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Why Garage Door Springs Break in Doral
The springs carry almost the full weight of the door, so every cycle stretches or twists the steel a little. A typical spring is rated for a set number of open-and-close cycles, and a family that uses the garage as its main entrance can reach that number in a few years. Doral adds heat and humidity, which speed up corrosion on the coils. On commercial buildings near the airport and along the NW 25th Street and NW 41st Street corridors, rolling doors open and close all day, so their springs wear out much faster than those on a house.
How We Replace a Spring
What Happens During a Spring Repair Visit in Doral
When you call, we ask what the door is doing, how wide it is and whether it has one spring or two above the opening, so the technician brings the right parts. On site, we secure the door before touching anything, because a spring under tension can cause serious injuries.
We Inspect the Whole Door First
When one spring breaks, other parts have usually been working harder for months. We check the second spring, the lift cables, the drums, the center bearing, the rollers and the opener. If something else is close to failing, we tell you and show you before adding it to the estimate.
The Right Spring for Your Door
A spring must match the weight and height of the door. A spring that is too weak makes the opener work harder, and one that is too strong can make the door fly up. We measure the wire size, the inside diameter and the length, and on doors with two springs we usually replace both so they wear evenly. Then we adjust the balance and test the safety reverse of the opener.
Doral Homes and Businesses
Spring Repair for Doral Homes, Townhouses and Warehouses
We work in residential communities across Doral, such as Doral Isles, Downtown Doral and the neighborhoods around the golf courses, and in the industrial and logistics parks on the east side of the city. The work is different for each one, and we carry the parts for both.
Torsion and Extension Springs on Residential Doors
Most newer homes and townhouses in Doral have torsion springs mounted on a bar above the door. Some older or lighter doors still use extension springs along the tracks, which need safety cables to stop a broken spring from whipping across the garage. We replace both types and can convert extension springs to torsion springs when the door and the headroom allow it.
Springs on Commercial Rolling Doors
Rolling steel doors on warehouses and loading docks use a spring inside the barrel above the opening. When it breaks or loses tension, the door becomes hard to lift by hand and heavy for the motor. We replace and re-tension barrel springs on rolling doors and roll-up doors so the business can open again. See our rolling steel doors page for more commercial work.
How to Make Your Next Spring Last Longer
No spring lasts forever, but a few simple habits help you get the full life out of it and avoid being caught with a broken spring at the worst moment.
A Yearly Tune-Up
Once a year, have a technician adjust the spring tension, lubricate the spring and the moving parts and check the cables. It is the best way to catch a worn spring before it breaks. Ask us about garage door maintenance.
Warning Signs to Watch For
Call us before the spring breaks if you notice any of these:
- The door feels heavy or will not stay halfway open
- A visible gap in the coils of a torsion spring
- Rust on the coils or the door shaking as it moves
- The opener strains or the door closes too fast
Related pages: garage door repair in Doral and broken garage door springs in South Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions: Garage Door Spring Repair in Doral
Can I open my garage door if the spring is broken?
It is not safe. Without the spring, the full weight of the door rests on the cables, the opener and the person lifting it. Leave the door closed, do not pull the emergency release if the door is open, and call us at (786) 277-0207.
Can you replace my spring today in Doral?
Often, yes. We offer same-day spring repair in Doral when a technician is available, Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Call early in the day for the best chance.
Should I replace both springs if only one broke?
On a door with two springs, we usually recommend it. Both springs have done the same number of cycles, so the second one is likely to break soon, and a matched pair keeps the door balanced.
How long does a spring replacement take?
On most residential doors, about one to two hours, including the inspection, the balance adjustment and the safety test. Commercial rolling doors depend on the size of the door.
Do you repair springs on commercial rolling doors in Doral?
Yes. We replace and re-tension the barrel springs of rolling steel doors and roll-up doors on warehouses, loading docks and storefronts across Doral.
Areas We Cover
Pelican Rolling Door Manufacturing Corp serves homeowners and businesses across Miami-Dade County and neighboring Broward County, with spring repair, garage door repair, installation and maintenance.
Doral
Miami
Hialeah
Miami Beach
Coral Gables
Miami Gardens
North Miami
Aventura
Homestead
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Pembroke Pines
Miramar
Davie
Plantation
Weston
Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM