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Spring on Garage Door Broke
Posted on 7/15/17 at 6:00 pm
Posted on 7/15/17 at 6:00 pm
Of course it happened on Friday night so I cannot get a guy out until Monday. I had no idea how heavy that thing is but is there any way to work around it until it gets repaired? Fortunately both cars were out when it happened but I'd like to be able to open it to do yard work
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Posted on 7/15/17 at 6:01 pm to 75503Tiger
Insulated door I assume, those things are beasts.
This post was edited on 7/15/17 at 6:02 pm
Posted on 7/15/17 at 6:01 pm to 75503Tiger
Wait for a pro. Those springs will kill you quick fast and in a hurry.
The excersise will do you good.
The excersise will do you good.
Posted on 7/15/17 at 6:03 pm to fightin tigers
Not insulated but it slammed down hard when I lifted it so I'm trying to be careful not to damage it
Posted on 7/15/17 at 6:03 pm to 75503Tiger
Just suck it up and wait
That spring is not a DIY project
That spring is not a DIY project
Posted on 7/15/17 at 6:04 pm to 75503Tiger
Sucks but you have to wait. Also not cheap.
Posted on 7/15/17 at 6:06 pm to Jobu93
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Wait for a pro. Those springs will kill you quick fast and in a hurry.
Posted on 7/15/17 at 6:10 pm to SG_Geaux
Easy to fix if you know what you are doing. Not so much, and very dangerous if you identify as a woman.
Posted on 7/15/17 at 6:27 pm to 75503Tiger
Happened to me several weeks ago. I had no idea how heavy insulated garage doors were and the force required to push it open manually without the spring helping.
It happened whilst closed so I just left the thing shut.
It happened whilst closed so I just left the thing shut.
This post was edited on 7/15/17 at 6:28 pm
Posted on 7/15/17 at 6:29 pm to Jobu93
Replaced mine in about 30 minutes after watching a youtube video. $120 for parts. It's not difficult or life threatening.
Posted on 7/15/17 at 6:32 pm to 75503Tiger
If you got the new spring, winders, ladder, and a few hand tools, it's not bad to replace. I replaced mine a few months ago. Replace both of them.
Posted on 7/15/17 at 7:04 pm to 75503Tiger
Be careful
This is how Oweo landed in a chair
This is how Oweo landed in a chair
Posted on 7/15/17 at 7:06 pm to 75503Tiger
Set the whole garage on fire. frick your neighbors wife. Profit.
Posted on 7/15/17 at 7:06 pm to 75503Tiger
You only have 1 garage door?
Set up a gofundme.
Set up a gofundme.
Posted on 7/15/17 at 7:10 pm to 75503Tiger
Garage door is heavy as hell without the spring assist....I wouldn't even mess with it until a professional gets there. the guy that replaced mine tells me that you typically get 10 - 15 years out of garage springs. I would go ahead and replace both springs while you are paying the service call.
Posted on 7/15/17 at 7:13 pm to 75503Tiger
It's not that hard to replace yourself.
Posted on 7/15/17 at 7:15 pm to 75503Tiger
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Spring on Garage Door Broke
Hire a professional to fix it.
That is all.
Posted on 7/15/17 at 7:16 pm to Evolved Simian
It's not that dangerous if you have 1/2 a brain. Did 3 springs last year after 1 of mine broke. Went ahead and swapped them all out. When to overhead door on industrialplex bought the springs and tension rods. Took all of 30 mins. Never 1 time felt in danger.
Posted on 7/15/17 at 7:17 pm to 75503Tiger
Happened to me a year ago. I detached the door from the chain and was able to manually pull the door up to get stuff out.
When you have it fixed, pay the extra money to do the dual spring. That way when it pops again it's still functional.
When you have it fixed, pay the extra money to do the dual spring. That way when it pops again it's still functional.
Posted on 7/15/17 at 7:45 pm to BAYOUBUCKEYE
quote:
Replaced mine in about 30 minutes after watching a youtube video. $120 for parts. It's not difficult or life threatening
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