Spring and opener repair in Baltimore County

Springs and openers are the two parts of a garage door that are always working, so they wear out first. A spring is a counterweight holding real tension. When it lets go, the door becomes a few hundred pounds with nothing holding it up. This is why a broken spring is a service call rather than a weekend project.

Extension springs run parallel to the track along each side. They come in common sizes and ride on the truck. These usually get replaced on the first visit. Torsion springs sit on the shaft above the opening and vary by door weight, drum size, and cycle rating. We measure the broken one, clamp it so the door still works, and return with the exact match. Nobody should unwind a torsion spring in their own garage.

On the opener side, Baltimore County has many units old enough that the manufacturer has stopped supporting the transmitter. Our service department stocks remotes and keypads for a wide range of openers. We stock after-market replacements for discontinued ones. We can ship a part to any address in Towson, Essex, or Owings Mills if that is easier than a visit.

A door that reverses six inches off the floor is almost always the photo eyes, out of alignment or blocked. A door that has become loud is usually rollers and hinges. Both are worth fixing while they are still small calls.