2006-06-11 14:53:42 · 5 answers · asked by oket14@sbcglobal.net 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If the spring runs parallel to the width of the door and is located on the header above the door opening, it is a torsion bar garage door spring. These are extremely dangerous for anyone but a garage door installer, and they give them a lot of respect. If this is the type you have, have it repaired by a garage door pro.
Any other type of spring, you may be able to replace by yourself. Take the broken parts to a garage door dealer and have them order you a new spring.
Good luck with your garage door project.
2006-06-13 10:07:21 · answer #1 · answered by exbuilder 7 · 10⤊ 0⤋
i know a guy who lost his arm when the spring came off it is something i wouldnot try to repair myself.
by the way the dude who lost his arm is scared $hitless of garage doors now
2006-06-12 05:46:11 · answer #2 · answered by deathdealer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's wrapped around a shaft above the door, you better call a Pro
2006-06-11 21:56:03 · answer #3 · answered by applpro 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not a 'do it yourself' project. Get it done professionally, the kinetic energy in the sprint WILL hurt you if you don't know exactly what to do.
2006-06-11 21:58:00 · answer #4 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hire it done, those things will kill you.
2006-06-11 21:57:02 · answer #5 · answered by Iron Rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋