Sacramento Garage Door Spring Replacement

At ADM Garage Doors, we replace and install garage door springs for home garages in Sacramento, California and the surrounding communities.

Garage door springs wear over time, resulting in poor movement, and can break, causing heavy garage doors to slam shut. Avoid this danger with regular service and periodic replacements.

Garage doors of all types operate on the tension of springs. These expertly engineered parts have a combination of strength and flexibility that enables you to easily lift even the heaviest doors, and for automatic openers to perform this task using as little power as necessary. By the same token, garage door springs can be extremely dangerous, and may require specific equipment to be replaced.

The two most common types of springs are torsion springs and extension springs. There are other spring types as well, and we’ll be discussing them below.

Types of Garage Door Springs

Torsion Springs

Torsion springs are used on sectional garage doors, which is the kind of door with sections that “fold” as the door is opened or closed. The springs are placed just above the garage door opening, running lengthwise across the top of the garage.

Single door garages typically utilize one torsion spring, while double-door garages make use of two.

In order to function efficiently, torsion springs are attached at extremely high levels of tension. Always consult a professional for torsion spring replacement. These springs carry enough energy to cause injuries from laceration to death.

Extension Springs

Extension springs are used in tilt-up garage doors, which are doors made of single pieces that move upwards and inwards when they’re opened. Extension springs are placed on both sides of garage doors, and operate by stretching and recoiling.

Wooden garages typically have extension springs.

If you experience problems with an extension spring and need a replacement, we advise you replace both. This ensures your door operates efficiently and safely for the life cycle of your springs.

Torque Master (Wayne-Dalton)

Quality garage door manufacturer Wayne-Dalton developed this unique system, which houses the spring in a galvanized steel tube. That makes it safer than systems with exposed springs, more attractive, and quieter.

Torque Master Plus (Wayne-Dalton)

The TorqueMaster Plus operates like its counterpart, but with the added benefit of a unique anti-drop device that keeps garage doors in place should a spring break or fail.

The TorqueMaster and TorqueMaster Plus garage door spring systems come equipped with brand new Wayne-Dalton doors.

Torsion Side Mounted (Martin)

These safety-designed garage door spring systems stop garage doors in place when they reach high speeds. Thus, if a spring breaks, the Martin torsion side mounted system will catch your door, and you simply need to lift the door a few inches to gain control and close it.

At ADM Garage Doors, we have the knowledge, tools, and experience to quickly, correctly, and safely perform spring replacements, including torsion spring replacements. Call our offices in Sacramento (916) 595-5355, Roseville (916) 451-5248, or Folsom (916) 985-0151 to set up an appointment. You can also contact us online and tell us how we can help you.