Perimeter Garage Doors is your go-to, local garage door company serving Villa Rica, GA and the surrounding communities with fast and reliable garage door spring repair services. We're ready to handle all your spring needs, including garage door spring repair and replacement.
Your garage door springs are the true laborers of your garage door system. Every time you hit that opener button, those springs are carrying the weight of your entire garage door, which can be anywhere from 150 to 400 pounds. When they break (and they will eventually), you're stuck with a door that won't budge and a situation where you need top-of-the-line service and skills. That's where we come in.
Perimeter Garage Doors pledges to treat your garage door spring repairs with the same urgency and care we’d treat our own. Schedule your garage door spring repair or replacement with Perimeter Garage Doors today!
Here in Villa Rica, GA, our garage door springs face some unique challenges. The humidity we deal with, combined with our hot Georgia summers and the occasional cold spell in winter, leads to metal fatigue. We've seen springs that should last 10 years give out after just 7 or 8 because of rust buildup.
You know that loud bang you sometimes hear from your garage? Nine times out of ten, that startling sound is a spring snapping. When this happens, don't try to open your door. Instead, call the professionals at Perimeter Garage Doors and we’ll come assess the problem.
Most homes in Villa Rica, GA have one of two spring types, and each has its own personality when it comes to repairs. Our years of experience give our team the capability to repair different spring types with ease.
Torsion springs sit above your garage door and twist to provide lifting power. These are the workhorses of the garage door world. They're mounted horizontally across the top of your door, and when they break, you'll see a gap in the coils about 2 to 4 inches wide. Torsion springs typically last around 15,000 cycles, which translates to about 10 to 14 years for most families.
Extension springs run along the sides of your door and stretch like a rubber band. These springs are less common in newer homes, but we still see plenty of them around Villa Rica. When these break, your door might come up crooked or not at all. Extension springs usually give you about 10,000 cycles before calling it quits.
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We know that YouTube makes everything look easy. But garage door spring repair isn't the place to test your DIY skills. These springs are under incredible tension, enough to seriously hurt you if they snap back unexpectedly.
We've had customers tell us horror stories about trying to fix their own springs. If you think you’d save money by trying to replace springs yourself, remember the emergency room bill for attempting DIY garage door spring repair will always be way more than a simple spring replacement.
Perimeter’s professional technicians have the right tools and training to release that tension safely. We use winding bars, safety cables, and know exactly how many turns each spring needs. Saving a little bit of money is not worth risking injury or damaging property.
When Perimeter Garage Doors comes out for your garage door spring replacement, here's what you can expect.
First, we'll secure your door so it stays steady during the repair–we always put safety above all else. Then we'll release the tension from the old springs and remove them from your garage door system. This is where the team’s experience really matters.
Next, we'll install new springs that match your door's weight and size. This step is important because a spring that's too weak won't lift your door properly, while one that's too strong could damage your opener or cause the door to fly up too fast.
We always replace springs in pairs, even if only one is broken. Why? Because if one spring broke, its partner probably isn't far behind. They've been doing the same work for the same amount of time. Replacing both now saves you from another service call in a few months.
After installation, we'll balance your door, lubricate all moving parts, and test everything several times. The whole process usually takes between one and two hours, ensuring you can get back to your daily routine in minimal time!
Want to get the most life out of your springs? A little maintenance goes a long way! Every few months, spray a silicone-based lubricant on the springs. Stray away from WD-40 because it’s not actually a lubricant.
Keep an eye out for rust, especially during our humid Georgia summers. If you catch it early, you can sand it off and apply some lubricant to protect the metal. If your door starts making weird noises or moving strangely, don't ignore it. Small problems are always cheaper to fix than big ones.
In Villa Rica, GA, we typically see garage door springs last between 7 and 12 years. But a lot depends on how you use and maintain your door.
If you park in your garage every day and use it as your main entrance, your springs work harder than someone who only opens their door on weekends. The Georgia weather can also affect spring life, with the constant back and forth between hot and cool temperatures.
Most garage door springs are rated for about 10,000 to 15,000 cycles. That sounds like a lot, but if you're opening and closing your door four times a day, those years add up faster than you'd think!
If you're reading this with a broken spring in your garage system, don’t wait to seek repairs. A garage door without working springs is basically a 300-pound wall. Plus, trying to force it open can damage your opener, tracks, or the door itself.
Perimeter Garage Doors is proud to serve Villa Rica, GA, and the surrounding areas. As active community members, our technicians know the local neighborhoods and provide accurate arrival times via text updates. We stock the most common spring sizes for homes in our area, so we can complete your repairs in a single visit.
Remember, your garage door is most likely the largest moving object in your home. When something goes wrong with the springs, you need someone who knows what they're doing.
That's what Perimeter Garage Doors is here for. We've been fixing garage doors long enough that we’ve seen a variety of garage door spring problems, and we know how to fix them right the first time.
Give us a call when you need garage door spring repair or garage door spring replacement. We'll get your door working smoothly again, and you can get back to your day without worrying about being trapped on either side of your garage.
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