Garage Door Spring Replacement Houston,Tx

                                               " Specializing In Broken Spring Replacement "

         WARNING - Springs are under high tension. - WARNING

                              Only qualified individuals should adjust them.

Torsion Springs   There are two types of spring systems - Torsion and Extension. Torsion springs are mounted on a metal tube above the door on the wall. The tube has drums on either side to roll up the cable and lift the door. The springs un-wind and loose power as the door goes overhead and looses weight. The rate at which this happens is called inch pounds per turn. The I.P.P.T. is based on the height of the door, weight of the door, radius of the tracks and radius of the drums. The I.P.P.T. has to be within 3% of the required number to have the door work properly and balance throughout its travel. Most manufacturers distribute 10,000 cycle springs with new garage doors. This means you can raise and lower your door 10,000 times before you can anticipate one or more of your springs to break. Discount Door and Spring Co. recommends replacing these stock 10,000 cycle springs with an extended cycle life spring system of 50,000 plus cycles with a Lifetime Warranty. ALL SPRING LIFE CYCLES ARE APPROXIMATE!

Extension Springs   There are two types of Extension spring systems. One type is for sectional garage doors that open straight up and curl overhead in four or five sections. The springs are mounted from the ceiling support above the horizontal track and extend toward the opening as the door closes. This extension systems uses pulleys to route a cable from each side of the door to the spring and back to the track. As your door closes, the springs stretch toward the door opening. Another type is an extension system for one piece doors. A one piece door swings outward as it goes up and overhead. Springs will be on the sides of the door opening - about waist high. The springs are mounted to a lever bracket system that extend the springs toward the ceiling when the door is closing. This system is very dangerous and not manufactured anymore. If you have a one piece door with a broken spring, you should seriously consider door replacement.