and remote batteries. However, there are some garage door repairs that simply best left to the expert.
Torsion Spring:
Torsion spring repair or replacement is one of those overhead door repairs that shouldn’t be tried by the DIYers.
A lot of people depend on YouTube videos to attain this delicate & often risky practice. Many employ the same size spring as was originally fitted, whereas other employ a complex formula to confirm spring size by taking the measurement of wire diameter. However, they do place your car & family in danger. When the incorrect torsion spring size got used accidentally initially, and then employed again without affirmation, big trouble awaits you. Plus, you put at risk the long-term use of the torsion spring with an incorrect installation.
Broken Cables:
Replacing a broken cable is yet another task that must be handled by an expert. Tightening a cable too tight or not enough shouldn’t left to guesswork if you wish your overhead door to function at its peak for 8 to 10 years as most appropriately fitted cables do.
Roller Replacement:
Many people think that they can measure their rollers, order a new one online, and make the replacement themselves. Though it look like an uncomplicated procedure and any DIYer can do it easily with a few simple tools, but in reality it is not that easy. It is a complex process and improper installation will probably cause significant damage to your vehicle and the people around it. So, it is better left to a professional who has the tools and expertise in replacing rollers in Garage door.
Garage Door Openers:
Normally speaking, most garage door opener repairs are more inexpensive than purchasing a brand new one. The best thing to do here is perhaps look for an expert garage door technician who can analyze the issue with the openers and recommend the best possible solution. Some most common garage door opener repair includes safety sensors, circuit boards, blown capacitors, blown fuses, and stripped gears. Most of these repairs need some knowledge about electrical engineering, so it is better left to the garage door experts who are knowledgeable in this specific field.
Whenever you need emergency, affordable garage door repair in Edmonton, call Thrifty Garage Door Edmonton. We can do most repairs the same day because we keep many of the replacement parts on-hand. Call us now to get a best estimate.
