subject: Pick The Right Garage Door Opener [print this page] Installing a new garage door opener or replacing a broken one need not be a daunting task. Sure, there are different brands of offered in the stores that would make it quite confusing as to what to choose but basically they all operate in the same manner. Both manual and electric garage door openers use two types of springs such as the torsion springs and the extension springs. You need not have excelled in Science back in high school just to be able to figure out the how these springs are related to garage door openers. It is important to know their functions just in case you want to do the installing yourself instead of hiring a professional.
The mechanism of a garage door opener using torsion springs is dependent on the torque for its power. The force of the torque brings about the twisting or rotating motion. It is important to note that if you have chosen a heavy garage door, it will require a more forceful torque so the door can function well. A single torsion spring in the middle of the door is all that is needed for an electric garage door opener to work. However, it would be better if one uses two torsion springs just in case the other one gets into trouble or breaks down. This is to avoid any accidents since the other torsion spring could very well hold the door up and eliminate the possibility of hitting someone beneath it or have the whole garage door crashing down the ground. Think of the benefit of just adding another torsion spring to your garage door opener. Although, if you chosen a light garage door, one torsion spring will do.
There are several types of torsion springs and getting the right one would largely depend on what type of garage door you want. It has to match so they can properly function. If you have a rolling garage door you need to have a rolling door torsion spring otherwise, it would not work.
Extension springs are simple to use. Most residential homes use it for their sectional garage doors. It is therefore much easier to figure out. Instead of having them at the middle of the garage door, you will most likely find them at the sides. The key in using extension springs will boil down to the size of the door itself. These extension springs are created to match specific door sizes. The most commonly used are the standard 8 feet garage doors. You will not find it difficult to get the exact extension spring for your garage door opener. Be careful that you check the weight of the door primarily because it if it is the door is heavier than the usual; an extension spring is not enough for the garage door opener to function well since it could break it easily.
Next time you think of replacing your old electric garage door opener, take into consideration these key factors in choosing the right one for you.
