Garage Door Spring Repair in Renton, WA

Springs are dangerous - leave them to a pro

A garage door's counterbalance springs are under high tension. When the door is down, extension springs are under high tension, and if a spring breaks it may cause injury, which is why spring systems should be repaired only by trained professionals and not by DIY homeowners.

Renton Garage Door Co handles Garage Door Spring Repair in Renton, WA.

What shortens a spring's life

DASMA's technical data on factors affecting spring cycle life explains what wears springs out early. Surface rust reduces the effective area of the spring wire, which reduces its strength, and rust can also cause corrosion pits from which fatigue cracks accelerate and cut cycle life.

• Surface rust and corrosion pits on the spring wire.
• Corrosive environments and extreme climate exposure.
• Lack of lubrication and maintenance.
• Improper installation.
• Applying excessive torque (over-winding) a torsion spring, which puts excess force on counterbalance components and is a safety issue for the installer.

How springs and cycles work

Under the ANSI/DASMA 102 standard, one door cycle is complete when the door moves from the closed position to fully open and back to closed. A sectional door intended for a residential garage is normally expected to be operated less than 1,500 cycles per year.

A properly operating garage door is balanced, meaning it stays in place when stopped in any partially open position. A severely unbalanced door could unexpectedly crash to the floor and strike someone under it.

Hire a registered Washington contractor

Washington's Contractor Registration Act (Chapter 18.27 RCW) requires every construction contractor to register with the Department of Labor & Industries, which requires posting a bond and carrying liability insurance, and it covers repairing building components such as garage doors. It is illegal to advertise, offer, bid, or perform contractor work without an active registration.

Contracting in Washington without an active L&I registration is a gross misdemeanor, which is why it matters to hire a registered garage door contractor.

Renton Garage Door Co is licensed for Garage Door Repair services in WA and the listed service areas, including Kent, Tukwila, Newcastle, Maple Valley, Covington, and Bellevue.

You can confirm a contractor is properly registered before hiring by using L&I's free official Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business tool at https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/, which searches by name, license number, or WA UBI number and shows registration, bond, and insurance information.

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