Costs to Consider When Replacing Garage Door Springs
There is more than just money at stake in a garage door spring replacement.
While many minor garage door repairs can be done by your average handyman or even by the homeowners themselves, major repairs require an expert hand. This is especially true of garage door spring repair. Learn why attempting this repair yourself could be much more costly than simply calling the professionals.
Potential Costs of a DIY Repair
Materials: New garage door springs are typically not very expensive. You can get a set starting at $35 online. The trouble is that if you are trying to replace your own springs, you might not be certain what size springs you need. There are several different measurements you must take, and if you make an error it could cost you.
Tools: A variety of tools are needed to replace garage door springs. Some, such as a stepladder, a socket wrench, and a vise grip, you may already have in the garage. However, you probably will not have the winding bar needed to safely remove an old spring. Using a screwdriver for this purpose would be a huge mistake as this is a leading cause of garage door spring related injuries.
Time: Garage door spring repair and replacement is a lengthy process (some tutorials have nearly 50 steps!). While a professional has the process down to a science, it is likely to take hours or even a whole day for a novice to complete.
Injuries: Garage door springs remain under high tension even when broken. Plus, though often only one spring breaks, you must replace the other unbroken spring too. This spring is even more tightly wound and even more dangerous to remove. If handled improperly, the spring could fly off and cut you.
Property Damage: One final potential cost of a DIY garage door spring repair is damage to your property. If you do not properly install the springs and balance the door afterwards, you risk uneven operation that could potentially ruin your door over time, resulting in significant expense.
Costs of a Professional Repair
When you opt for professional garage door spring repair, you will be quoted one all-inclusive price for the new springs and the installation. You won’t have to worry about injuries and property damage either. Professional garage door technicians know how to replace garage door springs safely, and in the rare event that an accident should occur you would not be held liable for the damages.
As you can see, professional garage door spring repair is simply a much better value than a DIY repair! The peace of mind you get from professional work is actually priceless.
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