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By Jacob Willerman

Garage doors are fairly simple devices. The door is lifted through use of a motor and springs. However, they obviously get a lot of repetitive use and, after wear and tear, the doors can break down. When this happens, you will need to find a professional in Columbus garage door repair.

The part that usually gets worn out is the spring or springs. They really do most of the work in the raising and lowering of the door which is why the motor can be of such low horsepower. Springs can be either extension or tension springs. If the latter, they are so tightly coiled, they normally need to be replaced by an expert.

You will normally notice that the springs are starting to wear down because the door will begin to open and shut more slowly. If you see this happening, it is a good idea to get help in before the door actually breaks.

If the door will not open at all, it is possible that the problem lies with your remote opener. If you see no obvious problems with the springs, try changing the battery in the opener first and see if that helps.

Garage doors can also become misaligned on their tracks, often because of damage from going in and out of the garage. Other track problems can be avoided with regular oiling and maintenance.

In fact, a lot of headaches can be avoided by having your garage door regularly inspected and maintained. It always seems to happen that the door stops working at the worst possible moment. Normally, it is when you are already late, and when you are not dressed for repair problems or for lifting garage doors.

It is theoretically possible to lift the door yourself but it can be too heavy for some. I have personally been stuck with my car on one side of an extremely heavy (homemade) garage door with no one around to help me with it. Had I known then what I know now, I would have much rather had someone come to inspect it every so often.

There are many professionals in the area that specialize in Columbus garage door repair and maintenance. Call around and get some quotes on the service that you need. Remember that these parts are not especially expensive although motors are definitely more so than springs. If you get a quote that is much higher or lower than the others, you may want to think twice before going with that company.

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