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Broken Torsion Spring Replacement in Garrison MD
Garrison MD sits in one of the quieter and more established parts of Baltimore County, with wooded lots, well kept homes, and driveways that actually get used. When a homeowner out here near Garrison Forest Road called Best Pro Services about a broken spring, we came out and found exactly the kind of setup we see often in this area. A finished garage, everything in its place, and a door that was not going anywhere because the torsion spring had snapped clean through.
The photos from this job give a good look at the full scope of the work. The first photo shows the inside of this well organized garage with our technician up on a ladder at the spring assembly above the door.
You can see the belt drive opener unit mounted to the ceiling on the right side, the wood header framing above the door opening, and the white raised panel sectional door with a full row of rectangular windows across the top. On the left wall there is a rack of fishing rods and a leaf blower hanging neatly, and on the right side a full metal shelving unit loaded with labeled storage bins.
This is a homeowner who takes care of their space, and they needed a technician who would do the same. The second photo is a close shot from below looking up at the technician working directly on the torsion spring. The new black torsion spring is visible running the full length of the torsion bar, and you can see the winding bar being used to set the correct tension on the spring. Through the rectangular windows you can see the Garrison neighborhood outside with other homes visible across the street.
Is It Safe to Use My Garage Door After a Spring Breaks
People call us after a spring goes and one of the first things we get asked is whether they can still open the door manually or use the opener to get the car out.
Our answer is always the same. Do not do it. A torsion spring carries nearly all of the weight of the door. Without it, the opener motor is trying to lift a door that can weigh anywhere from 150 to over 300 pounds depending on the size and material. Running the opener without a working spring can strip the opener gears, bend the trolley, damage the rail, or cause the door to fall suddenly. Manually forcing it open is just as risky because the door will not stay up on its own. The safest thing to do is leave the door where it is and call for service. On this job in Garrison we removed the old broken spring, measured the door to get the correct spring specifications, installed the new torsion spring on the shaft, wound it to the right tension using winding bars, and tested the door several times to confirm it was balanced and moving correctly with both the opener and by hand. A good habit for any homeowner is to do a quick balance test once a year. Disconnect the opener, lift the door to about waist height by hand, and let go. If it stays in place the spring tension is right. If it drops or shoots up, something needs attention.
Garage Door Spring Repair in Garrison MD and Baltimore County
Best Pro Services is a locally owned garage door company with an office at 1121 Greenwood Rd Suite 104 in Pikesville MD 21208. We are licensed and insured with years of experience and our MHIC license number is 05-134013. We serve homeowners and businesses across Garrison, Pikesville, Stevenson, Owings Mills, Reisterstown, and communities throughout Baltimore County and the greater Baltimore metro area. Along with torsion spring replacement, we also handle garage door installation, opener repair and installation, cable replacement, roller and track service, panel repair, and emergency garage door calls for both residential and commercial customers. If your spring broke, your door is stuck, or something just does not sound right, call Best Pro Services and we will come out and take a look.
