Are you a craftsman? It’s an all but uncommon sentiment to want to just fix the house on one’s own. How hard could it be to replace a door or table after all? Well, if you enjoy saving money and getting your hands dirty every now and again, have at it. That is, until it comes to repairing your garage doors. Here’s one job that would truly be dangerous and irresponsible to try and do on your own. Even if you do happen to have a bit of background in trade. Without the expertise of a Somers garage doors repairs company, you could run into some serious issues. Here are just a few reasons why it’d be a bad idea.
Broken Torsion Springs Are Unpredictable:
Torsion springs are typically aligned across the opening of the door. The cables attached to the garage door springs wind up when someone pulls the door shut. Their purpose is to make it easier for you to open the door. It’s necessary because the door itself actually weighs anywhere from 150 to 300 pounds. And nobody’s back really needs that kind of stress on a daily basis. The only thing is that when you wind them up, they absorb high amounts of energy. So if the springs or cables are damaged in anyway, they could release and lash out and strike someone nearby. Depending on how much energy the springs have built up and where the person is hit, an injury could vary from mild to very severe.
300 Pounds of Steel Can Do Some Serious Damage
If the door is broken, that means it could fall at any second. Even if you’ve built some kind of support mechanism, there’s always the chance that it could give out. If that happens, that could either mean a door crashing down on your feet, head, or car. All three are things you cherish very dearly and would probably like to avoid damaging if possible.
Doing More Harm Than Good
A garage door is a mechanism that requires all parts to work cohesively. As soon as one thing goes wrong, the whole thing is compromised. Additionally, trying to fix one thing without seeing the big picture often ends in another issue arising just as soon as you finished the first one. Professionals have seen every kind of garage door issue and know exactly how to fix them without damaging another part.
Wasting Money On Useless Parts And Tools
There’s a special way to attend to every little part of every garage. That takes a bit of experience. Just by looking at it and putting some old trade skills from the past to good use will not suffice. In all likelihood, you’ll probably end up going to a department store and purchasing equipment for the wrong parts and losing money. Instead, you can cut out the middleman and ensure excellent service without doubting yourself over that questionable trip to Sears.
At Hudson Valley Overhead Doors And Operators, we like to look at the big picture before doing a job. We’ve been in business for long enough to ensure that no matter the issue, we’ll have a solution. To learn more about our Somers garage doors services, which include installation, maintenance and repairs, give us a call today at 845-876-2772.