What’s A Garage Door Torsion Spring?

One of the most important parts of the garage doors is the torsion spring; it was also one of the most dangerous until safety frames or rods were invented to keep it in place whenever it breaks. However, it still remains as one of the Garage Door Riverside parts that are off limits to inexperienced people. Torsion springs should be repaired by experts or professionals only.

The importance of torsion springs lies in their ability to offset the weight of the garage door; it acts as a counter balance. If the door weighs 350 pounds, torsion springs exert that same amount of force when the door is fully closed. That’s when they’re most dangerous.             

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