I just had a new garage door opener installed and the installer mentioned that he thought my torsion springs were not strong enough for my garage door. He was adamant that we change the springs or it will wear down our motor prematurely and that the previous installer scammed us. Our garage door is wood and he says it probably need about 20 more pounds of lift.
What sucks is that we just changed the springs 2 years ago and now we might need to change them again? Its money I would rather not spend if I dont have to.
Anyone have any experience or knowledge with garage doors? Can you tell me if a slightly weaker torsion spring for the door will shorten the life of a garage door motor and if 20lbs more force from the new springs will make that much difference?
thanks,
FreD
What sucks is that we just changed the springs 2 years ago and now we might need to change them again? Its money I would rather not spend if I dont have to.
Anyone have any experience or knowledge with garage doors? Can you tell me if a slightly weaker torsion spring for the door will shorten the life of a garage door motor and if 20lbs more force from the new springs will make that much difference?
thanks,
FreD