I have a 16 x 7 wood garage door, two springs on one side, two on the other. One of the left side springs broke, which leaves one intact. Can I replace just the spring that broke? Or, must the left side be replaced as a complete set?
2007-01-07 07:27:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Don't do it yourself. The spring torque can be really dangerous.
2007-01-07 10:03:55 · answer #1 · answered by Emee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very unusual to have 4 springs on a 16 x 7 door. If you have 2 extension springs on each side, I would suspect someone has already done a "home" repair. There are many things the homeowner can do to maintain his door, the springs are not one of them. I always recommend changing all springs at the same time. They are generally identical in size and have equal wear & tear. 8 - 10 years is normal for springs on a door in a detached garage. Attached garages can go through springs in a couple of years if the garage door is used as the main entry point to the house. Residential springs are supposed to be no less than 10,000 cycles, a cycle being an opening and closing.
2007-01-08 13:11:38 · answer #2 · answered by Ronster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can replace just the spring that broke. Bear in mind, the spring which broke was caused by over fatiguing of the metal. Check to make sure the door operates free and smoothly. You may have to replace the other springs at a latter time.
2007-01-07 07:34:51 · answer #3 · answered by John Sr. 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you are refering to the torsion springs, which are located on the pipe that runs above the garage door, please do not repair them yourself. It looks easy when you see it done on a home improvement TV program or when you watch a repairman. It is not. Those springs are deadly. This is no joke. Please contact a local, independent experienced garage door repair service. They have the tools and knowledge to safely replace the spring faster than you could. As long as the service is at your home, get the other spring done at the same time. It will likely fail shortly, and it normally costs little or nothing in additional labor. The springs themselves are relatively inexpensive.
2007-01-07 16:33:26 · answer #4 · answered by cdnewfie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would replace them both so the tension is even across the door, you don;t want the door to get ******.
2007-01-07 07:41:14 · answer #5 · answered by 1TON 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
u can do just one but i would replace all 4 if they r old......if not old then replace just the one....
lic. gen. contractor
2007-01-07 08:48:17 · answer #6 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋