Garage Springs

One of the great things about garages is that you know a little bit about the parts inside you can usually fix most things yourself or at least get someone else to do it for you who knows what they are doing.

One of the things that often causes problems in a garage are the springs. The reason is they are nearly alwaysunder high tension and hence are liable to snap if they aren't card for properly. As they are metal snapping can actually be very dangerous if anyone else is around, so be aware that they should never by tampered with by anyone other than a professional. These are heavy weight springs so make sure you pay someone who knows what they are doing!

There are two types of spring, extension and torsion. They both do the same job though, help the door to lift up so the person doesn't have to do all the lifting.

Make sure you inspect your garage springs regularly for any signs of wear and tear.