Torsion springs are located above the garage door and they are what lift the actual weight of the garage door. When a Garage Door closes, tension builds up. That tension is released when the door opens.
All Bestar Garage Door Torsion Springs are manufactured from high-tensile and oil-tempered spring wire, meeting ASTM A229.
Standard Features:
(1) 0.250 in. wire size x 1.75 in. I.D. x 39 in. L with Gold color coding
(2) High-tensile and Oil-tempered Spring Wire
(3) Rated for 15,000 Cycles
How To Measure Garage Door Springs?
To measure the torsion springs, follow each of the following four steps carefully. If the garage door has two springs measure each spring individually.
(1) Measure Torsion Spring Inside Diameter
(2) Measure Torsion Spring Wire Size
(3) Measure Torsion Spring Length
(4) Wind of Torsion Spring (Left Wound or Right Wound)
Garage Door Torsion Springs FAQs
How Do Garage Door Torsion Springs Work?
Torsion springs are normally mounted horizontally above the opening of your garage door. When you pull the door down, cables attached to the bottom corners actually force tosrion springs to wind up, in turn energizing the system. When you open the door, torsion springs then unwind and their energy transfers to the door, helping it to lift up and making it easier to open.
Garage Door Torsion Spring Dangers and Risks
A garage door with a broken torsion spring can fall rapidly and cause serious injury or death. However, the most common danger often comes when your torsion springs break and you decide to undertake the repair or replace them yourself. Torsion springs can be very dangerous, and you not only need the exact tools for the job, but also need to have a good knowledge involved. It is always recommended that you call in a professional, rather than trying to handle a replacement or repair by yourself. Failure to do so may leave you with injuries and/or damage to your property.
Garage Door Torsion Spring Repair
We strongly recommend that you ask a professional for torsion spring repair job. Many people are seriously injured every year as a result of attempting this repair without proper training and equipment. It is essential to have the right tools and experience to do the job safely.
