Automatic roller doors are a great addition to the garage because they offer an added layer of security for your property. But roller garage doors could malfunction during their lifetime and require need repairs. This is especially important because many people use their garage door as the primary entryway in most households.

One of the most common issues you should expect in a roller door is a broken overhead spring or cable. You can hire roller door repair services, but in some situations you can also take up the challenge as a DIY project. However, you'll need the right tools, information, and experience. This article highlights aspects to remember when repairing roller garage door overhead springs. 

Take Your Car Out

Overhead spring repairs can take a long time to close. Therefore, the first thing you should do is take out your car before you begin any repair work. Unfortunately, most homeowners do not think this far until they realise their car is trapped in the garage. It can be a real inconvenience because you may need to call emergency door repair services. You can avoid the issue by parking your car outside the garage for easy access, even if you do not succeed with the repairs. Besides, it allows you to postpone the repairs without much inconvenience.

Clamp Door Tracks

Malfunctioning overhead springs often lead to the erratic behaviour of the rollers along the tracks. It happens mostly when the roller door opener is plugged to a power source, and it can make unwinding the springs a big challenge. Therefore, you must clamp the roller door tracks before you begin working on the springs. Clamping the tracks eliminates the chances of the roller door falling or shooting up and causing severe injuries. Further, remember to unplug the opener once you have clamped the tracks to prevent any sudden movements. 

Use Winding Bars 

You can be ingenious and use the tools at your disposal to repair roller door torsion springs; this might explain why many homeowners use a screwdriver or a pair of pliers to unwind the overhead torsion springs. However, you are likely to end up in a hospital if you do this. The best tool for the job is a set of winding bars. The bars are long enough to provide the necessary torque to force the spring in the winding cone. Most importantly, use two winding bars for a faster unwinding of the overhead torsion spring.